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Forestville NSW 2087

The size of Forestville is approximately 4.4 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 34.7% of total area. The population of Forestville in 2011 was 7,834 people. By 2016 the population was 8,342 showing a population growth of 6.5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Forestville is 40-49 years. Households in Forestville are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying over $4000 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Forestville work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 76.5% of the homes in Forestville were owner-occupied compared with 76.2% in 2016.

Forestville has 3,258 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forestville have seen a 44.91% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 26.99% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Forestville is $2,268,111 while the median value for Units is $1,314,469.
• Houses have a median rent of $1,100 while Units have a median rent of $720.