24 The Ridge

Forster NSW 2428

The size of Forster is approximately 32.6 square kilometres. It has 44 parks covering nearly 44.3% of total area. The population of Forster in 2011 was 13,117 people. By 2016 the population was 13,749 showing a population growth of 4.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Forster is 60-69 years. Households in Forster are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Forster work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 67.1% of the homes in Forster were owner-occupied compared with 66.8% in 2016.

Forster has 10,322 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Forster have seen a 47.93% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 53.05% increase. As at 31 October 2024:

• The median value for Houses in Forster is $849,805 while the median value for Units is $581,476.
• Houses have a median rent of $620 while Units have a median rent of $445.