Forresters Beach (NSW)

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According to evaluations of ABS population updates for the wider region, alongside recent address validations performed by Districts following the Census, the suburb of Forresters Beach has an estimated residency of approximately 3,445 individuals as of May 2026. This indicates a growth of 91 residents (2.7%) from the Census in 2021, when 3,354 individuals were counted. The discrepancy is calculated from the resident population of 3,445, which Districts estimated using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and an additional 2 validated new addresses found since the Census. This population size results in a density of 1,243 persons per square kilometer, which exceeds the typical national average measured by Districts. The growth rate of 2.7% since the 2021 census for the suburb of Forresters Beach was higher than the SA3 region (2.6%), making it a prominent growth area. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this demographic expansion, accounting for approximately of the total population increase in recent times.

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The suburb of Forresters Beach possesses a workforce with high skill levels and a solid presence in essential services, showing an unemployment rate of only 1.6% alongside a 3.3% rise in local employment over the prior year, according to Districts aggregations of regional data. In March 2026, working residents numbered 1,776, while the jobless rate was 2.5% below the Greater Sydney average of 4.1%. Conversely, the participation rate of 63.7% is much lower than the 69.1% recorded in Greater Sydney. Census records show that a significant 34.0% of local workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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According to Districts compilations of postcode-level ATO statistics released for the financial year 2023, the suburb of Forresters Beach recorded a median taxpayer income of $49,855 and an average income of $75,241. These figures are elevated on a national scale, although they compare to $60,817 and $83,003 respectively for Greater Sydney. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since the financial year 2023, current income levels are estimated to be around $55,000 for the median and $83,006 for the average as of March 2026. Census statistics show household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Forresters Beach reside around the 51st percentile across Australia. Income distribution is led by the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket, which includes 29.3% of the community (1,009 people), mirroring the regional pattern where 30.9% fall into this category. Housing expenses account for of income, yet robust earnings keep disposable income at the th percentile, with the SEIFA index for income placing the area in the th decile.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Forresters Beach at the time of the last Census consisted of 80.4% separate houses and 19.6% alternative housing types, such as semi-detached properties, apartments, or other dwellings, compared to the Sydney metropolitan distribution of 55.9% houses and 44.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in the suburb of Forresters Beach stood well above the Sydney metropolitan rate at 40.8%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (42.5%) or occupied by tenants (16.7%). The median monthly cost for home loans was $2,171, which is notably lower than the Sydney metropolitan average of $2,427, whereas the median weekly rent was identical to the Sydney metropolitan figure at $470. On a national level, monthly mortgage costs in the suburb of Forresters Beach are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rental costs are also higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up 75.2% of all households in the suburb of Forresters Beach, consisting of couples with children at 33.0%, couples without children at 32.7%, and single parents with children at 8.5%. The remaining 24.8% are non-family households, which consist of single-person households at 23.1% and group households at 2.1% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.6 residents is slightly below the Greater Sydney average of 2.7.

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The suburb of Forresters Beach shows lower rates of tertiary qualifications, with 26.9% of residents holding a university degree compared to the Greater Sydney average of 38.0%. This suggests opportunities for focused educational support. Bachelor degrees are the most common tertiary qualification at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational and technical training is common, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a vocational qualification, consisting of advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 26.5%.

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Public transport resources include 33 transit stops within the suburb of Forresters Beach, which are served by buses. These stops accommodate 52 different routes, providing 955 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is high, with residents living an average of 143 meters from the nearest stop. The area is mostly residential, meaning most workers travel outside the suburb, and private cars are the primary mode of travel for 95% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.5 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A significant 34.0% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-related conditions.

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Health indicators demonstrate positive outcomes throughout the suburb of Forresters Beach, according to Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates. Both younger and older demographics show low rates of widespread health conditions, and private health insurance coverage is high, representing approximately 57% of the local population (~1,951 people). This is comparable to the 59.9% coverage rate observed across Greater Sydney.

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The suburb of Forresters Beach has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with Australian-born residents making up 85.0% of the population, citizens comprising 93.1%, and 95.4% of households speaking only English. Christianity is the dominant religion, accounting for 55.7% of the community, compared to 49.2% across Greater Sydney.

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With a median age of 44, the suburb of Forresters Beach is older than Greater Sydney, which has a median age of 37, and is also older than the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age cohort is highly represented at 11.2% of the population compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 7.2%. This 75 - 84 group is also well represented compared to the national average of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 has increased from 9.4% to 11.2%, and the cohort aged 85+ has grown from 2.4% to 4.0%. In contrast, the 25 to age bracket declined from to . Demographic projections indicate the age profile of the suburb of Forresters Beach will change by . The cohort aged + is projected to grow by ( people), increasing from to residents. This shift towards an older population is clear, with residents aged and older representing of the projected growth. Conversely, the cohorts aged to and to are projected to experience decreases in population.

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Forresters Beach currently has an estimated 172 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 109 children aged 0-2 and 73 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 3% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 163 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 375. Birth rates in the area have averaged 8.4 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a moderate rate (among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.