Forde

Forde has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Forde's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 4,401 people. This figure represents a decrease of 34 individuals from the 2021 Census total of 4,435 people. The change is inferred from ABS estimates and address validation since the Census date in June 2024. This population density translates to 2,292 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed roughly 59.4% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections with a 2022 base are adopted. Future projections indicate an overall population decline of 22 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 55 to 64 age group, projected to increase by 142 people.

The level of residential development activity in Forde is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Forde has seen minimal dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY21 and FY25, only 4 homes were approved, with none yet approved in FY26. The population decline in recent years suggests that new supply has likely been meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

The average construction cost value of new properties is $398,000, indicating a focus on the premium market by developers. This financial year, $2.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting Forde's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Forde has significantly less development activity.

The limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, although building activity has increased in recent years. This is below average nationally, likely due to the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. With stable or declining population forecasts, Forde may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Forde has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects likely to influence the region. Notable ones are the Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111, Moncrieff East Residential Estate, and Gungahlin East Precinct Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Forde performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Forde's workforce is highly educated with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 1.7% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.5%.

As of September 2025, 2,702 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.9%, lower than the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation was higher at 79.7% compared to ACT's 69.6%. The dominant employment sectors were public administration & safety, professional & technical, and education & training, while health care & social assistance had lower representation at 8.4% versus the regional average of 11.7%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as shown by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 1.5%, labour force grew by 0.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.4% and labour force growth of 1.2%, with a 0.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. By 25-Nov-25, ACT's employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Forde's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Forde SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $86,222 and an average income of $98,659. Nationally, these figures place Forde in the top percentile. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had median and average incomes of $68,678 and $83,634 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $97,948 (median) and $112,077 (average). The 2021 Census places household, family, and personal incomes in Forde between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income analysis shows that 41.7% of residents (1,835 people) fall within the $4000+ bracket, unlike broader area trends where 34.3% earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly. A substantial proportion of high earners (61.6% above $3,000/week) indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, and residents rank within the 99th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Forde is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

In Forde, as per the latest Census evaluation, 84.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 15.1% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This differed from the Australian Capital Territory's composition of 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Forde stood at 16.4%, similar to the ACT's rate. The majority of dwellings were mortgaged (60.2%), with the rest rented (23.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forde was $2,481, higher than the ACT average of $2,123 and significantly above the national average of $1,863. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent in Forde was $590, compared to the ACT's $462 and substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Forde features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 87.0% of all households, including 56.3% couples with children, 20.9% couples without children, and 8.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.0%, with lone person households at 11.2% and group households comprising 1.9%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Australian Capital Territory average of 2.9.

Forde shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Forde's educational attainment is notably higher than national averages, with 51.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to Australia's 30.4%. This educational advantage is evident in the prevalence of bachelor degrees (28.1%), postgraduate qualifications (18.0%), and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational pathways are also prominent, with advanced diplomas comprising 10.7% and certificates 12.1% among those aged 15+. Educational participation is high, with 37.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.5% in primary, 10.6% in secondary, and 6.1% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 37.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.5% in primary education, 10.6% in secondary education, and 6.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 20 active transport stops operating within Forde. These stops serve a mix of buses. They are serviced by 8 individual routes, collectively providing 549 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 78 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per individual stop.

Forde's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Forde's health outcomes show remarkable results with both young and elderly cohorts having low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 71% of Forde's total population (3,124 people) has private health cover, compared to 58.6% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 8.0% and 6.7% of residents respectively.

77.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 76.4% in Australian Capital Territory. Forde has 7.2% of its population aged 65 and over (316 people), lower than the 8.3% in Australian Capital Territory. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those among the broader population.

Forde was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Forde's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 31.9% born overseas and 31.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Forde, comprising 48.8% of its population. Hinduism was notably overrepresented at 7.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 9.5%.

The top three ancestry groups were Australian (22.8%), English (20.3%), and Other (11.9%), which was lower than the regional average of 17.2%. Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Croatian was overrepresented at 2.2% in Forde compared to 1.3% regionally, Spanish at 0.8% versus 0.5%, and Indian at 5.9% compared to 6.4%.

Forde's population is younger than the national pattern

Forde's median age stands at 36 years, closely matching the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but lower than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Forde has a higher proportion of residents aged 45-54 (18.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.3%). This concentration of 45-54 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, Forde's residents have collectively aged by an average of 1.1 years, with the median age rising from 35 to 36. Specifically, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 12.5% to 14.3%, while those aged 55-64 have risen from 7.1% to 8.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 19.5% to 17.1%, and those aged 35-44 have dropped from 20.3% to 18.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Forde. The 55-64 age group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 114 residents to reach a total of 499. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 50% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to experience population declines.