Forde
Statistical Area - sa2

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 since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 4,435. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 4,401 in June 2024 and address validation since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,292 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, age group growth rates from the ACT Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, also based on 2022. By 2041, the population is projected to decrease by 22 persons according to this methodology. However, certain age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 55 to 64 age group, which is 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 fiscal year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25, only 4 homes were approved, with none approved so far in FY-26. The population decline over recent years suggests that new supply has likely kept pace with demand, offering buyers good choice.

New properties are constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $398,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In this financial year, $2.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Forde has significantly less development activity.

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

Forde has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Eight projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the area's performance. Key projects include 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 likely to be most relevant.

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

Forde has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.7% as of June 2025, below the Australian Capital Territory's (ACT) rate of 3.4%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. In June 2025, 2,770 residents were employed, with workforce participation at 79.7%, higher than ACT's 69.6%. Dominant employment sectors include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Conversely, health care & social assistance showed lower representation at 8.4% compared to the regional average of 11.7%. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force by 1.6%, reducing unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, ACT experienced employment growth of 1.9% and a 0.3 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 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 growth of approximately 6.3% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 ending June 2022, Forde had a median income among taxpayers of $86,222 with the average level standing at $98,659. This ranks in the top percentile nationally and compares to levels of $68,678 and $83,634 across Australian Capital Territory respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.6% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $97,948 (median) and $112,077 (average). From the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census conducted in August 2021, household incomes rank highly in Forde, between the 98th and 99th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 41.7% of residents fall within the $4000+ bracket (1,835 people), unlike broader area trends where 34.3% fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. The substantial proportion of high earners indicates strong economic capacity throughout the locality. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income while strong earnings rank residents 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 while 15.1% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This compares to the Australian Capital Territory's figures of 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Forde stood at 16.4%, similar to the ACT's level, with mortgaged properties making up 60.2% and rented dwellings accounting for 23.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forde was $2,481, higher than the ACT average of $2,123. The median weekly rent figure in Forde was recorded as $590, compared to the ACT's $462. Nationally, Forde's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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

Educational attainment in Forde is notably higher than national averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 51.2% have university qualifications, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 28.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (18.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational pathways account for 22.8%, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 12.1%.

Educational participation is 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. Burgmann Anglican School - Forde Campus serves the area but has no enrolled students as of now. All schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. As there are no schools within Forde, residents need to travel to nearby areas for educational services. Note: for schools with 'n/a' enrolments, please refer to their parent campus.

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

Public transport analysis shows 20 active stops operating within Forde. These are mixed bus stops serviced by 8 routes offering 549 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is excellent with residents typically 185 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 78 daily trips across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per stop.

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

Health outcomes data for Forde shows excellent results across both young and elderly age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (3,124 people), compared to 58.6% in the 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.

A total of 77.0% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 76.4% in the Australian Capital Territory. Forde has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 7.2% (316 people), compared to 8.3% in the Australian Capital Territory. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in 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, born overseas, comprised 31.9%. Speaking a language other than English at home was reported by 31.8%. Christianity was the dominant religion in Forde, with 48.8%.

Hinduism showed an overrepresentation of 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%). Notably, Croatian was overrepresented at 2.2% versus regional 1.3%, Spanish at 0.8% versus regional 0.5%, and Korean at 1.0% compared to regional 1.2%.

Forde's population is younger than the national pattern

Forde's median age is 36 years, nearly matching the Australian Capital Territory average of 35 but younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Forde has a higher concentration of residents aged 45-54 (18.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.3%). This 45-54 concentration is well above the national average of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, residents have aged by an average of 1.1 years, with the median age rising from 35 to 36. Specifically, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.5% to 14.3%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 7.1% to 8.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 19.5% to 17.1%, and the 35-44 group dropped from 20.3% to 18.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Forde. The 55-64 cohort is projected to grow by 30%, adding 114 residents to reach 499. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 50% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are forecasted to experience population declines.