Forde

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Forde statistical area (Lv2) is around 4,401, reflecting a decrease of 34 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,435. This estimate by AreaSearch was derived from examining the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validating addresses since the Census date. The current population density is 2,234 persons per square kilometer, above the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. Population projections for the Forde (SA2) are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and for areas not covered or years post-2032, ACT Government's SA2 area projections with a base year of 2022 are adopted.

According to these projections, the population is expected to decline by 22 persons by 2041, while specific age cohorts like the 55 to 64 group are projected to increase by 143 people.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers for Forde shows virtually no dwelling approvals in recent years. Between FY21 and FY25, an estimated 4 homes were approved, with 0 so far in FY26.

Population has fallen during this period, making the development activity adequate relative to population changes, which is positive for buyers. Commercial development approvals totalled $67,000 in FY26, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to the Australian Capital Territory, Forde shows substantially reduced construction levels.

This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. However, development activity has picked up in recent periods. Nationally, Forde's level of development is lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Forde may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Forde has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified nine projects likely affecting the region. Notable ones are Moncrieff East Residential Estate, Gungahlin Tennis Facility (Amaroo Tennis Centre), Amaroo Village Development - Block 9 Section 111, and Gungahlin Community Centre. 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 has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. 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 are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.9% below the Australian Capital Territory's rate of 3.6%. Workforce participation is high at 79.7%, compared to the ACT's 69.6%. Leading employment industries include public administration & safety, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Health care & social assistance shows lower representation at 8.4% versus the regional average of 11.7%. Employment opportunities may be limited locally, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, labour force increased by 0.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.7 percentage points in Forde. In comparison, across the ACT, employment grew by 1.4%, labour force expanded by 1.2%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points. As of 25-Nov-25, ACT employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 710 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a national growth of 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, although these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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 ATO data released for financial year 2023, Forde suburb had a median taxpayer income of $86,222 and an average income of $98,659. Nationally, these figures rank in the top percentile. In comparison, Australian Capital Territory had median and average incomes of $72,206 and $85,981 respectively. As of September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $94,206 and $107,795 based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.26%. According to Census 2021 income data, Forde ranks highly nationally for household, family, and personal incomes, between the 98th and 99th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 41.7% of residents (1,835 people) earn over $4,000 weekly, differing from metropolitan patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket dominates at 34.3%. A substantial 61.6% of residents exceed $3,000 weekly earnings, indicating strong purchasing power. Housing accounts for 13.6% of income, with residents ranking in 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% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. In comparison, the Australian Capital Territory had 66.3% houses and 33.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Forde was 16.4%, similar to the ACT's level. Mortgaged dwellings accounted for 60.2%, while rented ones were at 23.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forde was $2,481, higher than the ACT average of $2,123. Weekly rent median was $590, compared to the ACT's $462. Nationally, Forde's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863, and rents 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 demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Forde has a notably higher educational attainment compared to Australia-wide figures. Specifically, 51.2% of Forde residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, surpassing the national average of 30.4%. This significant educational advantage is driven by a high proportion of Bachelor degrees (28.1%), postgraduate qualifications (18.0%), and graduate diplomas (5.1%). Vocational pathways are also prevalent, with 22.8% of residents aged 15+ holding advanced diplomas (10.7%) or certificates (12.1%).

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

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

Transport analysis shows 22 active stops operating in Forde, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 38 individual routes, collectively providing 2,187 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 185 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 312 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 99 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 shows excellent results across Forde, with both young and elderly age cohorts experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 66% (2,911 people) have private health cover, compared to 59.5% in Australian Capital Territory and a national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma at 8.0%, followed by mental health issues at 6.7%.

A total of 77.0% report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 76.4% in Australian Capital Territory. Forde has 7.2% (316 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 8.3% in Australian Capital Territory. While health outcomes among seniors are above average, they require more attention than 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 shows high diversity, with 31.9% born overseas and 31.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, at 48.8%. Hinduism is notably higher in Forde at 7.6%, compared to the Australian Capital Territory average of 9.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are Australian (22.8%), English (20.3%), and Other (11.9%). This is lower than regional averages for Other ancestry, but notable overrepresentations exist for Croatian (2.2% vs regional 1.3%), Spanish (0.8% vs 0.5%), and Korean (1.0% vs 1.2%).

Forde's population is younger than the national pattern

Forde's median age is nearly 36 years, close to 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%), with this 45-54 concentration being well above the national average of 12.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, Forde's residents have aged by an average of 1.1 years, increasing the median age from 35 to 36. Specifically, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.5% to 14.3%, while the 55-64 cohort has increased from 7.1% to 8.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 19.5% to 17.1%, and the 35-44 age group has dropped from 20.3% to 18.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Forde, with the 55-64 cohort projected to grow by 30%, adding 116 residents to reach a total of 499. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.