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Population
Forresters Beach lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of Nov 2025, Forresters Beach's population is estimated at around 3,426, reflecting an increase of 72 people since the 2021 Census. The resident population was estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,236 persons per square kilometer. Forresters Beach has demonstrated resilient growth patterns over the past decade with a compound annual growth rate of 1.2%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 63.0% of overall population gains during recent periods. AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year.
For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, Forresters Beach is expected to grow by 413 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 12.3% over the 17 years.
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Development
Residential development activity is lower than average in Forresters Beach according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets
Forresters Beach has seen approximately 10 residential properties granted approval annually, with a total of 53 homes approved between FY21-FY25 and an additional 6 in FY26. Each dwelling has accommodated an average of 2.7 new residents per year over the past five financial years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $741,000, suggesting a focus on premium developments.
In FY26, Forresters Beach has registered $2.4 million in commercial approvals, reflecting limited commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Sydney, Forresters Beach has 16.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 41st percentile nationally for assessed areas, implying fewer housing options that could drive demand for existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 67.0% standalone homes and 33.0% medium to high-density housing, with a growing mix of townhouses and apartments catering to various price points. Forresters Beach has around 402 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developed market.
Future projections estimate an increase of 420 residents by 2041, with construction maintaining pace despite growing competition as population increases.
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Infrastructure
Forresters Beach has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally
Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified one major project that may impact this region: Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay. Other key projects include Central Coast Local Roads Package, Gosford Private Hospital redevelopment, and Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.
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Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone
The Hunter-Central Coast Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) is a major infrastructure initiative designed to facilitate the transition to renewable energy in the Hunter and Central Coast regions. The project involves the construction of two new energy hubs (substations) at Sandy Creek (Muswellbrook) and Antiene (Singleton), upgrades to existing substations, and the augmentation of 85km of sub-transmission lines between Kurri Kurri and Muswellbrook. This network infrastructure will provide 1GW of additional capacity by 2028, enabling the connection of large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. EnergyCo NSW serves as the infrastructure planner, with Ausgrid appointed as the network operator. Early works and site establishment commenced in 2025 following planning approval, with full network capacity expected by mid-2028. The project is expected to catalyse over $3.9 billion in investment across the region.
Sydney Metro
Australia's biggest public transport infrastructure program, delivering four new metro railway lines (City & Southwest, West, Western Sydney Airport, and extensions). As of December 2025, the City & Southwest line (M1) is fully operational from Chatswood to Sy1 Sydenham-Bankstown conversion is under construction with target opening 2026-2027. Sydney Metro West tunnelling is over 70% complete with all TBMs now at or past Parramatta, targeted for 2032 opening. Western Sydney Airport line civil works and station construction are progressing with services planned for airport opening in late 2026.
Low and Mid-Rise Housing Policy
State-wide NSW planning reforms via amendments to the State Environmental Planning Policy to enable more diverse low and mid-rise housing (dual occupancies, terraces, townhouses, manor houses and residential flat buildings up to 6 storeys) in well-located areas within 800 m of selected train, metro and light-rail stations and town centres. Stage 1 (dual occupancies in R2 zones statewide) commenced 1 July 2024. Stage 2 (mid-rise apartments, terraces and dual occupancies near stations) commenced 28 February 2025. Expected to facilitate up to 112,000 additional homes over the next five years.
High Speed Rail - Newcastle to Sydney (Stage 1)
The first stage of the proposed National High Speed Rail network aims to connect Newcastle to Sydney via the Central Coast, reducing travel time to approximately one hour with trains reaching speeds up to 320 km/h. The project is focused on the development phase, which includes design refinement, securing planning approvals, and corridor preservation. It is being advanced by the Australian Government's High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA). Stations are planned for Broadmeadow, Lake Macquarie, Central Coast, and Central Sydney. The long-term vision is a national network connecting Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne.
Mardi Water Treatment Plant Upgrade
Central Coast Council's $82.5 million upgrade of the Mardi Water Treatment Plant will increase capacity to meet growing demand and improve drinking water quality and reliability for over 210,000 residents and businesses across the Central Coast. Works include a new Dissolved Air Flotation clarifier, additional flocculation tanks, upgraded chemical dosing systems, and enhanced sludge handling facilities.
Mariyung Fleet (New Intercity Fleet)
The Mariyung Fleet is a 610-carriage double-deck electric train fleet being delivered by RailConnect NSW (UGL, Hyundai Rotem, Mitsubishi Electric Australia) for Transport for NSW. Named after the Darug word for emu, the fleet commenced passenger services on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line on 3 December 2024, followed by the Blue Mountains Line on 13 October 2025. Services on the South Coast Line are scheduled to commence in 2026. The fleet features modern amenities including spacious 2x2 seating, charging ports, improved accessibility with wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets, CCTV emergency help points, and dedicated spaces for luggage, prams and bicycles. The trains operate in flexible 4-car, 6-car, 8-car or 10-car formations. The fleet replaces aging V-set trains that entered service in the 1970s and serves approximately 26 million passenger journeys annually across the electrified intercity network. Supporting infrastructure includes the new Kangy Angy Maintenance Facility, platform extensions, and signaling upgrades at multiple stations.
Newcastle-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney Rail Line Upgrades
Program of upgrades to existing intercity rail corridors linking Newcastle-Central Coast-Sydney and Wollongong-Sydney to reduce travel times and improve reliability. Current scope includes timetable and service changes under the Rail Service Improvement Program, targeted network upgrades (signalling, power, station works) and the introduction of the Mariyung intercity fleet on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line, alongside Federal planning led by the High Speed Rail Authority for a dedicated Sydney-Newcastle high speed corridor.
Central Coast Highway Upgrade - Wamberal to Bateau Bay
NSW Government program to widen approximately 3.6-3.8km of Central Coast Highway between Wamberal and Bateau Bay to two lanes each way, improve intersections, and enhance active transport and bus facilities. Current works are focused on the Central Coast Highway and Tumbi Road intersection, replacing the roundabout with traffic lights and widening approaches to address congestion and improve safety.
Employment
Employment conditions in Forresters Beach rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally
Forresters Beach has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 1.3% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 2.5%.
As of June 2025, 1,701 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 2.9% lower than Greater Sydney's rate of 4.2%. Workforce participation is at 57.7%, compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training, with healthcare being particularly notable at 1.4 times the regional average. Professional & technical employment is lower than Greater Sydney's rate at 7.0%.
The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.5% and labour force by 2.7%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Forresters Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.
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Income
Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis
Forresters Beach had a median income among taxpayers of $49,855 in financial year 2022. The average income was $75,241 during the same period. Nationally, these figures compare to levels of $56,994 and $80,856 respectively for Greater Sydney. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $56,142 (median) and $84,729 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates that incomes in Forresters Beach cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.3% of residents (1,003 people). High housing costs consume 16.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 50th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.
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Housing
Forresters Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Forresters Beach's dwelling structure in its latest Census assessment comprised 80.4% houses and 19.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Sydney metro's 74.2% houses and 25.9% other dwellings. Home ownership within Forresters Beach was at 40.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.5% and rented ones at 16.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,171, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $470. Nationally, Forresters Beach's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Forresters Beach has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size
Family households account for 75.2% of all households, consisting of 33.0% couples with children, 32.7% couples without children, and 8.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 24.8%, with lone person households at 23.1% and group households comprising 2.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.5.
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Local Schools & Education
Forresters Beach demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics
The area's university qualification rate is 26.9%, significantly lower than Greater Sydney's average of 38.0%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 18.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 13.2% and certificates at 26.5%.
Educational participation is high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.9% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities seem to be located outside the immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Forresters Beach has 31 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 52 different routes that together facilitate 952 weekly passenger trips. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 147 meters.
On average, there are 136 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health outcomes in Forresters Beach are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts
Forresters Beach shows below-average health indicators with common conditions slightly more prevalent across both younger and older age groups compared to averages.
Private health cover rate is very high at approximately 57%, covering about 1,940 people. The most frequent medical conditions are arthritis (9.8% of residents) and asthma (7.6%). A total of 68.3% report no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 64.8%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 28.2%, or about 966 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 24.5%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, performing better than the general population in health metrics.
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Cultural Diversity
Forresters Beach is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics
Forresters Beach had a cultural diversity level below average, with 85.0% of its population born in Australia, 93.1% being citizens, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 55.7% of Forresters Beach's population, compared to 53.4% across Greater Sydney. The top three ancestry groups were English (32.4%), Australian (28.0%), and Irish (11.1%).
Notably, French (0.7%) and Maltese (0.9%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Forresters Beach compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 0.7%, respectively.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Forresters Beach hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Forresters Beach has a median age of 44, which surpasses Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and is significantly higher than the national average of 38. The age group of 75-84 years shows strong representation at 10.8% compared to Greater Sydney, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.1%. According to the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group has increased from 9.4% to 10.8%, and the 85+ cohort has risen from 2.4% to 3.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 8.8% to 7.1%, and the 5 to 14 group has dropped from 13.8% to 12.7%. Demographic projections suggest Forresters Beach's age profile will change significantly by 2041. Leading this shift, the 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 48%, reaching 546 people from 370 currently. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 83% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are anticipated to experience population declines.