Forster, NSW 2846
Room to breathe, on New South Wales's regional rental market.
- Country charm
- $340/wk Median
- 25.8% Renters
Forster Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 14.7k
- Median age
- 57
- Median weekly rent
- $340
- To the CBD
- 220km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 8
ABS 2021 Census
Forster Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Schools & Families
A cluster of well-regarded local schools makes this a common choice for renting families, with several options within a short drive.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Forster is a regional New South Wales community of 14,709 residents, with 25.8% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $340 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Forster
Forster Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Forster Main Street
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Forster
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Forster
Real questions renters ask before moving to Forster.
What's the community like in Forster?
Forster has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 14,709, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Forster?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Forster is $340. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $340 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Forster a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Forster has a 25.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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