FOREST LODGE

Sydney East
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House Median
This suburb $2,873,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
This suburb $818,000
Sydney average $840,000
Safety Index
Crime rate 4,451
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 14.6%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 4,965
Density 11,028.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney East
State New South Wales

FOREST LODGE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,873,000
House Sales Volume -
Unit Median $818,000
Unit Sales Volume 61 sales
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House $925/wk
3 Bed House $1,250/wk
2 Bed Unit $1,100/wk
3 Bed Unit $1,440/wk
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

FOREST LODGE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Safe
Crime rate: 4,451 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.67x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

FOREST LODGE 4,451/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

FOREST LODGE has a crime rate below the NSW average, indicating generally good safety conditions. However, it's still advisable to maintain basic safety awareness and secure personal belongings.

FOREST LODGE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

4,965
Total Population
11,028
people/km² density
14.6%
Chinese Population
Well above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
1,557 people
31.4%
2
Australia
1,105 people
22.3%
3
China
726 people
14.6%
4
Ireland
615 people
12.4%
5
Scotland
498 people
10.0%

Transport

3.2 km
to Sydney CBD
11 min
drive to CBD
16 min
transit to CBD
Nearby Station
in adjacent suburb

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

FOREST LODGE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 3 neighbouring suburbs

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About FOREST LODGE

Forest Lodge is located in Eastern Sydney, approximately 3.2km from CBD, about 16 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 4,965 with a density of 11028 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,873,000, above Sydney average; unit median $818,000, on par with Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 4451 per 100,000, 0.67x the NSW average, a very safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 31.36%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (22.26%) and Chinese (14.62%), notable Chinese community.

Transport: Neighbouring suburb has a train station.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Forest Lodge has a house median of $2,873,000 and unit median of $818,000. Property prices are about 50% above Sydney median, a quality residential area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Forest Lodge has a crime rate of 4451 per 100,000, which is 0.67x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Catholic schools: St Johns College, 2024 HSC results: 24 Distinguished Achievers, AU Guide Score 53.2 (neighbouring suburb). Independent schools: St Scholastica's College Glebe Point, 2024 HSC results: 125 Distinguished Achievers, 2 All Rounders, 1 Top Achievers, AU Guide Score 72.7 (neighbouring suburb).

According to ABS 2021 Census, Forest Lodge has a population of 4,965, with Chinese comprising 14.60%. Moderate Chinese population with established community presence. Main ethnic groups: English (31.36%), Aust (22.26%), Chinese (14.62%), Irish (12.39%), Scottish (10.03%).

Forest Lodge is approximately 3.2km from Sydney CBD, about 11 minutes by car or 16 minutes by public transport. No train station in this suburb, but neighbouring suburbs have stations available. Close to city centre, very convenient commute.