FOREST LODGE
FOREST LODGE Property Overview
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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.