FORESTVILLE

Sydney North
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House Median
This suburb $2,600,000
Sydney average $1,750,000
Unit Median
No data available
Safety Index
Crime rate 1,675
NSW average 6,635
Chinese Population
This suburb 8.8%
NSW average 5%
Population
Total 8,659
Density 1,847.0/km²
Region Info
Region Sydney North
State New South Wales

FORESTVILLE Property Overview

Purchase Prices (2025 Q2)
House Median $2,600,000
House Sales Volume 31 sales
Unit Median No data
Unit Sales Volume -
Rental Prices (Weekly)
2 Bed House No data
3 Bed House $1,150/wk
2 Bed Unit No data
3 Bed Unit No data
Data source: NSW Rent and Sales Report 2025 Q2/Q3

FORESTVILLE Safety Index

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) September 2025
Very Safe
Crime rate: 1,675 per 100,000 Below NSW average (6,635)
0.25x
vs NSW Average

Crime Rate Comparison

FORESTVILLE 1,675/100k
NSW Average 6,635/100k

Safety Tips

FORESTVILLE 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.

FORESTVILLE Community Profile

Data source: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census

Population Overview

8,659
Total Population
1,847
people/km² density
8.8%
Chinese Population
Above average

Major Ethnicities

1
England
3,012 people
34.8%
2
Australia
2,592 people
29.9%
3
Ireland
884 people
10.2%
4
Scotland
775 people
9.0%
5
China
760 people
8.8%

Transport

17.7 km
to Sydney CBD
28 min
drive to CBD
44 min
transit to CBD
No Station
bus/car required

Local Schools

No school data available for this area

FORESTVILLE Neighbouring Suburbs

Property data: © NSW Government (2025 Q2) | 5 neighbouring suburbs

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About FORESTVILLE

Forestville is located in Northern Sydney, approximately 17.7km from CBD, about 44 minutes by public transport. According to ABS 2021 Census, the population is 8,659 with a density of 1847 people/km².

Property: According to NSW Rent and Sales Report (Nov 2025), house median $2,600,000, above Sydney average.

Education: No high schools in this suburb.

Safety: According to NSW BOCSAR 2025 data, crime rate is 1675 per 100,000, 0.25x the NSW average, an extremely safe area.

Demographics: English comprises 34.79%, the largest ethnic group, followed by Australian (29.93%) and Irish (10.21%), Chinese comprises 8.78%, Chinese proportion close to NSW average.

Transport: No train station coverage.

Frequently Asked Questions

According to NSW Government Rent and Sales Report (November 2025), Forestville has a house median of $2,600,000. Limited unit data available. Property prices are slightly above Sydney median, an upper-middle market area.

According to NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (September 2025), Forestville has a crime rate of 1675 per 100,000, which is 0.25x the NSW average (6635). Significantly below NSW average, a very safe area.

Government schools: No public high school in this suburb. Independent schools: None in this suburb or neighbouring areas.

According to ABS 2021 Census, Forestville has a population of 8,659, with Chinese comprising 8.80%. Chinese proportion close to NSW average. Main ethnic groups: English (34.79%), Aust (29.93%), Irish (10.21%), Scottish (8.95%), Chinese (8.78%).

Forestville is approximately 17.7km from Sydney CBD, about 28 minutes by car or 44 minutes by public transport. No train station coverage. Relies mainly on bus or driving. Middle ring suburb, reasonably convenient commute.