SuburbCheck

Forde

ACT 2914 · Unincorporated ACT

4,435 (2021) → 4,472 est. (2025) · High Growth

67
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,435
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
71
Safety score
49
Transport score

Forde is a high growth suburb in Unincorporated ACT, ACT 2914, about 13km from Canberra CBD. Recent property sales in Forde are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 49/100, and is about 111km inland. Forde has an overall score of 67/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 71/100.

12.6 km
To Canberra CBD
111.0 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
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Demographics

4,435
Population
35
Median age
3.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$3,553
vs NSW median+92.1%
Median taxable income (individual)$76,544/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +28%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 2914 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher64.3%
Born in Australia66.3%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,163 / 25 / 182

Top countries of birth: India (5.91%), China (3.74%), England (3%), Sri Lanka (1.15%), Philippines (1.13%)

Top languages: Mandarin (5.32%), Hindi (2.37%), Croatian (1.67%), Vietnamese (1.38%), Tamil (1.31%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

71
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

6
Break & enter dwelling135/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
5
Motor vehicle theft113/100k
15
Domestic assault338/100k
—
RobberyNot reported
6
Non-domestic assault135/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 69 (all categories, latest year)1,556 per 100,000 residents2-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: ACT Policing (suburb-level) · Updated 2024

Schools

60

Strong school options

Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.

6
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1077 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Burgmann Anglican School - Forde CampusCombined · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Neville Bonner Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 1058
  • Amaroo SchoolCombined · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1070
  • Good Shepherd Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1095
  • Gungahlin CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1061
  • Taqwa SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1099
  • Mother Teresa SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1102
  • Burgmann Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 3kmICSEA 1165
  • Ngunnawal Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1049
  • Franklin SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1098
  • Throsby SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1096
  • Harrison SchoolCombined · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 1058
  • Margaret Hendry SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 1054

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

49
18Bus
CBD commute (est.)50 min (bus)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.1% · vs ACT avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Public Administration & Safety
34.4%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
11.9%
Education & Training
9.4%
Health Care & Social Assistance
8.2%
Retail Trade
7.3%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.0°C
Summer max
11.5°C
Winter max
620mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

81 in suburbSupermarkets
162 in suburbCafes/Rest.
10825 in suburbParks
258 in suburbPlaygrounds
6043 in suburbPools
30 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
90 in suburbGPs
40 in suburbPharmacies
31 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
535 in suburbSports fields
3Vets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (85/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalNorth Canberra Hospital (10.7 km)
Nearest vet930 m
Nearest airportCanberra (16.0 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

53

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

3
Gyms
1
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
53
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

92

Outdoor paradise

Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.

108
Parks
3
Nature reserves
14
Bike paths
4
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

54

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
4
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
4
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for ACT. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

43

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.68

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Places of Worship

3
Christian0 in suburb
1
Muslim0 in suburb
Total within 3km4
In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

High Growth
Annual growth rate0.21%
Projected population 20416,324
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Unincorporated ACT

ACT Remainder - GungahlinData not available33transportBonnerData not available35transportAmarooData not available49transportFranklinData not available45transportCaseyData not available44transportCraceData not available48transport

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Frequently asked questions about Forde

Is Forde safe?

Forde has a residential safety score of 71/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,556 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Forde from Canberra CBD?

Forde is about 12.6 km from Canberra CBD, an estimated 50 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Forde?

Forde has 1 school. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Forde?

Forde has a transport score of 49/100 and 18 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.