Forest Lodge
NSW 2037 · Sydney
4,965 (2021) → 5,283 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Sydney local government area (est. 247,372 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Forest Lodge is a stable suburb in Sydney, NSW 2037, about 3km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $2.44M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 85/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Forest Lodge has an overall score of 92/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 47/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2037 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: China (7.05%), England (5.9%), New Zealand (3.24%), USA (1.33%), India (1.31%)
Top languages: Mandarin (7.33%), Cantonese (2.34%), Spanish (1.71%), Italian (0.91%), German (0.89%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
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
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1104 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Forest Lodge Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1161
Nearby (within 10km)
- St James Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.5kmICSEA 1125
- St Scholastica's College Glebe PointSecondary · Independent · 0.6kmICSEA 1138
- Bridge Road SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 977
- Annandale North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.8kmICSEA 1148
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital SchoolCombined · Government · 0.9km
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.9kmICSEA 1166
- Mackillop Education Waranara SchoolSecondary · Independent · 0.9kmICSEA 1019
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay CampusSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1094
- Glebe Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 982
- Annandale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1145
- Newtown North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1132
- Australian Performing Arts Grammar SchoolSecondary · Independent · 1.3kmICSEA 1103
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
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
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Lodge
Is Forest Lodge safe?
Forest Lodge has a residential safety score of 47/100, 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 4,008 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Forest Lodge?
In Forest Lodge, the median house price is $2.44M and the median unit price is $953K. Median weekly house rent is $1,090.
How far is Forest Lodge from Sydney CBD?
Forest Lodge is about 2.6 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 20 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Forest Lodge?
Forest Lodge has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1161 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Forest Lodge?
Forest Lodge has a transport score of 85/100 and 12 bus stops.