Forresters Beach

NSW 2260 · Central Coast

3,354 (2021) → 3,418 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Central Coast local government area (est. 356,114 residents)

Overall score

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

3,354

Population

$1.49M

Median house (2025)

Safety score

Transport score

Forresters Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2260, about 57km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.49M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 42/100, and is right by the coast. Forresters Beach has an overall score of 46/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

57.2 km

To Sydney CBD

380 m

To coast

$850/wk

Median rent (house)

9.4 km

To nearest station

Demographics

3,354

Population

Median age

2.6

Avg household

Age distribution

Central Coast LGA population (est. 2025)356,114

Median household income (weekly)$1,758

vs NSW median-5.0%

Bachelor degree or higher35.9%

Born in Australia81.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse990 / 16 / 226

Top countries of birth: England (5.16%), New Zealand (1.25%), South Africa (0.69%), Ireland (0.51%), Germany (0.48%)

Top languages: German (0.48%), Spanish (0.45%), Greek (0.42%), Afrikaans (0.36%), French (0.36%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.49M-2.6%

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$850 / $700 wk

Rental yield (house)3.0%

Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

Residential

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

Break & enter dwelling268/100k

Steal from dwelling30/100k

Motor vehicle theft179/100k

Domestic assault358/100k

Robbery30/100k

Non-domestic assault30/100k

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: 98 (all categories, latest year)2,922 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

Strong school options

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

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1025 (above the national average of 1000).

No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).

Nearby (within 10km)

Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College Tumbi Umbi CampusSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 976
Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1052
Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1020
The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1098
Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 926
Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 981
Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1054
Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 973
Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1074
St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1052
Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1040
Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1077

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

31Bus

CBD commute (est.)183 min (bus)

Nearest train stationLisarow (9.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

27.0°C

Summer max

18.0°C

Winter max

1,300mm

Rainfall/yr

6.8h

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.

11 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

32 in suburbParks

32 in suburbPlaygrounds

105 in suburbPools

10 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

11 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

171 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachForresters Beach (630 m)

Nearest hospitalGosford Hospital (11.9 km)

Nearest vet10.1 km

Nearest airportSydney (65.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

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

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

Long Day Care

Total services2

Exceeding NQS or above1 of 2 rated

Services per 1,000 residents0.60

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate0.47%

Projected population 20413,889

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Bateau Bay$1.34M44transport Erina HeightsData not available35transport Holgate$1.91M42transport Blue BayData not available46transport Glenning Valley$1.20M48transport Avoca Beach$2.25M42transport

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Frequently asked questions about Forresters Beach

Is Forresters Beach safe?

Forresters Beach has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 2,922 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Forresters Beach?

In Forresters Beach, the median house price is $1.49M. Median weekly house rent is $850.

How far is Forresters Beach from Sydney CBD?

Forresters Beach is about 57.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 183 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Forresters Beach?

Forresters Beach has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Forresters Beach?

Forresters Beach has a transport score of 42/100 and 31 bus stops.