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)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Forresters Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Central Coast, NSW 2260, about 57km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.59M 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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2260 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
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
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
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 972
- Wamberal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1048
- Bateau Bay Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1029
- The Central Coast Montessori Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.2kmICSEA 1100
- Brooke Avenue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 931
- Tuggerah Lakes Secondary College The Entrance CampusSecondary · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 987
- Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.2kmICSEA 1057
- Killarney Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 963
- Terrigal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 1078
- St John Fisher Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1056
- Terrigal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 1044
- Erina Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.5kmICSEA 1094
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
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 2,683 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Forresters Beach?
In Forresters Beach, the median house price is $1.59M. Median weekly house rent is $875.
How far is Forresters Beach from Sydney CBD?
Forresters Beach is about 57.2 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 152 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.