Forth

TAS 7310 · Central Coast

738 (2021) → 769 est. (2025) · Stable

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

Overall score

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

738

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Data not available

Safety score

Transport score

Forth is a stable suburb in Central Coast, TAS 7310, about 207km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Forth are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 15/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Forth has an overall score of 35/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

207.3 km

To Hobart CBD

4.8 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

Demographics

738

Population

Median age

2.4

Avg household

Age distribution

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

Median household income (weekly)$1,592

vs NSW median-13.9%

Bachelor degree or higher36.9%

Born in Australia78.2%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse275 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (4.61%), Taiwan (1.22%), Netherlands (0.95%), New Zealand (0.95%), South Africa (0.81%)

Top languages: Mandarin (1.36%), Afrikaans (0.81%), Urdu (0.41%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

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Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Schools

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 953 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Forth Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008

Nearby (within 10km)

Leighland Christian SchoolSecondary · Independent · 6.5kmICSEA 1017
East Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.6kmICSEA 953
Sacred Heart Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 6.7kmICSEA 1006
Ulverstone Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 914
Devonport Christian SchoolPrimary · Independent · 7.6kmICSEA 1020
Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.7kmICSEA 951
Hillcrest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 910
West Ulverstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 858
Don CollegeSecondary · Government · 9kmICSEA 957
Nixon Street Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 938
Spreyton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 939
Sprent Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 889

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

4Bus

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

21.0°C

Summer max

12.8°C

Winter max

1,000mm

Rainfall/yr

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.

00 in suburbSupermarkets

00 in suburbCafes/Rest.

00 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

0Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

44 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachTurners Beach (5.0 km)

Nearest hospitalMersey Community Hospital (16.1 km)

Nearest vet16.9 km

Nearest airportDevonport (16.6 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

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

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

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

1.36

Per 1,000 residents

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

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

OSHC

Total services1

Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated

Services per 1,000 residents1.36

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable

Annual growth rate1.03%

Projected population 2041756

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Central Coast

Cheero Point$350K30transport Bar Point$693K0transport Cogra BayData not available46transport Gunderman$1.40M0transport Box HeadData not available0transport Ettalong Beach$1.26M60transport

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Frequently asked questions about Forth

How far is Forth from Hobart CBD?

Forth is about 207.3 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Forth?

Forth has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Forth?

Forth has a transport score of 15/100 and 4 bus stops.