Back Forest NSW

Postcode 2535 · Shoalhaven LGA

Back Forest is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2535). With a population of 91, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $71K per year, with an average household size of 2.9 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Back Forest is $1.8 million, having dropped significantly 32.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $780. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $4,768.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Back Forest offers a gross rental yield of 2.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.8M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 24.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -32.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.8M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability24.5x Stretched
Price Momentum-32.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage10/10
Education9/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage9/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.8M
-32.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$252
POPULATION
91
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.9
HH Income /wk$1,374
Personal Income /wk$632
Mortgage /mth$4,768
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2024