Forbes Creek NSW

Postcode 2621 · Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA

Forbes Creek is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional local government area (postcode 2621). With a population of 62, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $139K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are clerical & administrative, managers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, German.

The median house price in Forbes Creek is $250,000, having dropped significantly 75.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $805. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 16.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,875.

The crime rate in the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA is below average at 2,796 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Forbes Creek offers a gross rental yield of 16.7%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($250K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 1.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved -75.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield16.7% High Yield
Price vs State$250K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability1.8x Affordable
Price Momentum-75.9% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage9/10
Education8/10
Economic10/10
Disadvantage10/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$250K
-75.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$450
POPULATION
62
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$2,666
Personal Income /wk$1100
Mortgage /mth$1,875
CRIME (Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,796
Total Incidents1,828
Data: 2025