Forbesdale NSW

Postcode 2422 · Mid-Coast LGA

Forbesdale is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Mid-Coast local government area (postcode 2422). With a population of 170, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 54. Households earn a median income of $69K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are managers, technicians & trades, clerical & administrative. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Forbesdale is $720,000, having dropped significantly 12.2% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $525. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,127.

Public transport access includes 12 bus stops. The crime rate in the Mid-Coast LGA is below average at 3,753 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Forbesdale offers a gross rental yield of 3.8%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($720K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 10.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved -12.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.8% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$720K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability10.4x Stretched
Price Momentum-12.2% Falling
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education5/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage6/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$720K
-12.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$340
POPULATION
170
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age54
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,333
Personal Income /wk$589
Mortgage /mth$1,127
CRIME (Mid-Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,753
Total Incidents3,700
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops12
Data: 2025