Back Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Back Forest.
The postcode for Back Forest is 2535 (NSW).
Back Forest (2535) sits in the Kiama region of NSW.
Back Forest has roughly 91 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Back Forest scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Back Forest's population at 91, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
91
Median age
56
Family households
88%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$252/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
91
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
2
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Back Forest.
Local schools for Back Forest
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Government School Catchment
Terara Public School
Shoalhaven Heads Public School
Bomaderry Public School
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Frequently asked
About Back Forest.
- What is the Back Forest postcode?
- Back Forest is in the 2535 postcode, in NSW, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- Where is Back Forest?
- Back Forest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2535, in the Kiama Municipal Council region.
- What is the average rent in Back Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $252.
- What schools are in Back Forest?
- There are 18 schools serving Back Forest on this page, including Terara Public School, Shoalhaven Heads Public School, Bomaderry Public School.
- How walkable is Back Forest?
- Back Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Back Forest?
- Back Forest is close to Far Meadow, Bolong, Coolangatta, Numbaa, Jaspers Brush.
- What is the population of Back Forest?
- The population of Back Forest is approximately 91 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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