Kiama Municipal Council
Back Forest
Back Forest at a glance
Median house
$477,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$343,440
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
91
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Back Forest.
Back Forest is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $343,440.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$252/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$477,000
Sales data pending
$343,440
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
91
Median age: 56
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.36%
Based on $477,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading3.82%
Based on $343,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202694%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
91
Median age
56
Family households
88%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Terara Public School
Shoalhaven Heads Public School
Bomaderry Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Back Forest.
- What is the median house price in Back Forest?
- The median house price in Back Forest, NSW 2535 is $477,000. The median unit price is $343,440. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Back Forest postcode?
- Back Forest is in the 2535 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Back Forest has approximately 91 residents. 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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