Darkes Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Darkes Forest.
The postcode for Darkes Forest is 2508 (NSW).
Darkes Forest (2508) sits in the Campbelltown region of NSW.
Darkes Forest has roughly 95 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Darkes 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 7 government primary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Darkes Forest's population at 95, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (58% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
95
Median age
45
Family households
77%
Lone person
12%
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)
$530/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$488/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
95
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
7
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
Education
Schools in Darkes Forest.
Local schools for Darkes Forest
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Government School Catchment
Scarborough Public School
Stanwell Park Public School
Coledale Public School
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Frequently asked
About Darkes Forest.
- What is the Darkes Forest postcode?
- Darkes Forest is in the 2508 postcode, in NSW, in the Campbelltown City Council region.
- Where is Darkes Forest?
- Darkes Forest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2508, in the Campbelltown City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Darkes Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $530, for units it's $488.
- What schools are in Darkes Forest?
- There are 10 schools serving Darkes Forest on this page, including OneSchool Global NSW - Illawarra, Scarborough Public School, Stanwell Park Public School.
- How walkable is Darkes Forest?
- Darkes Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Darkes Forest?
- Darkes Forest is close to Maddens Plains, Coalcliff, Clifton, Wombarra, Scarborough.
- What is the population of Darkes Forest?
- The population of Darkes Forest is approximately 95 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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