Campbelltown City Council
Darkes Forest
Darkes Forest at a glance
Median house
$559,000
Median unit
$402,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
95
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Darkes Forest.
Darkes Forest is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$559,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $402,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$530/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$488/wk
Owner occupied
58%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$559,000
$402,480
95
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.93%
Based on $559,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading6.30%
Based on $402,480 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 202658%
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
95
Median age
45
Family households
77%
Lone person
12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Darkes Forest.
- What is the median house price in Darkes Forest?
- The median house price in Darkes Forest, NSW 2508 is $559,000. The median unit price is $402,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Darkes Forest postcode?
- Darkes Forest is in the 2508 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Darkes Forest has approximately 95 residents. 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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