Donovans Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
71.2k
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Donovans Forest.
The postcode for Donovans Forest is 2250 (NSW).
Donovans Forest (2250) sits in the Hawkesbury region of NSW.
Donovans Forest has roughly 71,168 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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.
Donovans 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Donovans Forest's population at 71,168, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
71,168
Median age
41
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
71,168
Median age: 41
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Getting around
Walkability.
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Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Donovans Forest.
Local schools for Donovans Forest
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Government School Catchment
Peats Ridge Public School
Central Mangrove Public School
Somersby Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Donovans Forest.
- What is the Donovans Forest postcode?
- Donovans Forest is in the 2250 postcode, in NSW, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- Where is Donovans Forest?
- Donovans Forest is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2250, in the Hawkesbury City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Donovans Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Donovans Forest?
- There are 20 schools serving Donovans Forest on this page, including Peats Ridge Public School, Central Mangrove Public School, Somersby Public School.
- How walkable is Donovans Forest?
- Donovans Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Donovans Forest?
- Donovans Forest is close to Mangrove Creek, Greengrove, Peats Ridge, Mangrove Mountain, Glenworth Valley.
- What is the population of Donovans Forest?
- The population of Donovans Forest is approximately 71,168 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources cited
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