Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Forbes Creek
Forbes Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
62
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Forbes Creek.
Forbes Creek (2621) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Forbes Creek has roughly 62 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.
Forbes Creek 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forbes Creek's population at 62, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
62
Median age
52
Family households
75%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
62
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Forbes Creek.
Local schools for Forbes Creek
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Government School Catchment
Captains Flat Public School
Bungendore Public School
Bungendore High School
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Frequently asked
About Forbes Creek.
- What is the Forbes Creek postcode?
- Forbes Creek is in the 2621 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forbes Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Forbes Creek?
- There are 3 schools serving Forbes Creek on this page, including Captains Flat Public School, Bungendore Public School, Bungendore High School.
- How walkable is Forbes Creek?
- Forbes Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forbes Creek?
- Forbes Creek is close to Rossi, Hoskinstown, Palerang, Primrose Valley, Carwoola.
- What is the population of Forbes Creek?
- Forbes Creek has approximately 62 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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