Rental market inForbes NSW 2871
The rental market
Median rent, history and gross-yield calculations for Forbes, NSW 2871.
Current rent
What it costs to rent here right now.
House (median)
$420/wk
Unit (median)
–
3 bedroom
$420/wk
2 bedroom
$390/wk
1 bedroom
–
Rental data as of June 2026· rental-nsw
Investor view
Rental yield versus purchase price.
Median house price
$425,000
Median weekly rent
$420/wk
Gross rental yield
5.14%
Gross yield = (weekly rent × 52) ÷ median house price × 100. Does not account for expenses, vacancy, or management fees. Use the rental yield calculator for a net-yield estimate.
History
How rents have moved.
| Period | House median | Unit median |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-Q2 | $420/wk | – |
| 2026-Q1 | $435/wk | $210/wk |
| 2025-Q4 | $435/wk | – |
| 2025-Q3 | $420/wk | $240/wk |
| 2025-Q2 | $400/wk | $300/wk |
| 2025-Q1 | $420/wk | $285/wk |
| 2024-Q4 | $420/wk | – |
| 2024-Q3 | $420/wk | $270/wk |
Active listings
Properties for rent in Forbes.
Browse current rental listings.
Thinking about investing in Forbes?
Gross yield is only half the picture. Get matched with a local expert who knows vacancy, tenant demand and what actually rents in Forbes. Free, no obligation.
Talk to an investment expert