Forbes River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Forbes River.
The postcode for Forbes River is 2446 (NSW).
Forbes River (2446) sits in the Walcha region of NSW.
Forbes River has roughly 20 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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 River 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forbes River's population at 20, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (56% family, 0% lone person).
Population
20
Median age
45
Family households
56%
Lone person
–
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
20
Median age: 45
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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 Forbes River.
Local schools for Forbes River
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Government School Catchment
Long Flat Public School
Rollands Plains Upper Public School
Yarrowitch Public School
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Frequently asked
About Forbes River.
- What is the Forbes River postcode?
- Forbes River is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, in the Walcha region.
- Where is Forbes River?
- Forbes River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2446, in the Walcha region.
- What is the average rent in Forbes River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in Forbes River?
- There are 7 schools serving Forbes River on this page, including Long Flat Public School, Rollands Plains Upper Public School, Yarrowitch Public School.
- How walkable is Forbes River?
- Forbes River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forbes River?
- Forbes River is close to Birdwood, Werrikimbe, Mount Seaview, Upper Pappinbarra, Yarras.
- What is the population of Forbes River?
- The population of Forbes River is approximately 20 (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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