Walcha
Forbes River
Forbes River at a glance
Median house
$381,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20
Median age 45
About
Welcome to Forbes River.
Forbes River is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$381,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$298/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$381,000
$274,320
20
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading4.78%
Based on $381,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading5.65%
Based on $274,320 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 202667%
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
20
Median age
45
Family households
56%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Forbes River?
- The median house price in Forbes River, NSW 2446 is $381,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Forbes River postcode?
- Forbes River is in the 2446 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Forbes River has approximately 20 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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