Macedon Ranges Shire Council
Forbes
Forbes at a glance
Median house
$372,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$267,840
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.6k
Median age 41
About
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Forbes is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$372,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $267,840.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$338/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$287/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$372,000
Sales data pending
$267,840
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
10,578
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.72%
Based on $372,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.57%
Based on $267,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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
10,578
Median age
41
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
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.
Local schools for Forbes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Willowmavin Primary School
Kilmore Primary School
Non-Government Schools
Assumption College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Forbes.
- What is the median house price in Forbes?
- The median house price in Forbes, VIC 3764 is $372,000. The median unit price is $267,840. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Forbes postcode?
- Forbes is in the 3764 postcode, in VIC, in the Macedon Ranges Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forbes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $338, for units it's $287.
- What schools are in Forbes?
- There are 5 schools serving Forbes on this page, including Willowmavin Primary School, Assumption College, St Patrick's Primary School.
- How walkable is Forbes?
- Forbes has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forbes?
- Forbes is close to Kilmore, Willowmavin, Springfield, Kilmore East, Tantaraboo.
- What is the population of Forbes?
- Forbes has approximately 10,578 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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