Forde at a glance
Median house
$1,150,000
Median unit
$843,000
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
4,435
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Forde.
The postcode for Forde is 2914 (ACT), part of Greater Canberra.
The median house price in Forde is $1,150,000.
Forde (2914) sits in the Gungahlin region of the ACT. The median house here is $1,150,000, above the the ACT median of around $950K.
Forde has roughly 4,435 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Forde scores 22/100 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forde's population at 4,435, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (87% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,435
Median age
35
Family households
87%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,150,000 on a typical sale, above the the ACT median. Units come in around $843,000, roughly 27% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices sit above the the ACT median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,150,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $843,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$480/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$1,150,000
$843,000
4,435
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.17% (median rent $480/wk against a $1,150,000 price tag). Units yield 3.64% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (23%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.17%
Based on $1,150,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.64%
Based on $843,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202676%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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.
22
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forde.
Local schools for Forde
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Neville Bonner Primary School
Amaroo School
Gungahlin College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Forde.
- What is the median house price in Forde?
- The median house price in Forde, ACT 2914 is $1,150,000. The median unit price is $843,000.
- What is the Forde postcode?
- Forde is in the 2914 postcode, in ACT, in the Gungahlin region.
- Where is Forde?
- Forde is a suburb of Canberra, in ACT 2914. It is part of the Greater Canberra area, in the Gungahlin region.
- What is the average rent in Forde?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $480, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Forde?
- There are 20 schools serving Forde on this page, including Neville Bonner Primary School, Amaroo School, Good Shepherd Primary School.
- How walkable is Forde?
- Forde has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Forde?
- Forde is close to Bonner, Amaroo, Jacka, Gungahlin, Moncrieff.
- What is the population of Forde?
- The population of Forde is approximately 4,435 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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