Hornsby Shire Council
Forest Glen
Forest Glen at a glance
Median house
$2,580,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$475,200
Sales data pending
Days on market
56
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
71
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Forest Glen.
Forest Glen is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,580,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $475,200.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$210/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$2,580,000
Sales data pending
$475,200
Sales data pending
56
Average days to sell
71
Median age: 39
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.06%
Based on $2,580,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.30%
Based on $475,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202660%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202656 days
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
71
Median age
39
Family households
80%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
Crime data not available for this suburb.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Forest Glen.
Local schools for Forest Glen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Glenorie Public School
Hillside Public School
Arcadia Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Forest Glen.
- What is the median house price in Forest Glen?
- The median house price in Forest Glen, NSW 2157 is $2,580,000. The median unit price is $475,200. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Forest Glen postcode?
- Forest Glen is in the 2157 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Glen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $525, for units it's $210.
- What schools are in Forest Glen?
- There are 4 schools serving Forest Glen on this page, including Glenorie Public School, Northholm Grammar School, Hillside Public School.
- How walkable is Forest Glen?
- Forest Glen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forest Glen?
- Forest Glen is close to Glenorie, Canoelands, Fiddletown, Hillside, South Maroota.
- What is the population of Forest Glen?
- Forest Glen has approximately 71 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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