Forest Glen at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
71
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Forest Glen.
The postcode for Forest Glen is 2157 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Forest Glen (2157) sits in the Hornsby region of NSW.
Forest Glen has roughly 71 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Forest Glen 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.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Glen's population at 71, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
71
Median age
39
Family households
80%
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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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
71
Median age: 39
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Forest Glen.
Local schools for Forest Glen
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Government School Catchment
Glenorie Public School
Hillside Public School
Arcadia Public School
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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 Forest Glen postcode?
- Forest Glen is in the 2157 postcode, in NSW, in the Hornsby Shire Council region.
- Where is Forest Glen?
- Forest Glen is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2157. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Forest Glen is approximately 71 (2021 Census). 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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