Forest Land at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,789
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Forest Land.
The postcode for Forest Land is 2372 (NSW).
Forest Land (2372) sits in the Tenterfield region of NSW.
Forest Land has roughly 4,789 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 Land 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Land's population at 4,789, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
4,789
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
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Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,789
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Forest Land.
Local schools for Forest Land
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Government School Catchment
The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School
Tenterfield High School
Deepwater Public School
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Frequently asked
About Forest Land.
- What is the Forest Land postcode?
- Forest Land is in the 2372 postcode, in NSW, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- Where is Forest Land?
- Forest Land is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2372, in the Tenterfield Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Land?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Forest Land?
- There are 4 schools serving Forest Land on this page, including The Sir Henry Parkes Memorial Public School, St Joseph's Primary School, Tenterfield High School.
- How walkable is Forest Land?
- Forest Land has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forest Land?
- Forest Land is close to The Scrub, Bluff Rock, Capoompeta, Bolivia, Billyrimba.
- What is the population of Forest Land?
- The population of Forest Land is approximately 4,789 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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