Forest Lodge at a glance
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,965
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Forest Lodge.
The postcode for Forest Lodge is 2037 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Forest Lodge (2037) sits in the Sydney region of NSW.
Forest Lodge has roughly 4,965 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Forest Lodge scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 7 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Lodge's population at 4,965, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (36% own, 61% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (36%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,965
Median age
34
Family households
56%
Lone person
36%
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)
$495/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$590/wk
Owner occupied
36%
Renter occupied
61%
At a deeper level
4,965
Median age: 34
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Safety
Crime and safety.
228
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forest Lodge.
Local schools for Forest Lodge
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Government School Catchment
Forest Lodge Public School
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School
Bridge Road 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 Lodge.
- What is the Forest Lodge postcode?
- Forest Lodge is in the 2037 postcode, in NSW, in the City of Sydney region.
- Where is Forest Lodge?
- Forest Lodge is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2037. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the City of Sydney region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Lodge?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $495, for units it's $590.
- What schools are in Forest Lodge?
- There are 20 schools serving Forest Lodge on this page, including Forest Lodge Public School, St James Catholic Primary School, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School.
- How walkable is Forest Lodge?
- Forest Lodge has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Forest Lodge?
- Forest Lodge is close to Missenden Road, Glebe, The University Of Sydney, Camperdown, Annandale.
- What is the population of Forest Lodge?
- The population of Forest Lodge is approximately 4,965 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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