Forest Reefs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
537
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Forest Reefs.
The postcode for Forest Reefs is 2798 (NSW).
Forest Reefs (2798) sits in the Orange region of NSW.
Forest Reefs has roughly 537 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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 Reefs 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Reefs's population at 537, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
537
Median age
43
Family households
81%
Lone person
16%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
537
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
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.
0
0
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 Reefs.
Local schools for Forest Reefs
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Government School Catchment
Spring Terrace Public School
Millthorpe Public School
Spring Hill Public School
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Frequently asked
About Forest Reefs.
- What is the Forest Reefs postcode?
- Forest Reefs is in the 2798 postcode, in NSW, in the Orange City Council region.
- Where is Forest Reefs?
- Forest Reefs is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2798, in the Orange City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Reefs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Forest Reefs?
- There are 11 schools serving Forest Reefs on this page, including Spring Terrace Public School, Millthorpe Public School, Spring Hill Public School.
- How walkable is Forest Reefs?
- Forest Reefs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forest Reefs?
- Forest Reefs is close to Flyers Creek, Waldegrave, Beneree, Tallwood, Cadia.
- What is the population of Forest Reefs?
- The population of Forest Reefs is approximately 537 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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