Northern Beaches Council
Forestville
Forestville at a glance
Median house
$2,420,000
+6.2% year on year
Median unit
$538,560
Sales data pending
Days on market
56
Average to sell
Walk score
82
Very walkable
Population
8,659
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Forestville.
Forestville is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$2,420,000
+6.2% over the past year. Median unit price $538,560.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$720/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$2,420,000
+6.2% annual growth
$538,560
Sales data pending
56
Average days to sell
8,659
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.55%
Based on $2,420,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.28%
Based on $538,560 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+6.2%
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 202676%
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.
5-year trajectory
at +6.2%/yr
2021
$1.8M
5-year change
+35%
2026
$2.4M
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
8,659
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
137
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.
82
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forestville.
Local schools for Forestville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Forestville Public School
Killarney Heights High School
Killarney Heights 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 Forestville.
- What is the median house price in Forestville?
- The median house price in Forestville, NSW 2087 is $2,420,000. The median unit price is $538,560. Annual growth is +6.2%.
- What is the Forestville postcode?
- Forestville is in the 2087 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forestville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $720, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Forestville?
- There are 20 schools serving Forestville on this page, including Forestville Public School, Aspect Vern Barnett School, Forestville Montessori School.
- How walkable is Forestville?
- Forestville has a Walk Score of 82 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Forestville?
- Forestville is close to Killarney Heights, Roseville Chase, Frenchs Forest, Belrose West, East Lindfield.
- What is the population of Forestville?
- Forestville has approximately 8,659 residents. 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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