Forestville at a glance
Walk score
82
Very walkable
Population
8,659
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Forestville.
The postcode for Forestville is 2087 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Forestville (2087) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Forestville has roughly 8,659 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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What it’s like to live here.
Forestville scores 82/100 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 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forestville's population at 8,659, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,659
Median age
43
Family households
78%
Lone person
21%
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)
$720/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
8,659
Median age: 43
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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
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Government School Catchment
Forestville Public School
Killarney Heights High School
Killarney Heights 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 Forestville.
- What is the Forestville postcode?
- Forestville is in the 2087 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Forestville?
- Forestville is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2087. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, 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?
- The population of Forestville is approximately 8,659 (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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