Forster, NSW 2428
Mid-Coast CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2428
Updated
Median house price
$860,000
-2.0% over the past year.
Median of 281 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Forster at a glance
- Median unit
- $590,000
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 14.2k
- Median age 57
Prices: Median of 281 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2428), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Forster
Houses change hands at $860,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (281 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $590,000, roughly 31% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-2%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -2%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $172,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Forster on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2428)
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What to know about Forster
Forster (2428) sits in the Mid-Coast region of NSW. The median house here is $860,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -2% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Forster has roughly 14,187 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Forster scores 84/100 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,222 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 84/100
- Transit
- 30/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Forster's population at 14,187, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 62%
- Lone person
- 35%
- Owner occupied
- 68%
- Renter occupied
- 26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.93% (median rent $650/wk against a $860,000 price tag). Units yield 3.97% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.93%
- On the $860,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.97%
- On the $590,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -2.0%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
788 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,222 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Forster
- What is the median house price in Forster?
- The median house price in Forster, NSW 2428 is $860,000 (median of 281 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $590,000. Annual growth is -2.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Forster?
- A useful starting point is the Forster median house price of $860,000 (units $590,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Forster a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Forster is 3.9%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2428), June 2026) against the median house price of $860,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 2.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Forster is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Forster postcode?
- Forster is in the 2428 postcode, in NSW, in the Mid-Coast Council region.
- Where is Forster?
- Forster is a suburb in the Mid-Coast Council area, NSW 2428.
- What is the average rent in Forster?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Forster?
- There are 6 schools serving Forster on this page, including Holy Name Primary School, Forster Public School, Tuncurry Public School.
- How walkable is Forster?
- Forster has a Walk Score of 84 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Forster?
- Forster is close to Tuncurry, Green Point, Coomba Park, Wallis Lake, Shallow Bay.
- What is the population of Forster?
- The population of Forster is approximately 14,187 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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