Bass Coast Shire Council
Glen Forbes
Glen Forbes at a glance
Median house
$469,000
Median unit
$337,680
Population
118
Median age 56
About
Welcome to Glen Forbes.
Glen Forbes is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$469,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $337,680.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$308/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$308/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$469,000
$337,680
118
Median age: 56
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)3.41%
Based on $469,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.74%
Based on $337,680 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
118
Median age
56
Family households
93%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Glen Forbes.
Local schools for Glen Forbes
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bass Valley Primary School
Powlett River Primary School
San Remo Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Glen Forbes.
- What is the median house price in Glen Forbes?
- The median house price in Glen Forbes, VIC 3990 is $469,000. The median unit price is $337,680. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Glen Forbes postcode?
- Glen Forbes is in the 3990 postcode, in VIC, in the Bass Coast Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Glen Forbes?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $308, for units it's $308.
- What schools are in Glen Forbes?
- There are 14 schools serving Glen Forbes on this page, including Bass Valley Primary School, Village High School, Powlett River Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Glen Forbes?
- Glen Forbes is close to Adams Estate, Queensferry, Grantville, Tenby Point, Corinella.
- What is the population of Glen Forbes?
- Glen Forbes has approximately 118 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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