Shoalhaven
Little Forest
Little Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
185
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Little Forest.
Little Forest (2538) sits in the Shoalhaven region of NSW.
Little Forest has roughly 185 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Little Forest 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Little Forest's population at 185, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (91% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
185
Median age
59
Family households
91%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$380/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
185
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
9
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
Education
Schools in Little Forest.
Local schools for Little Forest
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Government School Catchment
Milton Public School
Budawang School
Ulladulla Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Little Forest.
- What is the Little Forest postcode?
- Little Forest is in the 2538 postcode, in NSW, in the Shoalhaven region.
- What is the average rent in Little Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $380, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Little Forest?
- There are 5 schools serving Little Forest on this page, including St Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School, Milton Public School, Budawang School.
- How walkable is Little Forest?
- Little Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Little Forest?
- Little Forest is close to Mount Kingiman, Croobyar, Pointer Mountain, Porters Creek, Yatte Yattah.
- What is the population of Little Forest?
- Little Forest has approximately 185 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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