Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Forest Reefs

66 km²

Forest Reefs is characterised by high household incomes, a slightly lower share of renters than usual and a moderately large population.

Open map →

📍 Forest Reefs, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population537▲ +15.5%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +10.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.4%People aged 65 and over16.2%Children under 1519.4%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (20%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Older adults (45–64)31.7%

Young adults (25–44)19.9%

Children (0–14)19.4%

Seniors (65+)16.2%

Youth (15–24)11.4%

Marital status

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Married at 60%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (6%).

Married60%
Never married28%
Divorced6%
Widowed3%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Australia at 96%, followed by England (2%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia85.8%

England1.9%

New Zealand1.1%

South Africa0.6%

Language

People using another language at home0.0%

Language used at home

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is English only at 100%.

English only91.6%

Religion

People with no religion27.7%

Religious affiliation

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Christianity at 69%, followed by No religion (31%).

Christianity69%
No religion31%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1250.5%

Highest year of school

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Year 12 at 56%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 11 (7%).

Year 1250.5%

Year 1027.2%

Year 116.3%

Year 9 or below6.1%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$891▲ +47.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,343▲ +46.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,750▲ +45.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week20.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week33.1%

Household income distribution

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 30%, followed by $650–$1,499 (19%) and $4,000 or more (19%).

$1,500–$2,99927.3%

$650–$1,49917.4%

$4,000 or more17.4%

$3,000–$3,99915.7%

Under $65012.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.6%People with a mental health condition8.6%People needing help with daily activities2.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (15%).

Mental health8.6%

Other condition8.2%

Asthma6.5%

Arthritis6.1%

Cancer3.9%

Diabetes3.2%

Heart disease3.2%

Lung condition1.7%

Stroke1.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers25.1%People providing unpaid care13.3%People caring for children unpaid30.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.9→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families4.9%

Family composition

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Couples with children at 68%, followed by Couples without children (27%) and One-parent families (5%).

Couples with children68%
Couples without children27%
One-parent families5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$325▲ +62.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,174▲ +11.5%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting9.9%Homes owned outright36.6%Separate (detached) houses97.7%

How homes are owned or rented

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 49%, followed by Owned outright (40%) and Rented (11%).

Owned with a mortgage49%
Owned outright40%
Rented11%

Types of homes

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Separate house at 100%.

Separate house100%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Car (driver) at 68%, followed by Worked at home (25%) and Walked (5%).

Car (driver)56.5%

Worked at home20.4%

Walked4.1%

Car (passenger)2.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years26.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate1.1%Labour-force participation64.9%Employed full-time62.5%

Industries people work in

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 16%, followed by Education & training (12%) and Health care & social assistance (12%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing14.9%

Education & training11.2%

Health care & social assistance11.2%

Construction9.3%

Retail trade8.2%

Mining6.7%

Professional & technical6.7%

Public administration & safety5.9%

Accommodation & food5.2%

Other services4.5%

Occupations people work in

In Forest Reefs, the largest group is Managers at 23%, followed by Professionals (22%) and Technicians & trades (19%).

Managers22.7%

Professionals21.6%

Technicians & trades19.0%

Clerical & administrative11.9%

Labourers8.9%

Community & personal service5.6%

Sales workers5.2%

Machinery operators & drivers3.7%

Nearby areas

Waldegrave Tallwood Spring Terrace Cadia Errowanbang Spring Hill (Orange - NSW)Springside (NSW)Huntley (Orange - NSW)

👥 Demographics & Identity