Median house price
$2.6M
+9.2% change
NSW · Northern Beaches Council
Forestville, 2087
Est. population · Jun 2025
9,090
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.8%
Median age
43
Median income
$2,507/wk
Employment rate
58.2%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$2,600,000
Languages at home
25.4%non-English
Most common: Cantonese, Mandarin, French
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Education hub
- Café precinct
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Forestville is a practical established suburb in Northern Beaches Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with family life visible on every street. Overseas-born and multilingual households are a noticeable part of the local population.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period.
Among similar metro suburbs, the suburb earns a excellent desirability read, with community and employment, plus growth momentum the standout strengths.
At a glance
Forestville snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$1,150/wk
Houses $1,250 · Units $600
Population (ERP)
9,090
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.9%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#5
among Metro Sydney · Established
Safety
1st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
92nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 74.3/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 1% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 73rd in Australia
- State rank
- 8th in NSW
- Peer rank
- #5 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #5 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $600
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,250
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $1,150
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 55
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $2,600,000
- Median price change
- +9.2%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
9,090(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +1.8% over 5 years · 56th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +1.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +62
- Change in 5 years
- +164
- Growth rank in NSW
- 56th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~9,250), extrapolated at +0.4% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 8,659
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $2,507
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.9%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 149 of 3,045
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,250
- Employment rate
- 58.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,326 / 380 / 187
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 140
- Against the person
- 51
- Against property
- 64
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 15.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 170 residents
- State safety percentile
- 0.9th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -16.4%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault21
- Fraud14
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment22
- Malicious Damage To Property30
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault13
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 1,132
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 92th
School list
- Forestville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1141 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 462 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 0.3 km awayView on My School →
- Forestville Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1171 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 56% · 49 students · Top SEA quarter 73% · 0.8 km awayView on My School →
- Aspect Vern Barnett SchoolSpecial · Independent · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 54% · 97 students · Top SEA quarter 44% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1145 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 26% · 282 students · Top SEA quarter 57% · 0.9 km awayView on My School →
- Killarney Heights High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1132 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 969 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Frenchs Forest Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1123 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 27% · 218 students · Top SEA quarter 52% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Killarney Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 661 students · Top SEA quarter 62% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Davidson High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1089 · 81th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 790 students · Top SEA quarter 32% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Mimosa Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1119 · 89th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 562 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Orchard Early Learning ForestvilleWarringah Roadchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
75 public transport stops in this suburb
- Warringah Rd After Woodlands Rd
- Warringah Rd At Ryrie Av
- Warringah Rd At Starkey St
- Warringah Rd Opp Maxwell Pde
- Yarraman Av At Rangers Retreat Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
309 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
6 restaurants · 6 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 5 places of worship
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 20 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 18 parks mapped in suburb, 9 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 75 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 25 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.69
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.31
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.08
Food & drink(20)
- Forestville BakeryBakery
Darley Street
- BrewscapeCafe
- CharlotteCafe
- Forrest Brunch BarCafe
- Grounded CoffeeCafe
- The AuthorCafe
- Tilt CafeCafe
- AGA Mediteranian CuisineFast food
- Base 'N' BurgerFast food
Darley Street
- Domino'sFast food
- Haifa Food TruckFast food
10 Keldie Street
- Old English Fish N ChipsFast food
- Portogalo ChickenFast food
- Sols Acai BowlsFast food
- Clover Indian RestaurantRestaurant
- DoughRestaurant
- Edoka Sushi Noodle BarRestaurant
- Lucky & Pep'sRestaurant
- Sushi KatsumiRestaurant
- Thai GarlicRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- The Dublin ButcherButcher
23 The Centre
- Convenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- ColesSupermarket
6 Starkey Street, Forestville
Community(9)
- Orchard Early Learning ForestvilleChildcare
725 Warringah Road
- Forestville Library & Community Arts CentreCommunity centre
6 Darley Street, Forestville
- Forestville Memorial HallCommunity centre
3 Starkey Street, Forestville
- Forestville Senior Citizens CentreCommunity centre
3 Starkey Street, Forestville
- Forestville LibraryLibrary
6 Darley Street, Forestville
- Aspect Vern Barnett SchoolSchool
41 Cook Street, Forestville
- Forestville Montessori SchoolSchool
1 Angel Place, Forestville
- Forestville Public SchoolSchool
7 Melwood Avenue, Forestville
- Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
11 Currie Road
Health & services(9)
- Dentists on StarkeyDentist
16 Starkey Street
- Forestville DentalDentist
- Northern Beaches Denture ClinicDentist
- Seb Northern Beaches DentistDentist
- Forestville Medical PracticeMedical clinic
- The Centre DoctorsMedical clinic
Unit 35
- Blooms The ChemistPharmacy
- Forestville PharmacyPharmacy
25 The Centre
- VetMedVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(43)
- Currie Road Dog ParkDog park
- Forestville War Memorial Playing Fields (Melwood Oval)Dog park
- Clube De LutasGym
- Community MovesGym
- Forest 24/7Gym
- Healthspan CollectiveGym
- KX PilatesGym
- Angophora ReservePark
- Brown Street ReservePark
- Calca ReservePark
- Casuarina ReservePark
Bushland Avenue, Forestville
- Cook Street ReservePark
- Epacris ReservePark
- Epacris Reserve No. 2Park
- Forestville ParkPark
- Gwarra ReservePark
- Keegan ReservePark
- Lindsay ReservePark
- Park (2)
- Poppy Park ForestvillePark
- Rounce ReservePark
- Ryrie ReservePark
- Wellman ReservePark
- Davison ParkPicnic area
- Forestville Library PlaygroundPlayground
- Playground (8)
- Forestville Rugby Union FieldSports field
Melwood Avenue, Forestville
- Forestville Skate ParkSports field
Melwood Avenue, Forestville
- J10Sports field
- J7Sports field
- J8/J9Sports field
- Melwood 1Sports field
- Melwood 2Sports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Transport(36)
36 bus stops
Other(85)
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Liquorland WarehouseAlcohol
682 Warringah Road
- Forest Chiropractic CentreAlternative
- Village Health Osteopathic ClinicAlternative
- ATM
- atmxATM
- PrecinctATM
- Canoe RampAttraction
- The Audiology PlaceAudiologist
- Battery WorldBattery
- Bbq (2)
- Clear SkinBeauty salon
- Forestville Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
55 The Centre
- Rose Nails & BeautyBeauty salon
- Bench (15)
- Bicycle Parking (6)
- Car repair
- Car repair
681 Warringah Road
- Dr.Car ForestvilleCar repair
- Forest Service CentreCar repair
Warringah Road
- Car wash
- VinniesCharity
- IWWClothes
7 Cook Street, Forestville
- Clubhouse
- Compressed Air
- Clarendon Homes Forestville Display HomesDisplay Home
- Drinking water (5)
- Dry Cleaning
- JoltEV charging
- Forestville Fire StationFire station
8 Cook Street, Forestville
- Fitness Station
- Garden
- Drift Hair RetreatHairdresser
Starkey Street
- Men's cutsHairdresser
- Mercut BarberHairdresser
- Eaton's Building Supplies Mitre 10Hardware
9 Cook Street
- House 2 HomeHouseware
- Information (4)
- Sydney North AreaInformation
- Jewels by BogiesJewelry
- Forestville RSL ClubLicensed Club
22 Melwood Avenue, Forestville
- Clover GrandMassage
- Newsagent
53
- G&M OptometristOptometrist
Starkey Street
- Outdoor Seating
- Forest Rugby CarparkParking
- Melwood Car ParkParking
- Parking (16)
- Parking Entrance
- Parking Space (30)
- Bakealicious by GabirelaPastry
13 The Centre
- PuppuccinoPet Grooming
- ArkoPetrol station
Warringah Road
- BPPetrol station
- Forestville FuelPetrol station
- Hill & Co.Petrol station
- Shell ReddyPetrol station
- Elevation One PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Picnic Table (21)
- Forestville Presbyterian ChurchPlace of worship
685 Warringah Road, Forestville
- Forestville Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
9 Darley Street, Forestville
- Frenchs Forest Baptis ChurchPlace of worship
- Our Lady of Good CounselPlace of worship
9 Currie Road, Forestville
- St. David's Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
697 Warringah Road, Forestville
- Australia PostPost Box
- Forestville Post OfficePost office
16
- Public Bookcase
- Northern Beaches CouncilPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Recycling (3)
- Shelter (6)
- Social Facility (2)
- Uniting Tredinnick VillageSocial Facility
75 Cook Street, Forestville
- StorhubStorage Rental
- Taxi
- TelstraTelephone
- Tobacco
- Reece Plumbing CentreTrade
10 Cook Street
- BridgestoneTyres
- Payless Tyres & BreaksTyres
- Vacant (2)
- Kids ParadiseVariety Store
Unit 27
- Waste Basket (3)
- Watering Place
- Weighbridge (2)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
16 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Angophora ReservePark
- Brown Street ReservePark
- Calca ReservePark
- Casuarina ReservePark
- Cook Street ReservePark
- Currie Road Dog ParkPark
- Epacris ReservePark
- Epacris Reserve No. 2Park
- Forestville ParkPark
- Gwarra ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 18
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
5 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Forestville Presbyterian Church
685 Warringah Road, Forestville
- Forestville Uniting Church
9 Darley Street, Forestville
- Frenchs Forest Baptis Church
- Our Lady of Good Counsel
9 Currie Road, Forestville
- St. David's Anglican Church
697 Warringah Road, Forestville
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 12
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Beaches Hospital (2.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Blooms The ChemistPharmacy
- Dentists on StarkeyStarkey StreetDentist
- Elevation One PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
- Forest Chiropractic CentreAlternative
- Forestville DentalDentist
- Forestville Medical PracticeDoctor
- Forestville PharmacyThe CentrePharmacy
- G&M OptometristStarkey StreetOptometrist
- Seb Northern Beaches DentistDentist
- The Audiology PlaceAudiologist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 199
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.9
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 321 mm · ~40 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 359 mm · ~45 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 17° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 263 mm · ~33 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 242 mm · ~30 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 26 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Fences23 BENTLEY AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 GLENTREES AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Under Assessment
July 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure34 COOK STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)66 FERGUSON STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Under Assessment
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure27 BROWN STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Under Assessment
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Erection of a new structure681 WARRINGAH ROAD FORESTVILLE 2087Under Assessment
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space17 ALTONA AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure20 ALKOOMIE AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Additional Information Requested
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation791 WARRINGAH ROAD FORESTVILLE 2087Under Assessment
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation44 WELLMAN ROAD FORESTVILLE 2087Under Assessment
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation29 FERGUSON STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
April 2026
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing9 NICHOLAS AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached); Swimming pool73 MELWOOD AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation20A BROWN STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 ARTHUR STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation17 CALCA CRESCENT FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
March 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure81 ARTHUR STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Dual occupancy (attached)11 WALKOM AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 BENTLEY AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Subdivision70 STARKEY STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3 SAFORD STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
February 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure13 VALLEY ROAD FORESTVILLE 2087Deferred Commencement
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure12 TYRONE AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Additional Information Requested
- Dwelling house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Residential Accommodation17A EDINBURGH ROAD FORESTVILLE 2087Operational consent issued
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure3 DARLEY STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Pending Court Appeal
January 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure46 MILHAM CRESCENT FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Demolition; Dual occupancy (attached)32 DUKE STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces16 BROWN STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure15 MILHAM CRESCENT FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure9 NEALE AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Demolition; Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure69 MELWOOD AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
November 2025
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure75 COOK STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 VALLEY ROAD FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool23 BENTLEY AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Erection of a new structure27 BROWN STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 CULLEN STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 EDINBURGH ROAD FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure637 WARRINGAH ROAD FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure51 LADY DAVIDSON CIRCUIT FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 DEAKIN STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah23 BRIDGEVIEW CRESCENT FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure37 CANNONS PARADE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure103 ARTHUR STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 COOLABAH CRESCENT FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure10 VIOLET AVENUE FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
- Dual occupancy; Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached); Residential Accommodation25 COOK STREET FORESTVILLE 2087Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
- Member of Parliament
- Sophie SCAMPS (Independent)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 129,339
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.3%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.2 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 53.7%Labor 46.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.9 km away).
Coalition 48.1%Labor 51.9%
5.5 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +51.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- ForestvilleLabor 52.0% · Coalition 48.0% TPP (2025)0.0 km away
- Forestville EastLabor 49.5% · Coalition 50.5% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- Killarney HeightsLabor 54.5% · Coalition 45.5% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- Frenchs ForestLabor 51.9% · Coalition 48.1% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Frenchs Forest EastLabor 49.6% · Coalition 50.4% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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