October 2026 data · Central Coast (NSW) · NSW
Forresters Beach house prices: median price and growth
- Median house
- $1.50m ▲ +2.0% in 12 months
- Median unit
- $1.05m Too few sales for a change
The median house price in Forresters Beach is $1.50m (October 2026), up 2.0% over 12 months. Units have a median of $1.05m. That puts Forresters Beach above the typical Central Coast suburb ($1.16m) and number 2 of the 4 suburbs around it.
Forresters Beach price changes
| Type | Median | 3 mo | 6 mo | 12 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $1.50m | ▼ −9.8% | ▼ −2.0% | ▲ +2.0% |
| Unit | $1.05m | – | – | – |
Changes compare the median with three, six and twelve months earlier. A dash means too few sales for a reliable figure. How these figures are worked out.
Forresters Beach compared with nearby suburbs
Suburbs within about 1 km of Forresters Beach, dearest house median first. Select a column heading to sort.
| House | Unit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamberal | $1.74m | ▼ −4.4% | ▲ +2.4% | ▲ +5.5% | $1.32m | ▲ +17.3% | ▲ +20.0% | ▲ +20.0% |
| Forresters Beach | $1.50m | ▼ −9.8% | ▼ −2.0% | ▲ +2.0% | $1.05m | – | – | – |
| Bateau Bay | $1.25m | ▲ +2.4% | ▲ +3.8% | ▲ +7.1% | $796k | ▼ −0.5% | ▲ +2.4% | ▲ +17.1% |
| Tumbi Umbi | $1.06m | ▲ +4.1% | ▲ +1.9% | ▲ +9.0% | $700k | – | – | – |
Living in Forresters Beach
From the 2021 ABS Census: Forresters Beach against the Central Coast (NSW) council area and NSW. Council and state percentages count all their residents; their medians are the middle suburb by population.
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| Figure | Forresters Beach | Central Coast (NSW) (council) | NSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| People | |||
| Population | 3,354 | 346,662 | 8,072,118 |
| Median age | 44 | 43 | 39 |
| Families with children | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Born overseas | 14.4% | 16.1% | 29.3% |
| Language other than English at home | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Work and education | |||
| Median household income | $1,758/wk | $1,493/wk | $1,888/wk |
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| Professionals and managers | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
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| Bachelor degree or higher | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
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| Housing | |||
| Owned outright | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Owned with a mortgage | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Rented | 14.8% | 27.5% | 32.5% |
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| Flats and apartments | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
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| SEIFA advantage (IRSAD), Australian decile | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
🔒 Age, occupation and ancestry breakdowns for Forresters Beach, its council and NSW
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021. More figures, maps and the 2016 Census are in Location Insights.
Crime in Forresters Beach
Recorded criminal incidents in the 12 months to June 2026, by offence category, against the 12 months before. Busiest categories first.
| Offence category | 12 months to June 2026 | 12 months before | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft | 40 | 49 | ▼ −9 |
| Assault | 14 | 7 | ▲ +7 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 15 | ▼ −3 |
| Malicious damage to property | 12 | 13 | ▼ −1 |
| Against justice procedures | 8 | 8 | 0 |
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), on ABS suburb boundaries. Every category and month since 1995 is in the Crime Explorer.
Common questions
What is the median house price in Forresters Beach?
The median house price in Forresters Beach was $1.50m in October 2026, up 2.0% on a year earlier. The typical Central Coast suburb median was $1.16m.
What is the median unit price in Forresters Beach?
The median unit price in Forresters Beach was $1.05m in October 2026.
Is Forresters Beach more expensive than nearby suburbs?
Of the 3 neighbouring suburbs with a median house price, 1 is dearer than Forresters Beach and 2 are cheaper or the same.
Where does this data come from?
Prices come from REA sales data for October 2026, all bedroom counts, refreshed monthly. Medians cover sales over the past 12 months; changes are shown only where at least 10 homes of that type sold.