October 2026 data · Northern Beaches · NSW
Forestville house prices: median price and growth
- Median house
- $2.57m ▲ +6.2% in 12 months
- Median unit
- $1.60m ▲ +16.3% in 12 months
The median house price in Forestville is $2.57m (October 2026), up 6.2% over 12 months. Units have a median of $1.60m, up 16.3% over 12 months. That puts Forestville below the typical Northern Beaches suburb ($2.78m) and number 9 of the 12 suburbs around it.
Forestville price changes
| Type | Median | 3 mo | 6 mo | 12 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House | $2.57m | ▲ +0.4% | ▲ +0.8% | ▲ +6.2% |
| Unit | $1.60m | ▲ +8.5% | ▲ +1.6% | ▲ +16.3% |
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.
Forestville compared with nearby suburbs
Suburbs within about 1 km of Forestville, dearest house median first. Select a column heading to sort.
| House | Unit | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roseville | $4.46m | ▲ +6.2% | ▲ +8.8% | ▲ +13.1% | $970k | ▼ −2.0% | ▼ −2.0% | ▲ +2.1% |
| East Lindfield | $4.28m | 0.0% | ▲ +0.2% | ▼ −0.2% | – | – | – | – |
| Castle Cove | $3.80m | ▼ −3.6% | ▼ −5.0% | ▼ −5.0% | – | – | – | – |
| Roseville Chase | $3.35m | ▼ −12.7% | ▼ −13.0% | ▼ −13.4% | – | – | – | – |
| East Killara | $3.30m | ▼ −0.6% | ▼ −11.2% | ▼ −10.8% | – | – | – | – |
| St Ives | $3.05m | ▼ −12.0% | ▼ −11.8% | ▼ −6.3% | $1.10m | ▼ −1.8% | ▼ −1.8% | 0.0% |
| Killarney Heights | $2.78m | ▼ −0.7% | ▼ −0.7% | ▼ −2.5% | – | – | – | – |
| Allambie Heights | $2.65m | ▼ −3.8% | ▼ −5.5% | ▲ +0.8% | $1.16m | – | – | – |
| Forestville | $2.57m | ▲ +0.4% | ▲ +0.8% | ▲ +6.2% | $1.60m | ▲ +8.5% | ▲ +1.6% | ▲ +16.3% |
| Davidson | $2.40m | ▼ −0.2% | ▼ −2.4% | ▼ −0.6% | – | – | – | – |
| Frenchs Forest | $2.40m | ▼ −4.0% | ▼ −4.0% | 0.0% | $605k | ▼ −36.4% | ▼ −64.6% | ▼ −62.0% |
| Belrose | $2.37m | ▲ +0.4% | ▼ −1.4% | ▲ +0.7% | $787k | ▲ +2.3% | ▼ −17.2% | ▼ −8.5% |
Living in Forestville
From the 2021 ABS Census: Forestville against the Northern Beaches 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 | Forestville | Northern Beaches (council) | NSW |
|---|---|---|---|
| People | |||
| Population | 8,659 | 263,542 | 8,072,118 |
| Median age | 43 | 41 | 39 |
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| Born overseas | 32.0% | 30.2% | 29.3% |
| Language other than English at home | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
| Work and education | |||
| Median household income | $2,507/wk | $2,681/wk | $1,888/wk |
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| Housing | |||
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| Rented | 19.5% | 26.9% | 32.5% |
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| SEIFA advantage (IRSAD), Australian decile | 🔒 | 🔒 | 🔒 |
🔒 Age, occupation and ancestry breakdowns for Forestville, 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 Forestville
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 | 66 | 58 | ▲ +8 |
| Malicious damage to property | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Assault | 17 | 19 | ▼ −2 |
| Against justice procedures | 15 | 9 | ▲ +6 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 12 | 19 | ▼ −7 |
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 Forestville?
The median house price in Forestville was $2.57m in October 2026, up 6.2% on a year earlier. The typical Northern Beaches suburb median was $2.78m.
What is the median unit price in Forestville?
The median unit price in Forestville was $1.60m in October 2026, up 16.3% over 12 months.
Is Forestville more expensive than nearby suburbs?
Of the 11 neighbouring suburbs with a median house price, 8 are dearer than Forestville and 3 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.