Forest Glen
NSW 2157 • New South Wales
About Forest Glen
Forest Glen is a small semi-rural locality situated approximately 54 kilometres north of the Sydney CBD within the Hornsby Shire Council area of northern Sydney. Covering around 5.6 square kilometres, the locality is nestled in the bushland-fringed hills near Galston, sharing postcode 2157 with surrounding localities. With a population of 71 residents, Forest Glen has the quiet, leafy character of a rural retreat on Sydney's northern urban fringe, where properties are typically large acreage blocks surrounded by native bushland.
The locality sits within close reach of Galston and the Hills District, where residents access schools, small shopping centres, and community facilities. Nearby Galston Gorge and the surrounding bushland reserves provide opportunities for bushwalking and nature-based recreation. While Forest Glen itself has no commercial services, the broader area benefits from regional bus connections and easy access to Old Northern Road and other arterial routes linking to Hornsby, which provides a major train station, shopping, and a wide range of services. The semi-rural character and proximity to national park corridors make Forest Glen appealing to those seeking a peaceful bush lifestyle within commuting range of Sydney.
Forest Glen falls under postcode 2157 and is governed by the Hornsby Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Berowra, while state elections fall under the Hornsby electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2157
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2157, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2157; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional bus services via Old Northern Road — Hornsby (connections to Sydney) Approx. 30-45 min to Hornsby
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Car essential for local travel; Old Northern Road is the main corridor to Hornsby and Hills District
A semi-rural locality with no footpath infrastructure or local shops; all errands require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Glenorie Public School ICSEA 10559652 1237 Old Northern Rd
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Hillside Public School ICSEA 10419652 1459 122 Cattai Ridge Rd
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Hornsby Local Government Area, which contains Forest Glen. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)