Forresters Beach
NSW 2260 • Greater Sydney
About Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach is a peaceful coastal suburb on the New South Wales Central Coast, situated within the Central Coast City Council area approximately 75 kilometres north of Sydney. Set across 2.8 square kilometres at a modest elevation of 47 metres above the beach strip, it recorded a population of 3,354 at the 2021 Census — a significant increase from 2,900 in 2016, reflecting growing demand for coastal living outside Sydney. With a median age of 44 and a high proportion of married residents, Forresters Beach has the character of an established and family-orientated community.
The suburb's main drawcard is its proximity to the beach and the broader Terrigal-Avoca Beach coastal corridor, popular for swimming, surfing, and outdoor recreation. Residents are within a short drive of Terrigal village, which offers cafes, restaurants, boutiques, and essential services. Gosford station, about 12 kilometres away, provides rail connections to Sydney via the T1 Central Coast and Newcastle Line, and the suburb is well-positioned for those seeking a sea-change lifestyle while maintaining reasonable access to the city. Its very low social housing rate and above-average household income signal a predominantly owner-occupier, aspirational demographic.
Forresters Beach falls under postcode 2260 and is governed by the Central Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dobell, while state elections fall under the Terrigal electorate.
Location
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Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Forresters Beach for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2260
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2260, 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 2260; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Census personal income 2016 vs 2021
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Busways Central Coast services — Gosford / Terrigal 15-25 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Pacific Motorway (M1) provides the main road connection to Sydney
Car is needed for almost all errands; walking is primarily recreational along the beach and coastal paths
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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1 Arundel Road
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Erina Heights Public School ICSEA 10944367 7608 Serpentine Rd
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75 Duffy's Road
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165 Serpentine Road
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Terrigal High School ICSEA 10444384 4677 Charles Kay Drive
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Terrigal Public School ICSEA 10784384 4599 Havenview Rd
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2 Warrambool Road
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Wamberal Public School ICSEA 104813 Lea Ave
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Central Coast Local Government Area, which contains Forresters Beach. 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)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 173
- 2. New Zealand 42
- 3. South Africa 23
- 4. Ireland 17
- 5. Germany 16
- 6. Scotland 16
- 7. United States 13
- 8. Brazil 12
- 9. China 10
- 10. Egypt 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)