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Forest Reefs, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Forest Reefs is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 512. Elevation: 3,100 ft (945 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.3 /5.0
B Good
512 Population 5/sq mi density
3,100 ft Elevation 945 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$30,116 Median Income
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,116 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$183,000 home value, $915/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population512
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,116
Per Capita$30,116
Unemployment1.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$183,000
Rent$915
Ownership89.2%
Housing Units205

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation3,100 ft (945 m)
Population512
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,100 ft (945 m)
Coordinates-33.4645°, 149.0790°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$30,116
Median Age43.0 years

About Forest Reefs

Forest Reefs is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 512. The city sits at an elevation of 3,100 feet (945 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Forest Reefs has a population of 512 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

512
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
110.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Forest Reefs vs Australia Average

The median household income in Forest Reefs is $30,116, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,116 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $579, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 49 business establishments.

Income: Forest Reefs vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,116
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,116
Avg Weekly Wage$579

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)49

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Forest Reefs is $183,000, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $915 (21% below the national average of $1,163). 89.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 205 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,000
35% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$915
21% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership89.2%
Owner-Occupied89.2%
Renter-Occupied10.8%
Housing Units205

Property Tax

Climate in Forest Reefs

Forest Reefs has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 827 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.2° / 28° 66.2
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 12.6° / 26.1° 76.8
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 68.2
Apr 12.6°C / 55°F 6° / 19.3° 44.0
May 8.2°C / 47°F 2.4° / 14° 49.5
Jun 6.1°C / 43°F 1.4° / 10.8° 70.4
Jul 5.2°C / 41°F 0.4° / 9.9° 74.6
Aug 6.2°C / 43°F 0.9° / 11.5° 77.8
Sep 8.9°C / 48°F 2.9° / 14.9° 75.4
Oct 12°C / 54°F 5.6° / 18.4° 61.5
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.3° 73.3
Dec 18°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.2° 89.4
Forest Reefs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,100 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,100 ft (945 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4645°N, 149.0790°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Aug) 3.94"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

36 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.5 on Mar 8, 2024.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 14 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 88 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 83 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 88 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 92 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 121 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 119 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 79 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 134 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 72 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 149 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 104 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 76 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 76 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 113 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 92 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 127 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 122 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 105 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
March 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
July 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
August 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Wettest
September 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in

Forest Reefs has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in June to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (3.9") and March the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Forest Reefs

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Spring Terrace Public School
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Museums in Forest Reefs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cadia Cornish Engine House
Carcoar Hospital Museum
Carmanhurst Military Museum
Court House Museum
Golden Memories Millthorpe Museum
Orange Regional Museum
Stoke Stable Museum
The Viv Kable Museum

Libraries in Forest Reefs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Blayney Library0.0
Orange Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Forest Reefs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central Tablelands Livestock Exchange

Hotels in Forest Reefs

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunny Ridge Grand Country Home

Breweries in Forest Reefs

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Badlands Brewery
Badlands Brewery

Airports Near Forest Reefs

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
airlie private stripSmall Airport
Bendick Murrell AirstripSmall Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2Small Airport
Canowindra AirportSmall Airport
Coombing Park AirportSmall Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview AirportSmall Airport
Limekilns airfieldSmall Airport
Pipers AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Forest Reefs

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Forest Reefs Uniting Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Reefs

What is the population of Forest Reefs?

Forest Reefs has a population of 512 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Forest Reefs expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,116, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Forest Reefs?

Forest Reefs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Forest Reefs?

The job market in Forest Reefs is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $579. There are 49 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Forest Reefs?

The median home value in Forest Reefs is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 89.2%.

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