Forresters Beach, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Forresters Beach is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,354. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach is a coastal suburb of the Central Coast region of New South Wales, Australia between Terrigal and Bateau Bay. It forms part of the Central Coast Council local government area. Forresters Beach's reef breaks are well known to surfers. Its name comes from Robert Forrester who purchased 50 acres (200,000 m2) of land in 1861.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,354 |
| Population Density | 3,458 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | -33.4070°, 151.4760° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 31.5 inches (799 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,354. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Forresters Beach
Forresters Beach has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.5°C), the coldest is Jul (13.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1214 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.7°F |
| 20% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,458/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4070°S, 151.4760°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 5.7 in | |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in |
Forresters Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 55°F in June to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (2.6").
Radio Stations near Forresters Beach
19 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple J | - | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Triple J (QLD) | alternative, indie | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Sydney | news, talk | AAC 94 kbps | |
| triple j (NSW) | dance, hip-hop | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Indian link radio | music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2SM SRN Sydney | news talk, sport | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Radio National Live 20220701 | current affairs, news | AAC 94 kbps | |
| CADA (AAC+) | urban | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| ABC Country 20220701 | country | AAC 238 kbps | |
| Central Coast Radio.com | 90's and more!, alternative rock | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM 20220701 | classic, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| ABC 702kHz AM Sydney NSW Local Radio 20220701 | contemporary, current affairs | AAC 94 kbps | |
| CADA (MP3) | urban | MP3 128 kbps | |
| SBS PopAsia | c-pop, cantonese | AAC+ 97 kbps | |
| Bondi Radio (MP3) | dance, electronic | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Power Cuts Radio | - | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Northside Radio 99.3 | - | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Starter FM | dance, electronic | MP3 320 kbps | |
| Eastside Radio 89.7FM | - | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Forresters Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barkers Barn | ||||
| Classroom | ||||
| Henry Kendall Historical Museum | ||||
| Old Sydney Town | ||||
| RSL Museum | ||||
| St Joseph's Boys Home Museum | ||||
| Wyong District Museum & Historical Society |
Libraries in Forresters Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bateau Bay Village Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Erina Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gosford Regional Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Information Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Kariong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kariong Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincumber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kincumber Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lake Haven Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niagara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Niagara Library | 0.0 | |||||
| The Entrance Library & Council Services | 0.0 | |||||
| Toukley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tuggerah Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Umina Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woy Woy Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woy Woy Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyoming Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Wyoming Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Forresters Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ettalong Markets | |||||
| Ettalong Markets | |||||
| Gosford City Farmers Market | |||||
| Gosford City Farmers Market | |||||
| Terrigal Beach Markets | |||||
| Terrigal Beach Markets | |||||
| Toukley Lions Markets |
Hotels in Forresters Beach
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Forresters Beach
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Forresters Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Rd Brewing | ||||
| Bay Rd Brewing | ||||
| Hawkesbury Brewing Co | ||||
| Hawkesbury Brewing Co | ||||
| Six Strings Brewery | ||||
| Six Strings Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Forresters Beach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Forresters Beach
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | SYD | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Richmond | XRH | Medium Airport |
| Sydney Bankstown Airport | BWU | Medium Airport |
| Aberfoyle Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dr Fox Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Holsworthy (Military) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| St Mary's / Kennetts Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Tucker Creek Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Forresters Beach
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| The Glen Centre |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Forresters Beach?
Forresters Beach has a population of 3,354 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,458 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Forresters Beach?
Forresters Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 31.5 inches.
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