Forster, Australia

Full City Profile

1.9 /5.0

D Poor

13,660 Population 3/sq mi density

23 ft Elevation 7 meters

65°F Avg Temperature 18°C

Overall

1.9 / 5.0

Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$19,638 median income, 4.9% unemployment

Affordability

1.1 / 5.0

$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

Forster, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$19,638

74% below

$19,638 per capita

Home Value

$191,600

32% below

Median Rent

$958/mo

18% below

Unemployment

4.9%

36% above

Avg Temperature

65°F

345 sunny days/yr

Is Forster a Good Place to Live?

1.9 / 5.0 - Poor

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forster residents earn a median household income of $19,638 , which is 74% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,638. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,298 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forster is $191,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $958/month.

Climate & Weather

Forster has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July. The area gets 345 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,660

Median Age57.0 yrs

Density3/mi²

Foreign Born11.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$19,638

Per Capita$19,638

Unemployment4.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$378

Housing

Home Value$191,600

Rent$958

Ownership72.2%

Housing Units5,464

Climate

Avg Temp65°F

Sunny Days345/yr

Rain28.9 in/yr

Elevation23 ft

Did You Know?

11.4% of residents are foreign-born.