NSW2428· Pop. 25,187Mid-Coast

FORSTER SHOPPING VILLAGE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$780,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.5%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-17.2%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

1.4%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FORSTER SHOPPING VILLAGE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$530/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

-6.9

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.64%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

46 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$495k

2021

$600k

2022

$720k

2023

$710k

2024

$810k

2025

$943k

2026

$780k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

FORSTER SHOPPING VILLAGE is a NSW suburb offering moderate rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$980/wk

$51k taxable p.a.

Renters

24.7%

70.1% owner-occupier

Median age

58.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.6%

Population growth

+1.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

4% apartments

Degree qualified

30.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.7%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.8 ha

Large block

Household size

2.6 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

2.4%

Mostly long-term tenants

Market activity

Distance to CBD

219.2 km

Regional

Days on market

73 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

31.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

102.9 km

Inland

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

110/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2428

🏫4 Primary🎓3 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (4)

Holy Name Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1014

Pacific Palms Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1007

Forster Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 934

Tuncurry Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 930

🎓Secondary (3)

Great Lakes College Senior Campus

Government · Yrs 11-12

ICSEA 988

Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 949

Great Lakes College Forster Campus

Government · Yrs 7-10

ICSEA 936

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

98/ 100

0.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

965ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

13/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 5 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

high

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

high

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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