Forest Lodge, NSW 2037 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Forest Lodge is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2037, home to 4,965 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Sydney local government area and roughly 3 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,965
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $2,437 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,469 /week
- Median family income
- $3,664 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Sydney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - City and Inner South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Sydney
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $590 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,033
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Forest Lodge Public School
- Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus
- Glebe Public School
- Ultimo Public School
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 tram stops, 48 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 tram stops, 1 ferry stop, 123 bus stops
- Wigram Rd Opp Bell Lane
- Glebe Point Rd At Hereford St
- Wigram Rd At Bell Lane
- Glebe Light Rail
- Blackwattle Bay Wharf
Lifestyle & amenities
- 127 cafés
- 133 restaurants
- 41 pubs and bars
- 234 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 5 libraries
- 14 supermarkets
- 67 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 3.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 49.6% of the 3,009 resolvable premises in Forest Lodge. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 49.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 1.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 6.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 42.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 2,184 across postcode 2037 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 799 theft, 505 violent offences, 213 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forest Lodge?
Forest Lodge (NSW 2037) had 4,965 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 34. It sits within the Sydney local government area.
What is the median rent in Forest Lodge?
The median advertised rent in Forest Lodge is $590/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Forest Lodge?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Forest Lodge covering government sectors. Nearest include: Forest Lodge Public School (0.3 km), Sydney Secondary College Blackwattle Bay Campus (0.7 km), Glebe Public School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Forest Lodge?
Forest Lodge is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (49.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Forest Lodge?
Across postcode 2037, 2,184 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were theft (799), violent (505), other (213). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Forest Lodge?
In Forest Lodge, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (3.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Forest Lodge?
140 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Forest Lodge centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 48 bus stops, 4 tram stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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