Forest Reefs, NSW 2798 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Forest Reefs is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2798, home to 537 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Orange local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 195 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 537
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $2,343 /week
- Median personal income
- $891 /week
- Median family income
- $2,750 /week
- Average household size
- 2.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blayney
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $325 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,174
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Spring Terrace Public School
- Spring Hill Public School
- Millthorpe Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 17 bus stops
- Forest Reefs Tavern, Forest Reefs Rd
- Forest Reefs Rd Opp Forest Reefs Tavern
- Forest Reefs Rd After Long Swamp Rd
- Tallwood Rd Opp 759
- 759 Tallwood Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 pub or bar
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.1% of the 217 resolvable premises in Forest Reefs. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 35 across postcode 2798 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 8 other offences, 8 property damage, 7 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forest Reefs?
Forest Reefs (NSW 2798) had 537 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Blayney local government area.
What is the median rent in Forest Reefs?
The median advertised rent in Forest Reefs is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Forest Reefs?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Forest Reefs covering government sectors. Nearest include: Spring Terrace Public School (6.8 km), Spring Hill Public School (8.5 km), Millthorpe Public School (9.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Forest Reefs?
Forest Reefs is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Forest Reefs?
Across postcode 2798, 35 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (8), property damage (8), violent (7). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Forest Reefs?
17 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Forest Reefs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 7 bus 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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