Little Forest, NSW 2538 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Little Forest is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2538, home to 185 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Shoalhaven local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 185 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 185
- Median age
- 59 years
- Median household income
- $1,218 /week
- Median personal income
- $619 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,434
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- Milton Public School
- Budawang School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Forest Boundary Trail At Little Forest Rd
- Little Forest Rd At Ridge Top Track
- Little Forest Rd At Woorawa Lane
- 480 Little Forest Rd
- Little Forest Rd Opp 480
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 90.5% of the 84 resolvable premises in Little Forest. 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: 90.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 76 across postcode 2538 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 23% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 18 violent offences, 15 other offences, 13 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Little Forest?
Little Forest (NSW 2538) had 185 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Little Forest?
The median advertised rent in Little Forest is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Little Forest?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Little Forest covering government sectors. Nearest include: Milton Public School (5.3 km), Budawang School (6.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Little Forest?
Little Forest is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (90.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Little Forest?
Across postcode 2538, 76 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (18), other (15), theft (13). 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 Little Forest?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Little Forest centroid. 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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