Thinking about buying in Forster? Now could not be a better time, with 13865 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $865,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $30,000 to $15,790,000. Forster is located very near to the coast so expect stunning views of the ocean and access to beaches. Demand is likely to be very strong in this location which will support higher prices
Median Weekly Rent | $394.00 |
Median Monthly Mortgage | $1698.96 |
Median Persons Per Bedroom | 0.67 |
Average Household Size | 2.22 |
Average Age | 56.57 |
Average Income | $605.43 |
Average Cars Per Dwelling | 1.67 |
Average Properties Within 50M | 36 |
1 Bed  $518,000 |
2 Bed  $547,000 |
3 Bed  $845,000 |
4 Bed  $1,077,000 |
5 Bed  $1,265,000 |
6 Bed+$1,352,000 |
In Forster there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. Low average incomes in Forster is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. Low average earnings from people in Forster leads to lower quality housing which also negatively impacts the provision of facilities. As a consequence this area is often seen as less desirable, with lower quality of housing and slower price growth. Medium density in Forster necessitates a mix of lifestyle options for housing, shops, open areas, and facilties. Where this is available, demand is high and growth ensured. With very low industrial sector presence in Forster the focus is on lifestyle, driving specific demand around facilities, services, and open space. Most people are employed in service sectors with a higher than average proportion being able to work from home. This may incease demand over the medium term.
334 detloff rd, forster, sa, 5238 | Under Contract |
Forster Public School
Holy Name Primary School
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
Great Lakes College Tuncurry Campus
Great Lakes College Senior Campus
Tuncurry Public School
(While the above schools are located with the suburb of Forster there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)Incidents Trend State Average
(mm) RAIN | Min (°C) TEMP | Max (°C) TEMP | Min (%) HUMIDITY | Max (%) HUMIDITY | (m/sec) WIND | (MJ/sq m) SOLAR | |
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Jan | 0.4 | 14.4 | 30.8 | 26.6 | 84.6 | 5.4 | 27.0 |
Feb | 1.2 | 14.2 | 29.1 | 31.7 | 87.3 | 5.0 | 22.0 |
Mar | 0.4 | 11.9 | 27.0 | 31.6 | 89.4 | 4.5 | 18.4 |
Apr | 0.8 | 9.5 | 23.4 | 36.5 | 90.2 | 4.0 | 13.9 |
May | 1.2 | 7.1 | 19.2 | 45.3 | 92.6 | 3.9 | 10.2 |
Jun | 1.1 | 5.0 | 16.3 | 51.7 | 95.0 | 3.8 | 8.8 |
Jul | 1.4 | 4.9 | 16.0 | 52.7 | 94.3 | 4.5 | 9.2 |
Aug | 1.2 | 4.4 | 16.6 | 45.7 | 94.0 | 4.5 | 12.0 |
Sept | 1.1 | 5.9 | 20.7 | 35.1 | 93.4 | 4.7 | 16.7 |
Oct | 0.7 | 7.7 | 23.8 | 30.1 | 90.6 | 4.7 | 21.2 |
Nov | 0.6 | 9.9 | 26.2 | 26.1 | 87.7 | 5.1 | 25.1 |
Dec | 0.9 | 12.8 | 28.8 | 26.7 | 85.0 | 5.4 | 27.5 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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