People & Lifestyle Forbes NSW 2871

What Kind of People Live in Forbes (NSW) NSW 2871?

Diversity Levels in Forbes (NSW)

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Forbes (NSW)

19.5%

Central West NSW

19.6%

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Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Median age	42	Bottom 39%	5% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	13.0%	Top 5%	1757% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	5.7%	Bottom 20%	13% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in Forbes (NSW)

Full Forbes (NSW) Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

Forbes (NSW)

70.0%

Central West NSW

73.9%

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Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	1	Bottom 27%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	80	Top 13%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	72.0	Bottom 34%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	40.0	Top 30%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	99.7%	Top 1%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in Forbes (NSW)

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Forbes (NSW)

-99900.0%

Central West NSW

47.2%

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Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
% Religious	72.0%	Top 19%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	83.1%	Bottom 47%	6% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	55.9%	Top 39%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in Forbes (NSW)

Forbes (NSW) Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Forbes (NSW)

65.0

Central West NSW

67.5

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Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.2%	Top 27%	21% to Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	1.8	Bottom 34%	2% to Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.4%	Top 15%	58% to Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	46 km	Top 41%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	4.1%	Top 32%	42% to Dec 2021

Hip Score in Forbes (NSW)

Forbes (NSW) Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Forbes (NSW)

58.0

Central West NSW

59.0

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Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	55%	Bottom 23%	Data for Nov 2017
No religion	28.4%	Bottom 16%	158% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	1.4%	Top 45%	183% to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	49.0%	Top 34%	4% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	15.4%	Bottom 17%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.3%	Top 10%	14% to Jan 2021

Community Score in Forbes (NSW)

Forbes (NSW) Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Forbes (NSW)

90.0

Central West NSW

86.8

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	Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
	Community support (LGA)	94.4%	Bottom 47%	Data for Dec 2014
	Volunteers	36.1%	Top 46%	26% to Jan 2021

Family Score in Forbes (NSW)

Forbes (NSW) School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

Forbes (NSW)

68.0

Central West NSW

69.6

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Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Average childcare centre rating	56	Top 31%	Data for Dec 2022
Total childcare places	320	Top 21%	Data for Dec 2022
Total children in preschool (LGA)	187	Top 48%	11% to Dec 2020
Family households	65.4%	Bottom 33%	8% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	5.0%	Top 31%	11% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium

Businesses (47)

Name	Address
G&S Joinery	133 Wambat St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Terry Bros. Carpet Court (Forbes)	15 Cross St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Betta Home Living Forbes - Fridges, TV's and Electrical Appliances	1/16 Parkes Rd, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Bron's Hair Design	21 Templar St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Hair with Style

Venues and Restaurants (9)

Name	Address
Wan Wah Chinese Restaurant	70 Lachlan St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Pantry Café & Catering	6-8 Templar St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
The Brew Coffee & Juice Bar	1/99 Lachlan St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
McDonald's Forbes	15-17 Dowling St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Ben Hall Beau Thai	99 Lachlan St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia

Education (10)

Name	Address
Forbes North Public School	Thompson St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Forbes Learning Ladder	155 Farnell St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Lachlan Driving School	39 Calarie Rd, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Forbes High School
Catholic Healthcare Ltd	1 Prince St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia

Health Services (12)

Name	Address
Phillip A Wells	67 Rankin St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Eyewear Specs	95, Rankin St
Phillip A. Wells	67, Rankin St
Phillip Wells Optometrist	67, Rankin St
Forbes Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Centre	3/5 Spring St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia

Recreational Facilities (15)

Name	Address
Gage's Entertainment	162 Farnell St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Forbes Sport & Recreation Club	175 Lachlan St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Gage's Disco & Karaoke
Forbes Sports & Recreation Club	175, Lachlan St
Country Club Caravan Park	33- 37 Sam St

Community Groups (6)

Name	Address
Havannah House Ministries	29-31 Browne St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
The Salvation Army Church Forbes	128 Rankin St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Forbes Services Memorial Club	Templar St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Home Care Service of NSW	7, Harold St
Forbes Services Memorial Club	41-43 Templar St