Forster Area Profile
NSW 2428|Council: Mid-Coast
18 heritage items in LGA
Crime
Above avg8,112 per 100k
SafestNSW avgHighest
Safer than 36% of NSW council areas. How is this calculated?
↓-3.1% over 3 years(state: -0.3%)
Intimidation, stalking and harassment855
Breach bail conditions854
Domestic violence related assault694
Source: BOCSAR, Mid-Coast LGA level
Schools
961
avg ICSEA3 schools in area
Public
Great Lakes College Forster Campus
936
Forster Public School
934
Private / Independent
Holy Name Primary School
1014
ICSEA national avg = 1000. Source: ACARA.
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Council Rates
Rate in $0.2319c
Waste charge$430/yr
FY 2025-26, Mid-Coast Council
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| Suburb | Council | Crime | Schools | Airbnb | Waste |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forster (this area) | Mid-Coast | Above avg | 961 | — | $4302025-26 |
| Taree2430 | Mid-Coast | Above avg | 886 | — | $430 |
Data sourced from NSW Government open data. Crime data from BOCSAR, school data from ACARA, short-term rental rules from NSW planning legislation. All metrics are at LGA (Mid-Coast) level unless otherwise noted.