Atlaso rates Forster units as HOLD. Average growth outlook. Vacancy remains tight at 1.02%, but prices declined 2.4% over the past year. Better units options may be available in Port Macquarie.
At $638K, Forster ranks #2 of 6 units in Port Macquarie. The long-term structural outlook is Below average.
Forster Price History
All units · monthly median sale price
Market Intelligence
What's Happening Now
BalancedNo strong buyer or seller advantage right now.
-2.3%
Asking Prices (3mo)
+16.5%
Rents (12mo)
1.1%
Vacancy ↓
19%
Fresh Stock (<30d)
Unit Asking Prices (12 months)
$703K
Unit Weekly Rents (12 months)
$540/wk
Vacancy Rate (24 months)
--- 1.5% tight--- 3.0% loose
Listing Age (12 months)
Fresh (<30d)30-60d60-90d90-180d180d+
Data for postcode 2428.
Suburb Profile
Forster at a Glance
SEIFA Index
2/10
Below average
Household Income
$980/wk
Median household
Median Age
58
Years
Mortgage Stress
36%
of income (stressed)
Population Growth
+0.0%
vs state +1.4%
Ownership Mix
46.9%owned21.6%mortgage27.4%renting
Demographic Trends
Forster Over Time
Median Household Income (Census)
Population Growth Rate (Census)
Dwelling Composition (Census)
Rental Yield History
Census data: ABS. Yield series: weekly market data.
Full Forster Analysis
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Atlaso rates Forster as HOLD confidence for capital growth. In our out-of-sample testing, 90% of our STRONG BUY suburbs grew more than 8% annually. Our model analyses price trends, volume, demographics, and market conditions across Forster and 46 Australian cities to generate this rating.
What is the median house price in Forster?
The current median house price in Forster, nsw is $638K, with annual growth of +6.7%. Properties sell in approximately 45 days.
How fast do properties sell in Forster?
Properties in Forster sell in 45 days on average. The market is currently rated Below average. This is in line with the broader market.
What is the growth outlook for Forster?
Atlaso's model analyses 23 structural signals including price history, volume trends, yields, and vacancy to rate Forster's growth potential. The model predicts whether a suburb is likely to outperform, not by how much. Our ratings have been validated across 46 Australian cities, with 90% of top-rated suburbs growing more than 8% a year.
What is the rental yield in Forster?
The gross rental yield for houses in Forster is 3.8%. This is in line with the broader market average.
Important: Atlaso provides general research information only and does not constitute personal financial advice, property advice, or a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any property. Suburb scores, growth ratings, rental yield estimates, and market signals are based on quantitative models using historical data. They are not guarantees of future performance. Property values can fall as well as rise. You should seek independent licensed financial and property advice before making any investment decision. Atlaso Pty Ltd (ABN 84 696 036 469) is not a licensed financial adviser and does not hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL).