NSW Property Intelligence
ForestvilleNSW 2087
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Forestville is home to ~8,659 residents (median age 43), with 20% of households renting.
Rent in Forestville
The median house rent in Forestville is $1300/week (138 new leases). Units have a median of $600/week (70 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2087, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | $600/wk |
| 2 | $830/wk | $800/wk |
| 3 | $1175/wk | — |
| 4+ | $1600/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Forestville fall in the intake zones of Forestville Public School, Killarney Heights High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Forestville Public School#104 of 2159 in NSW
- Killarney Heights High School#129 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Forestville has 8 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Diocese of Broken Bay Early Learning Centre Forestville, Forestville Early Learning Centre, Forestville Montessori School.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Forest Way Shopping Centre, Glenrose Shopping Centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Forestville (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 16 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 8 | Upward |
| Homicide | 1 | Upward |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 9 | Upward |
Development activity
91 development applications were lodged in Forestville over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Forestville — quick answers
What is the median rent in Forestville?
Houses in Forestville (postcode 2087) have a median asking rent of $1300/week; units have a median of $600/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Forestville?
Forestville addresses can be zoned for Forestville Public School, Killarney Heights High School. Forestville Public School ranks in roughly the top 5% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Forestville?
Forestville has 8 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Forestville?
91 development applications were lodged in Forestville in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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