# Demographics & Identity — Forest Lodge

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Area: Forest Lodge (Suburb / Locality)

Nearly 47% of Forest Lodge residents are young adults aged 25 to 44, making it a youthful hub. The typical person here is just 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure. This small area has a larger population than about 90% of similar places.

The typical resident is 34, making Forest Lodge noticeably younger than both New South Wales and the rest of Australia. It is a relatively populous area for its size, with 4,965 people.

De facto relationships are very common here, at 22.7%, which is far above the national figure. Those of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent make up 0.9% of the population, a little below the state and national averages.

Young adults dominate the population, while children under 15 (12.4%) and seniors over 65 (7.8%) are both well below state and national levels. These figures are much lower than most similar areas.

## Statistics

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,965 | +82.4% since 2011 |
| Median age | 34 yrs | +9.7% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 0.9% | -32.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 7.8% | +11.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 12.4% | +3.0% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 22.7% | +32.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 46.8%, Older adults (45–64) 21.1%, Children (0–14) 12.4%, Youth (15–24) 11.8%, Seniors (65+) 7.8%

**Marital status** — Never married 55.8%, Married 32.1%, Divorced 7.8%, Separated 3.0%, Widowed 1.3%

Interactive: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL11549/forest-lodge/topic/demographics-identity