NSW · Hornsby Council
Forest Glen, 2157
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Forest Glen is a welcoming smaller community in Hornsby, with a settled community character. Regional calm with capital access on standby: close enough for outings, distant enough to feel unhurried. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. There is a settled, neighbourly feel to the area that rewards people who like knowing their patch.
Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Population
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $2,583
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 21
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,467
- Employment rate
- 64.8%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 2
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 28.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 71 residents
- State safety percentile
- 6.2th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Arson9
- Domestic Violence Related Assault9
- Fraud10
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment16
- Malicious Damage To Property7
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
8 planning-related records
2025· 2 proposals
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure3225 OLD NORTHERN ROAD FOREST GLEN 2157Determined
May 2025
- Shed; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation3209 OLD NORTHERN ROAD FOREST GLEN 2157Withdrawn
2024· 1 proposal
February 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure2 SHORT STREET FOREST GLEN 2157Determined
2023· 2 proposals
October 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool3335 OLD NORTHERN ROAD FOREST GLEN 2157Operational consent issued
September 2023
- Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housing3335 OLD NORTHERN ROAD FOREST GLEN 2157Determined
2022· 1 proposal
September 2022
- Shed3335 OLD NORTHERN ROAD FOREST GLEN 2157Determined
2021· 1 proposal
June 2021
- Dwelling; Secondary dwelling2 SHORT STREET FOREST GLEN 2157Withdrawn
2020· 1 proposal
December 2020
- Pools / decks / fencing3233 OLD NORTHERN ROAD FOREST GLEN 2157Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Arsoncrime9
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime9
- Fraudcrime10
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime16
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime7
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureplanning2 SHORT STREET FOREST GLEN 2157Lodged 09 Feb 2024 · Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structureplanning3225 OLD NORTHERN ROAD FOREST GLEN 2157Lodged 18 Nov 2025 · Determined
- Dwelling; Secondary dwellingplanning2 SHORT STREET FOREST GLEN 2157Lodged 23 Jun 2021 · Withdrawn
- Erection of a new structure; Non-standard Housingplanning3335 OLD NORTHERN ROAD FOREST GLEN 2157Lodged 19 Sep 2023 · Determined
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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