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Back Forest, NSW
R-Score 78 / 100 — ranked #3,506 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Market conditions here are running warmer than most
Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.
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| Indicator | Back Forest Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 78 / 100 | Ranked #3,506 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $1,180,000 | +0% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $750/wk | Implies a 2.2% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 0% | Tight rental supply (below the 1.5% equilibrium threshold) |
| Median Days on Market | 360 days | Part of Shoalhaven (NSW) council area (LGA avg R-Score 78/100) |
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Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Back Forest, NSW
Is Back Forest NSW a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Back Forest (NSW 2535) scores 78/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #3,506 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Market conditions here are running warmer than most. Key fundamentals include a median price of $1,180,000, median rent of $750/wk, gross yield of 2.2%, and vacancy of 0%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Back Forest NSW?
The current median property price in Back Forest (NSW) is $1,180,000 (Oct 2026), representing a 0% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Back Forest currently spend a median of 360 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Back Forest NSW?
In Back Forest (NSW), the median weekly asking rent is $750/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 2.2%. The suburb vacancy rate is 0% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Back Forest NSW?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Back Forest against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Back Forest Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Back Forest NSW located in?
Back Forest (NSW, postcode 2535) is located in the Shoalhaven council area (LGA). Across Shoalhaven, the council-wide average R-Score is 78/100 across 137 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.