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New South Wales · Postcode 2471
Green Forest postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 582 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Green Forest at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Green Forest vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Green Forest | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,625 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $475 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,408 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Green Forest is a locality 582 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2471. It falls within the Richmond - Tweed region. The local government area is Lismore.
According to the 2021 Census, Green Forest has a population of 11 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,625, below the NSW average.
Housing in Green Forest includes a median weekly rent of $475, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,408, with 3 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Green Forest scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Green Forest is part of the Richmond Valley - Hinterland statistical area in New South Wales.
Green Forest details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2471 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 11 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,625/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $575/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $475 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,408 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 12.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3 |
| Australian Citizens | 100.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -28.9690748 |
| Longitude | 153.3653508 |
| Distance from Sydney | 582 km |
| Region (SA4) | Richmond - Tweed |
| Area (SA3) | Richmond Valley - Hinterland |
| Local Government | Lismore |
| Federal Electorate | Page |
| State Electorate | Lismore |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (27.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 4 (36.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65+ years | 0 (0.0%) |
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 5 (45.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.