Forest Lodge
NSW 2037 • Greater Sydney
About Forest Lodge
Forest Lodge is a small, densely populated inner-west suburb of Sydney, located just 4 kilometres south-west of the CBD within the City of Sydney local government area. With a population of around 4,965 packed into just 0.45 square kilometres, it is one of Sydney's most compact neighbourhoods. The median age of 34 reflects a young, educated population with a high proportion of university students and professionals. The suburb is notably diverse, with significant Chinese, English, and New Zealand-born communities alongside Australian-born residents.
Forest Lodge is centred on Ross Street and St Johns Road, home to a collection of bars, cafes, and antique stores that give the area its village character. Popular with students from the nearby University of Sydney and UTS, it offers a quieter alternative to neighbouring Glebe while sharing many of its bohemian features. The housing stock is predominantly Victorian-era terrace houses, lending the suburb considerable heritage charm. Residents enjoy easy access to Glebe Point Road's dining scene, Jubilee Park, and the Glebe foreshore walk along Blackwattle Bay.
Forest Lodge falls under postcode 2037 and is governed by Sydney Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Balmain electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 431, 433 — Railway Square to Balmain via Glebe Point Rd 10-15 mins
- 370 — Leichhardt to Coogee via Glebe 15 mins to Newtown
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Highly accessible; many residents walk or cycle to the CBD
Cafes, restaurants, university, parks, and light rail all within easy walking distance
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Forest Lodge Public School ICSEA 11619660 3530 Bridge Rd
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255 Broadway
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4 Avenue Road
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Glebe Public School ICSEA 9829660 4549 Derwent St
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2 Woolley Street
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9660 5688 Taylor St
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Forest Lodge, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Forest Lodge by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Forest Lodge Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Forest Lodge" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
76 state housing + 58 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 350
- 2. England 293
- 3. New Zealand 161
- 4. United States 66
- 5. India 65
- 6. Malaysia 65
- 7. Philippines 52
- 8. Hong Kong 50
- 9. South Korea 49
- 10. Germany 43
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)