Forest Lodge
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Forest Lodge is a leafy, residential inner-city suburb adjacent to the University of Sydney and busy Glebe. Known for its heritage homes and relaxed vibe, it offers easy access to parks, local cafes, and lively markets while retaining a charming community feel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
4,965
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.88°, 151.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
86
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
88
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$3,600
Local Cost
$2,410
Local Income
$3,500
Cashless
98
English
98
Temperature
18.7°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
14.5°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
6.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
887 mm
Internet Speed
163 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
422
Coworking
2
Cafes
172
Nightlife
72
Parks
176
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1363.0
Airport
SYD
Distance
8 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 245 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 88/100.