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Forster
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Forster is a lively coastal town in New South Wales, Australia, renowned for its stunning beaches, tranquil lakes, and laid-back atmosphere. It's a popular destination for water sports, family holidays, and nature lovers, with easy access to national parks and scenic lookouts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
14,187
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-32.18°, 152.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,683
Local Cost
$1,602
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
85
English
98
Temperature
19.1°C
Summer Avg
23.4°C
Winter Avg
14.3°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
5.4°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1207 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
18 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
4
Parks
12
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
354.0
Airport
FOT
Distance
4 km
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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 24 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 72/100.
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