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Forde suburb profile

Forde, in Canberra’s Gungahlin district, is a relatively new, family-oriented suburb set beside Mulligans Flat and stretches of open grassland. It is characterised by contemporary detached homes and pockets of townhouses, with private yards, footpaths and tree-lined streets. Residents enjoy numerous parks, playgrounds, sports ovals and a network of walking and cycling trails that lead into nearby nature reserves. A local shopping strip and community facilities cover everyday needs, while regular buses connect to the Gungahlin town centre and the light rail, giving a suburban, green outlook with easy access to urban services.

Forde property market performance

Current median dwelling price$695,875Past 3 months

Property growth+1.8%Past 12 months

There have been relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $1.05 million, up a modest 2.4% over the last 12 months.

There were 19 houses sold over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 44 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Forde recorded average house rents of $800 a week, a solid rise of 8.1% over the last 12 months.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.05MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
2.4%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
19N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
44N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$800N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
8.1%N/A

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Forde demographics

Forde is home to 4,435 people, with a median age of 35 and a median total household income of $3,553 a week, roughly $184,756 a year.

Families are the dominant household type: couple families with children account for 63.5%, almost two in three households, while couple families without children make up 25.3%, about one in four. One-parent families represent 10.4% and other families 0.8%.

Homes in Forde are mostly owner-occupied, with 76.9% held by owners (16.6% owned outright and 60.3% owned with a mortgage). Renters make up 23.0%.

Suburbs near Forde

Some popular suburbs near Forde include:

  • Bonner: Newer residential suburb with parks, playgrounds and family-sized housing.
  • Jacka: Semi-rural suburb with acreage blocks and a country-like atmosphere.
  • Amaroo: Established suburb with sporting ovals, open parks and mature trees.
  • Gungahlin: The commercial and transport hub for the district, with major amenities.
  • Throsby: Young suburb with native bush reserves and a semi-rural fringe feel.

How does Forde compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Forde’s median house price is 4.9% higher than Bonner’s.
  • Median unit prices: Forde’s median unit price is 25.8% lower than Gungahlin’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Forde have grown 5.7% higher than in Gungahlin.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Forde have grown 4.6% higher than in Amaroo.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Forde are selling 6.4% faster than in Bonner.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Forde have grown 0.8% higher than the average rate of growth across Canberra.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Forde have grown 45.8% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Canberra.

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Choosing the right real estate agent in Forde can have a big impact on your sale. While there are 40 real estate agents working in the suburb, but just 5 of them were responsible for 45.1% of all property sales over the past year, showing a strong footprint and track record in the area.

Commission rates typically range from 2.3% to 2.85%, depending on the agent and what’s included. Comparing both performance and fee structures can help you find someone who's well-suited to your needs, and set them up for a successful result.

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