Located in Victoria, Glen Forbes sits 109 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 30 minutes by car. The locality has 118 residents, a median age of 56, and a median household income of $81,224 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population grew 11.3% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $308 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,134. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 118. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is Glen Forbes safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Glen Forbes sits in the moderate band, with 4 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 43% on the prior year.
4 offences
42.9% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serves Glen Forbes, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
Primary
Walkability
Glen Forbes is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Glen Forbes.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 1.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 0.9 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.5 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2 min
- Span of service
- 14.9 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Glen Forbes.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 65
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Bass Coast: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Glen Forbes is home to 118 residents, with a median age of 56 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $81,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
118
Median Age
56
Median Household Income
$81,224/yr
Census Median Rent
$308/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,134/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$32,292/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
28.9%
Total Dwellings
45
Owner-Occupier Rate
92.7%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
19.7%
Mortgage Stress
31.5%
Work From Home
47.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 85.6%
- Employment Rate
- 62%
- Completed Year 12
- 44.9%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,727 a year through Bass Coast based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 76%
- Parks and recreation 17%
- Other and special use 6%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the locality around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Bass Coast
In the year to August 2026, 393 new dwellings were approved across Bass Coast. That mix is 369 houses and 24 units.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2017).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Climate & Setting
from Wonthaggi, 18.5 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 33 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 4.0 km
- Annual rainfall
- 906 mm
- 119 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 24.6°C
- 6 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.9°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 3.5 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen
- 3.7 kmGravel and Sand QuarryingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Manganese & compounds · Zinc and compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 3990, 0 of 151 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.0%.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3990 in 2025-26. The most was 1, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Mary Aldred Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mary Aldred | 45.9% | 54.1% | -1.2 |
| 2022 | Russell Broadbent | 47.1% | 52.9% | -4.0 |
| 2019 | Russell Broadbent | 42.6% | 57.4% | -0.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Jordan Crugnale Australian Labor Party - Victorian Branch
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Jordan Crugnale ALP | 50.2% | 50.2% | 49.8% |
| 2018 | Jordan Crugnale ALP | 52.4% | 52.4% | 47.6% |
| 2014 | Brian Paynter LP | 54.5% | 45.5% | 54.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
Looking at a specific address in Glen Forbes?
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- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 118 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Glen Forbes
Is Glen Forbes a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Glen Forbes is moderate (47/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Glen Forbes?
Glen Forbes has a moderate recorded bushfire history (40/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (34/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Glen Forbes?
Glen Forbes, VIC had a population of 118 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Glen Forbes, VIC?
The postcode for Glen Forbes, VIC is 3990.
How far is Glen Forbes from Melbourne?
Glen Forbes is 109 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 88 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Glen Forbes?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Glen Forbes was $81,224 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Glen Forbes?
There are too few current rental listings in Glen Forbes for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $308, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Glen Forbes?
The median age of residents in Glen Forbes was 56 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Glen Forbes at risk of bushfire?
Glen Forbes has a moderate recorded bushfire history (40/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Glen Forbes?
There is 1 school inside the Glen Forbes boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Glen Forbes?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Glen Forbes, Wonthaggi (18.5 km away), summer days average 24.6°C, winter nights 6.9°C, 906 mm of rain a year over 119 rainy days, and 6 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Glen Forbes?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Glen Forbes belong to?
Glen Forbes sits within the Bass Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Glen Forbes?
The average residential rates bill through Bass Coast is $1,727 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Glen Forbes?
Across Bass Coast, 393 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Glen Forbes in?
Glen Forbes sits within the federal Division of Monash, currently held by Mary Aldred (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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