Forster, New South Wales facts for kids
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One Mile Beach, Forster c. 2014.
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 Forster
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 14,187 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 2428 | ||||||||||||||
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10) | ||||||||||||||
| • Summer (DST) | AEDT (UTC+11) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Mid-Coast Council | ||||||||||||||
| Region | Mid North Coast | ||||||||||||||
| County | Gloucester | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Myall Lakes | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Lyne | ||||||||||||||
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Forster (pronounced FOST-ər) is a beautiful coastal town in New South Wales, Australia. It's located on the Mid North Coast and is known for its amazing waters and natural beauty.
Forster is right next to its twin town, Tuncurry. It's about 308 kilometers (191 miles) north-east of Sydney. The land where Forster is located belongs to the traditional owners, the Worimi People.
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Discovering Forster's Past
Forster was named after William Forster. He was an important politician who served as the fourth Premier of New South Wales. Later, he worked as an Agent-General in London.
The first post office in Forster opened a long time ago, on October 1, 1872. John Wyllie Breckenridge was the first postmaster.
In the early days, the area was famous for its timber cutting and sawmills. Workers used special boats called logpunts to collect timber from the lakes and rivers.
A bridge was built in 1959 over the Coolongolook River. This bridge connects Forster and Tuncurry. Before the bridge, people used a ferry service that started in 1890.
Who Lives in Forster?
Let's look at the people who call Forster home. According to the 2021 census, there were 14,187 people living in Forster.
- About 6.3% of the people were Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Most people, 81.8%, were born in Australia.
- The next largest groups were people born in England (3.2%) and New Zealand (1.2%).
- About 90.1% of people spoke only English at home.
- When it comes to religion, many people said they had no religion (34.7%). Others were Anglican (22.7%) or Catholic (20.2%).
Fun Things to Do in Forster
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Forster–Tuncurry is a very popular spot for holidays, especially in summer. It's less than a four-hour drive from Sydney. During the warmer months, the number of people in town grows a lot! Many shops and restaurants depend on this busy season. Some even open only during the summer.
Even during the colder school holidays, many families come to visit. Forster-Tuncurry is a perfect place for family vacations. It has big lakes and beautiful white sandy beaches.
Some cool places to explore nearby include the Bicentennial Trail, Cape Hawke, and Booti Booti National Park.
Popular Beaches and Swimming Spots
Forster has several popular beaches:
- Forster Main Beach
- Burgess Beach
- One Mile Beach
These beaches are looked after by the Forster and Cape Hawke Surf Lifesaving Clubs. Surfers love One Mile Beach, Pebbly Beach, and Tuncurry Beach. If you have a family, the ocean pool in Forster and the rock pool in Tuncurry are fantastic places to swim.
Forster's Weather
Forster has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has warm summers and mild winters. It also gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
The highest temperature ever recorded in Forster was 43.0 °C (109.4 °F) on December 1, 2004. The lowest temperature was 1.0 °C (33.8 °F) on May 29, 2019. On average, Forster enjoys about 124.5 clear days each year.
| Climate data for Forster (1999–2020 means, extremes 1896–2023) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 41.0 (105.8) |
38.0 (100.4) |
33.5 (92.3) |
33.0 (91.4) |
28.2 (82.8) |
26.4 (79.5) |
25.5 (77.9) |
30.0 (86.0) |
39.1 (102.4) |
37.0 (98.6) |
36.0 (96.8) |
43.0 (109.4) |
43.0 (109.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.6 (79.9) |
26.5 (79.7) |
25.6 (78.1) |
23.9 (75.0) |
21.3 (70.3) |
18.9 (66.0) |
18.4 (65.1) |
19.5 (67.1) |
21.6 (70.9) |
22.8 (73.0) |
23.9 (75.0) |
25.5 (77.9) |
22.9 (73.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.7 (67.5) |
19.5 (67.1) |
17.9 (64.2) |
15.2 (59.4) |
12.0 (53.6) |
10.0 (50.0) |
8.7 (47.7) |
9.2 (48.6) |
11.8 (53.2) |
14.0 (57.2) |
16.4 (61.5) |
18.1 (64.6) |
14.4 (57.9) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 12.0 (53.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
11.5 (52.7) |
6.6 (43.9) |
1.0 (33.8) |
3.9 (39.0) |
2.5 (36.5) |
2.0 (35.6) |
4.7 (40.5) |
5.6 (42.1) |
9.0 (48.2) |
10.0 (50.0) |
1.0 (33.8) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 104.7 (4.12) |
121.1 (4.77) |
146.6 (5.77) |
101.8 (4.01) |
110.2 (4.34) |
118.6 (4.67) |
74.6 (2.94) |
58.1 (2.29) |
58.0 (2.28) |
77.1 (3.04) |
115.4 (4.54) |
86.4 (3.40) |
1,176.4 (46.31) |
| Average precipitation days | 11.0 | 11.1 | 13.0 | 12.2 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 9.0 | 10.3 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 133.6 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 73 | 74 | 70 | 69 | 64 | 68 | 63 | 59 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 72 | 68 |
| Source 1: Bureau of Meteorology, Forster-Tuncurry Marine Rescue (1991–2020) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: Bureau of Meteorology, Forster-Tuncurry Marine Rescue (all years) | |||||||||||||
Sports and Clubs
Forster has many sports clubs for people to join:
- Forster Bodyboarding Club
- Cape Hawke Surf Club
- Pacific Palms Surf Life Saving Club
- Black Head Surf Life Saving Club
- Forster-Tuncurry Hawks Rugby League Club
- Great Lakes United Football Club
Famous People from Forster
Some well-known people have connections to Forster:
- Bruce Cowan – An Australian politician.
- Courtney Houssos – A New South Wales politician.
- Jamal Idris – A former rugby league player.
- Ben Jeffries – A former rugby league player.
- Adam Pearce – A football (soccer) player.
- Scott Hill – A rugby league player.
- Luke Ricketson – A former rugby league player who was born in Forster.
- Jack River – A musician.
See also
In Spanish: Forster (Australia) para niños
