Forster, New South Wales facts for kids
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One Mile Beach, Forster.
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 Forster
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 13,740 (2016 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 is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, Australia, in the Mid-Coast Council LGA, about 308 km north-north-east of Sydney. It is immediately adjacent to its twin, Tuncurry, which is the smaller of the two towns. Forster is known for its stunning waters and Manning Valley beauty.
History
Forster is named after William Forster, who was briefly Premier of New South Wales and who later served as Agent-General in London. The first post office in Forster opened on 1 October 1872, with John Wyllie Breckenridge as postmaster at a salary of £10 a year.
Tourism
Because of its close proximity to Sydney, just under 4 hours drive, Forster-Tuncurry has established itself as a popular summer holiday destination; in the hotter months the population increases considerably.
The school holidays in the colder months also bring a considerable number of holidaymakers. Forster-Tuncurry is predominantly a family holiday location with large lakes and white sandy beaches. Notable nearby attractions the Bicentennial Trail, Cape Hawke, and Booti Booti National Park.
The most popular beaches are Forster Main Beach and One Mile Beach, serviced by Forster and Cape Hawke Surf Lifesaving Clubs respectively. Pebbly Beach is popular with local surfers.
The relatively small Forster SLSC achieved national recognition in 1996 when their under-18 beach sprint relay team won gold at the Australian Championships.
Climate
| Climate data for Forster (Forster-Tuncurry Marine Rescue, 1896–2013) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 37.5 (99.5) |
38.0 (100.4) |
33.5 (92.3) |
30.0 (86.0) |
28.2 (82.8) |
26.4 (79.5) |
25.0 (77.0) |
30.0 (86.0) |
39.1 (102.4) |
37.0 (98.6) |
36.0 (96.8) |
43.0 (109.4) |
43.0 (109.4) |
| Average high °C (°F) | 26.4 (79.5) |
26.3 (79.3) |
25.5 (77.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
21.0 (69.8) |
18.8 (65.8) |
18.0 (64.4) |
19.3 (66.7) |
21.6 (70.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
23.6 (74.5) |
25.5 (77.9) |
22.7 (72.9) |
| Average low °C (°F) | 19.6 (67.3) |
19.5 (67.1) |
17.6 (63.7) |
15.1 (59.2) |
11.8 (53.2) |
9.8 (49.6) |
8.7 (47.7) |
9.2 (48.6) |
11.7 (53.1) |
13.8 (56.8) |
16.3 (61.3) |
18.0 (64.4) |
14.3 (57.7) |
| Record low °C (°F) | 12.0 (53.6) |
14.0 (57.2) |
11.5 (52.7) |
6.6 (43.9) |
4.5 (40.1) |
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) |
2.0 (35.6) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 107.4 (4.23) |
121.1 (4.77) |
148.8 (5.86) |
128.7 (5.07) |
117.9 (4.64) |
118.9 (4.68) |
87.3 (3.44) |
71.5 (2.81) |
66.5 (2.62) |
78.7 (3.10) |
82.0 (3.23) |
92.4 (3.64) |
1,221.6 (48.09) |
| Average precipitation days | 8.3 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.7 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 6.9 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 7.9 | 100.2 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 73 | 74 | 70 | 69 | 64 | 68 | 63 | 59 | 64 | 68 | 72 | 72 | 68 |
| Source: Bureau of Meteorology | |||||||||||||
Demographics
According to the 2016 census of Population, there were 13,740 people in Forster.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people made up 5.8% of the population.
- 82.0% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were England 3.4% and New Zealand 1.1%.
- 89.8% of people spoke only English at home.
- The most common responses for religion were Anglican 28.4%, No Religion 23.4% and Catholic 22.3%.
Notable people
- Courtney Houssos - New South Wales politician
- Jamal Idris - former rugby league player
- Ben Jeffries - former rugby league player
- Adam Pearce - football player
- Luke Ricketson - former rugby league player
- Jack River (musician)
Images for kids
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Forster's Seven Mile Beach
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Forster-Tuncurry Bridge
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See also
In Spanish: Forster (Australia) para niños
