Live Forbes

FIND MORE IN FORBES

Most people who leave the city behind and move to Forbes find themselves asking the same question: why didn’t they do it earlier? Forbes is more relaxed, more affordable, and more fulfilling. You can bring your work with you and work from home, taking advantage of the excellent broadband access. This is living life at a more sustainable pace, surrounded by nature and relishing the friendly community spirit.

FIND YOURSELF A HOME

You’ll be spoilt for choice with options for living at Forbes. Affordable options for families, couples and singles, including house and land packages, self-contained apartments, a variety of lot sizes available from easy care units to hobby farms or large-scale farming.

MEET THE NEIGHBOURS

The Forbes Local Government Area (LGA) is located in the Central West region of NSW on the banks of the Lachlan River. It consists of the main township of Forbes and a number of smaller localities surround it - Bedgerabong, Garema, Wirrinya, Corinella, Warroo and Ootha.

GOLDRIDGE ESTATE

Goldridge Estate is a new, thoughtfully designed, master planned development comprising 221 lots ranging in size from 550sqm to over 5,000sqm. Superbly positioned, it puts you within easy reach of all the amenity you need.

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PLENTY OF SERVICES

Need a builder, a plumber, electrician or painter? A building designer, gardener or handy man? You’ll find all of these and more have made their home in Forbes.

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SHORT-TERM ACCOMODATION

Need somewhere to stay? You’ll find a full range of accommodation options, from luxury rural retreat hideaways to hotels, motels and B&B’s, and every camping option you can think of. If you’re a travelling professional or student, the Jemalong Regional Education Centre offers a choice of very affordable self-contained units, superior rooms and single rooms with access to a modern shared kitchen and living area.

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