NSW · 2487

Kings Forest

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Kings Forest, NSW 2487.

Kings Forest, NSW 2487

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About Kings Forest

Welcome to Kings Forest

Kings Forest is a young master-planned community taking shape on the NSW North Coast, tucked between the Tweed hinterland and the coastal strip that runs through Kingscliff, Casuarina and Cabarita Beach. It's a relatively new name on the property map, still very much in the early stages of its development, with land release and house construction driving most of the activity you'll see on the ground.

With a resident population still counted in the dozens rather than thousands, Kings Forest suits people happy to buy into a suburb's early chapters — those wanting a brand-new home close to the beach lifestyle of the Tweed Coast, without the established infrastructure and busyness of nearby Kingscliff or Cabarita Beach.

Lifestyle & dining

Life in Kings Forest at this stage is quiet and low-key, with day-to-day cafe culture, dining and entertainment mostly found a short drive away in Kingscliff and Cabarita Beach (also known as Bogangar), both of which have built reputations as relaxed but increasingly sophisticated coastal dining spots. Cudgen and Casuarina add further options nearby, and as Kings Forest itself grows, local retail and hospitality are expected to follow the rooftops.

Getting around

Kings Forest sits within easy reach of the Tweed Coast's main arteries, with Kingscliff and the Pacific Motorway corridor providing quick connections north to the Gold Coast and south towards Byron Bay. Cabarita Beach, Bogangar, Cudgen and Casuarina are all close neighbours, making it straightforward to reach the coast, schools or larger shopping centres by car. Gold Coast Airport is within comfortable driving distance, useful for residents who travel regularly or expect visitors.

Schools & families

With a median age of 50 and a population of just 40, Kings Forest today is not a suburb defined by school runs and playgrounds — its demographic profile points to a community still forming rather than one dominated by young families. That said, its position among Cudgen, Kingscliff and Casuarina means established regional schools are within easy reach, and as the estate matures it's likely to draw more families attracted by new housing stock and proximity to the coast.

Parks & recreation

The appeal here is largely about what surrounds Kings Forest rather than what's within it so far: the beaches of Cabarita Beach and Kingscliff, the surf breaks and coastal walking tracks of the Tweed Coast, and the greener hinterland backdrop inland. As the master plan progresses, new open space, parks and recreational facilities are typically part of the package for this type of development, adding to what's already on offer in neighbouring Casuarina and Cudgen.

Housing & architecture

Housing in Kings Forest is overwhelmingly new-build, with current listings showing 94% houses and 6% land, reflecting its status as an active land release and construction area rather than an established suburb with a mixed housing stock. Buyers here are typically working with volume builders or custom designs on freshly released blocks, giving the suburb a distinctly modern, uniform streetscape compared with the older beach houses and units found in Kingscliff or Cabarita Beach.

The property market

As a new and still very small community — population 40 and a median age of 50 — Kings Forest's property market is best understood as one in the process of being built rather than one with a long transaction history. The near-total dominance of house and land listings underscores its role as a greenfield opportunity on the Tweed Coast, appealing to buyers wanting new housing close to Kingscliff, Casuarina and Cabarita Beach at a stage when land and new-build pricing typically sits below that of the established coastal suburbs surrounding it.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Kings Forest, NSW 2487.

Population

residents (2021)

Median age

years

Household income

$1,375

median, per week

Median rent

$375

per week

Median mortgage

$1,625

per month

Mortgage / income

27%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recently sold in Kings Forest

$1.27m

Lot 622 9 Peisley Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.27m

Lot 620 5 Peisley Street

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$782k

Lot 536 Kings Forest

land

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Nearby suburbs

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Casuarina, NSW

1.82 km away

Kingscliff, NSW

1.99 km away

Cudgen, NSW

3.55 km away

Cabarita Beach, NSW

4.52 km away

Bogangar, NSW

4.72 km away

Tanglewood, NSW

4.9 km away

Common questions

Kings Forest suburb FAQ

Is Kings Forest a good place to live?

Kings Forest is a small settlement, which will become a master-planned community, located on the far north coast of New South Wales, Australia, in the Tweed Shire. Kings Forest is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 40.