The NSW Department of Planning and Environment has projected that Forbes will be one of the highest growth areas in NSW between now and 2041.
Forbes Shire’s population is projected to grow by 32% over the next 20 years, expecting greater growth than the projected rate for the state of 21%.
Overall Forbes is forecast to grow from a population of 10,023 in 2021 to 13,231 in 2041, an increase of 3,208 residents.