Forster, NSW

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Forster (pronounced "foster" is a coastal town in the Mid North Coast region of New South Wales, on country of the Worimi People, 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.

The size of Forster is approximately 33 km². It has 24 parks covering nearly 4% of the total area. There are 5 schools and 2 childcare centres located in Forster. The population of Forster in 2001 was 12,041 people. By 2006 the population was 12,656 showing a population growth of 5% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Forster is 60 - 69 years.
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Coordinates:   32°14'1"S   152°31'58"E
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