Forbes
Forbes Shire Council
Your family guide to local schools, kids’ activities and community life.
Directory data rebuilt 22 Oct 2026 · what each date means
Schools, providers and places listed on AroundSchools within the council area. Suburbs follow ABS boundaries.
AroundSchools lists 4 kids' activity providers in the Forbes area across 5 categories, led by Sports (3) and Creative arts (1), 7 schools (5 government, 1 Catholic, 1 independent). Each listing links to a page with details and a way to get in touch.
About Forbes Shire Council
- Council website www.forbes.nsw.gov.au
- 4,710 km²
- population 9,295 (ABS, June 2024)
- 1,891 children aged 0–14
- 2 people/km²
- 9 suburbs
Browse Forbes kids' activities by suburb
The number is how many providers list that suburb.
Suburbs in the Forbes area
By the ABS 2024 local government area boundary (CC BY 4.0).
Bedgerabong · Corinella Via Forbes · Forbes and 6 more
Libraries, parks & community spaces in Forbes
11 parks and playgrounds.
- Carroboblin State ForestYarrabandai · Park / playground
- Jemalong Weir Picnic AreaJemalong · Park / playground
- Lachlan Valley National ParkWarroo · Park / playground
- Meagher ParkForbes · Park / playground
- Mulyandry ParkMulyandry · Park / playground
- Mulyandry State ForestMulyandry · Park / playground
- South West Woodland Nature ReserveCookamidgera · Park / playground
- Stephan FieldForbes · Park / playground
- Tomanbil State ForestMulyandry · Park / playground
- Warroo ParkWarroo · Park / playground
- Wheogo ParkForbes · Park / playground
Place details are each venue's own directory listing, last updated 2 Oct 2026.
A preview of 11 listed places. Open a suburb guide for more local details.
Kids' activity providers in Forbes
4 providers across 5 categories. Featured providers first.
More activity categories
Providers can appear in more than one category.
Schools in Forbes
7 schools: 5 government, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
- Red Bend Catholic CollegeForbes · independent
- Forbes High SchoolForbes · government
- Forbes Public SchoolForbes · government
- Forbes North Public SchoolForbes · government
- Bedgerabong Public SchoolBedgerabong · government
- Corinella Public SchoolCorinella Via Forbes · government
- St Laurence's Parish School - ForbesForbes · Catholic
What's on in Forbes
No upcoming events listed yet
No dated events are listed for Forbes right now. Check council programs or explore family events in other areas.
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Local guides & reading
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What Kids Actually Do in NSW (Boys and Girls, 2025 Data)
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Sources & freshness
- Directory data — the counts and lists of providers, schools, places and events — rebuilt from AroundSchools records on 22 Oct 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many kids' activity providers are in Forbes Shire Council?
AroundSchools lists 4 across 5 categories, led by Sports (3) and Creative arts (1). The suburbs with the most are Forbes.
How many schools are in Forbes Shire Council?
7: 5 government, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
When are the next school holidays in NSW?
The next New South Wales school holidays are the summer break: 18 Dec – 2 Feb 2027 (government school dates).
Built from the AroundSchools directory and the ABS 2024 local government area boundaries (CC BY 4.0), updated 22 Oct 2026. Check details with each school or provider before you go. Population and children: Based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data (ERP by LGA, June 2024, CC BY 4.0). Data sources · How we count