Forbes

A part of the Lachlan Health Service, the redevelopment for the modern Forbes hospital was completed in January 2016. There is a 24-hour emergency department, inpatient unit for general medicine and rehabilitation, renal dialysis, pharmacy, dental, palliative care and birthing suites for maternity services.

Primary and community health services include health promotion, community nursing, child and family and women's health, allied health, wound management clinics, sexual assault services, ambulatory care and Hospital in The Home.

Visiting and virtual services include psychology, podiatry, psychiatry, and oncology clinics.

Forbes - a great place to live

Forbes is a rural town in NSW on the Newell Highway between Parkes and West Wyalong, set along the banks of the Lachlan River on Wiradjuri country. 

Architecturally, Forbes is a mix of heritage building and contemporary public art, creating an eclectic streetscape that surround the centrepiece of the town, Lake Forbes.

There is always something to do with key events including Grazing down the Lachlan, Taste On Templar, Frost and Fire celebrating the winter solstice, horse racing, including picnic races in surrounding villages. At any time of year you can follow ‘Sculptures down the Lachlan’ trail towards Condobolin and nature pursuits include bird watching, fishing and swimming in the river.

Lifestyle in Forbes is balance at its best. Forbes offers a variety of schools, and it's just a two minute drive between dance class, football practice and the supermarket. Your commute is minimal so you can relax in a local cafe and enjoy a barista made coffee before arriving at work.

At the Wiradjuri Dreaming Centre, ancient culture and sacred meeting places are shared through interpretive panels and totems, telling stories of the spiritual connection to land and country.

Surrounding the town are productive and vibrant farm lands, Forbes is a truly rural and well serviced community.

Climate

Forbes has hot summers, cold winters and it is mostly clear year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 3°C to 32°C and is rarely below -1°C or above 38°C.

When there is more than average rainfall in some years, the Lachlan river that runs through Forbes rises, occasionally flooding the town.

Community

Forbes is a vibrant and friendly community focusing on a range of service, sporting, historical, arts, gourmet local fare, nature events and experiences. As with most country towns sport is king, and Forbes has built a reputation as a sporting destination with great opportunities for team sport and sporting carnivals.

Find sporting groups and explore arts and cultural events.

There's a thriving business sector and many employment opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, construction and business services.

The botanic gardens, skate park, parks and playgrounds provide family-friendly outdoor areas and many waterways such Lake Forbes, a dam, weir and river for fishing and water sports.

Forbes has 3 primary schools and 2 high schools, a preschool and 3 early childhood centres. There is also a TAFE for further education.

The town centre has 2 supermarkets, 3 butchers and general stores, as well as 6 major banks, hair and beauty salons, retail and gift stores, a post office and newsagency.