Welcome to the Forbes Shire, one of the richest primary producing areas in the State. Discover a magnificent rural landscape featuring endless horizons, green and gold paddocks and the still waters of the Lachlan River.
Explore our picturesque historic town nestled beside a natural lagoon, which is home to an exclusive mix of boutique stores, cozy eateries, distinctive attractions and genuinely friendly locals.
Forbes Shire Council encourages economic development, especially job growth and wealth creation within our community. Forbes has a diverse economy built on irrigated land holdings, dairying operations, dry farming, grazing, manufacturing industries, retail and trade sectors and a lively expanding tourism market.
Each of these factors, means Forbes is the perfect place to live, work, play and invest.
Forbes is always a hive of activity with tourist events, local community events, activities for youth and sporting days. For a full list of events and activities happening within the Shire, please click on the link below. In addition, if you would like to register your event so we can help promote it, go to ‘Register my event’ in the quick links above.
With a rich community spirit Forbes is the perfect place to both raise a family and retire.
With a booming economy, there has never been a better time to invest in Forbes.
With a growing workforce, industry growth & a relaxed lifestyle; Forbes is open for business.
There is never a shortage of fun things to do in Forbes – click here to find out more.
