The size of Fords is approximately 44.8 square kilometres. The population of Fords in 2011 was 261 people. By 2016 the population was 65 showing a population decline of 75.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Fords is 50-59 years. Households in Fords are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Fords work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 78.9% of the homes in Fords were owner-occupied compared with 79.2% in 2016.