The size of Hope Forest is approximately 12.3 square kilometres. The population of Hope Forest in 2011 was 407 people. By 2016 the population was 139 showing a population decline of 65.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Hope Forest is 10-19 years. Households in Hope Forest are primarily couples with children and are likely to be repaying $1000 - $1399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Hope Forest work in a professional occupation. In 2011, 83.6% of the homes in Hope Forest were owner-occupied compared with 78.1% in 2016.