Forrest Postcode

Forrest is an inner suburb in Australian Capital Territory, located approximately 4 km from the Canberra CBD. It falls within the 2603 postcode area and uses the 02 telephone area code.

According to the 2021 Census, Forrest has a population of 1,827 (875 males, 945 females). The median age is 47 years.

The median weekly household income in Forrest is $3,363, with a median personal income of $1,816 per week.

The median weekly rent is $570 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,520.

In terms of birthplace, 89% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (58), India (38), and New Zealand (29).

77.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 19.4% speak another language.

The employment rate in Forrest shows 1,077 people employed (768 full-time, 259 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.9%.

The most common occupations are professionals (420), managers (259), and clerical & admin (91).

On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Forrest has an IRSAD score of 1185 placing it in decile 10 (most advantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.

Forrest covers an area of 1.6 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1149 persons per km².

Statistically, Forrest sits within the South Canberra area, part of the broader Australian Capital Territory region. It falls under the Unincorporated ACT local government area.

The federal electorate for Forrest is Canberra (Inner Metropolitan).

The 2603 postcode is shared by Forrest along with Griffith, Manuka and Red Hill.