Forest Postcode
Tasmania
Located in Tasmania, Forest is a locality approximately 285 kilometres from Hobart. The postcode for Forest is 7330, and residents use the 03 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Forest has a population of 464 (233 males, 236 females). The median age is 38 years.
The median weekly household income in Forest is $1,321, with a median personal income of $687 per week.
The median weekly rent is $225 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,060.
In terms of birthplace, 93% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are New Zealand (14), Germany (5), and Netherlands (4).
93.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 2.8% speak another language.
The employment rate in Forest shows 221 people employed (128 full-time, 74 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 4.3%.
The most common occupations are managers (21), labourers (15), and community & personal service (13).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Forest has an IRSAD score of 914 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Forest covers an area of 44.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 10 persons per km².
Statistically, Forest sits within the West Coast area, part of the broader West and North West region. It falls under the Circular Head local government area.
The federal electorate for Forest is Braddon (Rural).
Forest Details
| Postcode | 7330 |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 464 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,321/week |
| Median Personal Income | $687/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $225 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,060 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 44.7 km² |
| Population Density | 10/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 171 |
| Completed Year 12 | 17.7% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 76 (16.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -40.8494 |
| Longitude | 145.2320 |
| Distance from Hobart | 285 km |
| Region (SA4) | West and North West |
| Area (SA3) | West Coast |
| Local Government | Circular Head |
| Federal Electorate | Braddon |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 110 (23.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 54 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 111 (23.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 113 (24.4%) |
| 65+ years | 87 (18.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 30 (6.4%) |
| Arthritis | 18 (3.8%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (3.4%) |
| Asthma | 13 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 12 (2.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 9 (1.9%) |
| Cancer | 9 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 49 (30.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 73 (45.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 40 (24.7%) |