Forrest Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Forrest Compares
Forrest vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Forrest | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,091 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $290 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,509 -VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 ≈VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Forrest is a locality 134 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3236. It falls within the Warrnambool and South West region. The local government area is Colac Otway.
According to the 2021 Census, Forrest has a population of 257 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,091, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 4 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Forrest includes a median weekly rent of $290, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,509, with 96 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 85.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Forrest scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Forrest is served by Forrest Primary School.
Forrest is part of the Colac - Corangamite statistical area in Victoria.
Forrest Details
| Postcode | 3236 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 257 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,091/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $595/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $290 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,509 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 42.7 km² |
| Population Density | 6/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 96 |
| Australian Citizens | 77.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 4 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -38.516667 |
| Longitude | 143.716667 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 134 km |
| Region (SA4) | Warrnambool and South West |
| Area (SA3) | Colac - Corangamite |
| Local Government | Colac Otway |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 36 (14.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 17 (6.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 55 (21.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 90 (35.0%) |
| 65+ years | 59 (23.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 6 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 23 (8.9%) |
| Asthma | 11 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 6 (2.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 3 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (3.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 27 (31.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 43 (50.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 12 (14.1%) |
Schools in Forrest
Suburbs Near Forrest
Same Postcode (3236)
More Forrest Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.