Forrest, ACT 2892
Inner-Canberra convenience with a character all its own.
- Urban convenience
- $570/wk Median
- 30.5% Renters
Forrest Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 1.8k
- Median age
- 47
- Median weekly rent
- $570
- To the CBD
- 4.1km
- Walkability
- 9.5
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Forrest Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Forrest is one of Canberra's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 1,827 residents, a solid minority 30.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $570 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Forrest
Forrest Central
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Forrest Quarter
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Forrest
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Forrest
Real questions renters ask before moving to Forrest.
Is Forrest a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Forrest has a 30.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Forrest walkable?
Forrest carries a walkability score of 9.5/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Forrest family-friendly for renters?
Forrest has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $570/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Canberra.
How much does it cost to rent in Forrest?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Forrest is $570. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $570 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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