Demographics

Forrest (ACT) is approximately 1.59 square kilometres. In 2016 the population of Forrest (ACT) was 1615. The population is 47% male and 53% female. On average the monthly mortgage repayments in Forrest (ACT) are $4000+. The most common weekly income bracket is $3000+ per week. Weekly rents in the area are on average $350 to $449.

Description

Forrest (postcode: 2603) is an affluent suburb of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia. Forrest is named after Sir John Forrest, an explorer, legislator, federalist, premier of Western Australia, and one of the fathers of the Australian Constitution. Streets in Forrest are named after explorers and governors. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics Forrest is the second most Socio-Economic advantaged location in Australia after the neighbouring suburb of Barton. Forrest is one of the few suburbs in Canberra built to the original Canberra plans. It contains many circular and geometric patterns in its streets and can be quite confusing to drive in.

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