Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Forest TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forest, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Forest TAS is 464 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forest is $687 per week ($35,724 per year). Median rent in Forest is $225 per week ($975 per month). Forest has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Forest has a population density of 10.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Forest is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest is $1,060.

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Forest Population

residents (Census 2021)

Forest Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$687/wk

$35,724 per year

#5697 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$225/wk

$975 per month

#6923 of 14,663

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Median Age

38years

Same as than national median

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Mortgage

$1,060/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Forest Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (233) Female 50.3% (236)

Population Density

10.4

people per km²

464 people · 44.7 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,762

Family income/wk

Forest Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Forest Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.2% 68 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.8% 73 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Forest Country of Birth

Australia

96.2%

England

2.3%

India

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Forest Religion

No Religion

50.7%

Anglican

14.5%

Catholic

10.2%

Christian (other)

9.7%

Not stated

5.2%

Pentecostal

4.8%

Brethren

2.5%

Othr Protestnt

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forest Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.1%

Year 12 or equivalent

27.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

17.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Forest Languages Spoken at Home

German

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Forest Employment

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Employed full-time

40.0% 128 people

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Employed part-time

23.1% 74 people

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Unemployed

3.1% 10 people

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Not in labour force

33.8% 108 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Forest Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

58.7%

Bachelor Degree

18.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.7%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

Postgraduate Degree

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Forest Occupation

Managers

24.3%

Labourers

13.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

11.7%

Sales Workers

11.7%

Professionals

11.7%

Community & Personal Service

10.7%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Forest Field of Study

Engineering

22.5%

Management & Commerce

16.2%

Education

10.8%

Architecture & Building

9.9%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Health

9.9%

Agriculture & Environment

9.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Creative Arts

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Forest Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forest Weekly Household Income

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$400-$499/wk

11.0%

$500-$649/wk

6.7%

$650-$799/wk

6.1%

$800-$999/wk

8.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

14.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.4%

$4,000+/wk

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forest Marital Status

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Married

46.5% 171

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Separated

2.7% 10

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Divorced

7.9% 29

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Widowed

7.6% 28

👤

Never married

35.3% 130

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forest Ancestry

Australian

36.1%

English

29.7%

Aboriginal Australianralian

10.3%

Irish

7.6%

Scottish

7.2%

Other

2.9%

Dutch

2.3%

German

1.7%

Polish

1.1%

Maori

0.6%

New Zealander

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forest School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.9%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

10.4%

Secondary — Catholic

6.6%

Pre-school

5.7%

Vocational Education

5.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Forest Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.9% 34

✅

No need for assistance

96.1% 832

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Forest Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

23.5% 81

—

Not a volunteer

76.5% 263

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forest Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.5%

$600-$799/mo

13.6%

$800-$999/mo

25.4%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

28.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

6.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

16.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forest How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.4%

Did not go to work

8.9%

Car (passenger)

5.9%

Walked only

4.4%

Truck

3.0%

Other

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Forest Car Ownership

1 vehicle

30.2%

2 vehicles

45.1%

3 vehicles

15.4%

4+ vehicles

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Forest Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.8%

2 bedrooms

11.5%

3 bedrooms

61.8%

4 bedrooms

17.6%

5 bedrooms

5.5%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Forest Population Mobility

9.5%

moved in the last year

28.6%

moved in the last 5 years

4.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

63.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forest Indigenous Population

17.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

155

Indigenous residents

748

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forest Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Asthma

Lung condition

Cancer

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Forest Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.4%

$1-$149/wk

5.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.8%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

15.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.0%

$3,500+/wk

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forest Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.1%

Couple — no children

26.9%

Couple — no children under 15

13.3%

One parent — children under 15

8.6%

One parent — no children under 15

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forest Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 10

👤

Never served

97.1% 337

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Forest Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 50

—

Did not provide

85.3% 291

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forest Children Ever Born

No children

30.0%

1 child

8.0%

2 children

30.0%

3 children

26.7%

4 children

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Forest When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2018

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Forest Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.1%

5–14 hours

26.0%

15–29 hours

16.8%

30+ hours

12.6%

Did not do domestic work

24.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Forest Household Size

1 person

27.5%

2 persons

34.4%

3 persons

13.8%

4 persons

8.8%

5 persons

11.9%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forest Where Residents Moved From

Same address

398

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from TAS

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Forest Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

83.3%

Step family — no other children

8.3%

Blended family — no other children

8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forest Schools

schools nearby

government

903

avg ICSEA score

total students

Forest Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 99 students

903

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Forest Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,321/wk

Median Rent $225/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Forest

Your weekly income

≈ $5,724/month

Median rent $225/wk

Left after rent $1,096/wk

Rent share 17.0%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Smithton

Income: $652/wk Rent: $222/wk Save: $3/wk

Wynyard

Income: $596/wk Rent: $221/wk Save: $4/wk

Forest vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Wivenhoe

Pop: 235 Income: $509/wk Rent: $243/wk

Branxholm

Pop: 236 Income: $476/wk Rent: $240/wk

Downlands

Pop: 237 Income: $725/wk Rent: $315/wk

Hamilton (Tas.)

Pop: 241 Income: $555/wk Rent: $220/wk

Longley

Pop: 241 Income: $913/wk Rent: $175/wk

Dulcot

Pop: 242 Income: $1,025/wk Rent: $423/wk

Compare Forest

Forest vs Wivenhoe →Forest vs Branxholm →Forest vs Downlands →Forest vs Hamilton (Tas.) →

Frequently Asked Questions About Forest

What is the population of Forest TAS?

The population of Forest TAS is 464 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.4 people per km².Forest is ranked #5,143 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forest?

The median personal income in Forest TAS is $687 per week, or $35,724 per year.The median household income is $1,321 per week.Family income is $1,762 per week.Forest is ranked #5,697 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forest?

Median rent in Forest TAS is $225 per week ($975 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forest ranks #6,923 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forest?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest TAS is $1,060. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forest?

The median age in Forest TAS is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forest a good suburb to live in?

Forest is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 464.The median income is $687/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60208. All dollar figures in AUD.