South Australia · Suburb Profile
Forreston SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forreston, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Forreston SA is 407 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forreston is $780 per week ($40,560 per year). Median rent in Forreston is $258 per week ($1,118 per month). Forreston has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Forreston has a population density of 11.0 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Forreston is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forreston is $1,950.
There were 8 recorded offences in Forreston in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was other against person (4 offences).
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Forreston Population
Forreston Median Income & Rent
Forreston Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Forreston Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forreston Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forreston Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Forreston Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Forreston Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Forreston Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Forreston Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Forreston Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Forreston Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Forreston Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Forreston Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Forreston Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Forreston Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Forreston Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Forreston School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Forreston Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Forreston Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Forreston Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Forreston How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Forreston Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Forreston Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Forreston Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Forreston Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Forreston Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Forreston Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Forreston Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Forreston Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Forreston Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Forreston Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Forreston When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Forreston Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Forreston Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Forreston Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Forreston Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Forreston Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 8 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Forreston Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forreston
What is the population of Forreston SA?
The population of Forreston SA is 407 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.0 people per km².Forreston is ranked #5,384 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Forreston?
The median personal income in Forreston SA is $780 per week, or $40,560 per year.The median household income is $2,079 per week.Family income is $2,279 per week.Forreston is ranked #3,938 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Forreston?
Median rent in Forreston SA is $258 per week ($1,118 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forreston ranks #6,018 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Forreston?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forreston SA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Forreston?
The median age in Forreston SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Forreston a good suburb to live in?
Forreston is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 407.The median income is $780/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40454. All dollar figures in AUD.