Forrest, Australia

Full City Profile

3.7 /5.0

B+ Good

1,827 Population 7/sq mi density

1,913 ft Elevation 583 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

B+

Overall

3.7 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$61,381 median income, 3.0% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.7 / 5.0

$321,200 home value, $1,606/mo rent

Forrest, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$61,381

18% below

$61,381 per capita

Home Value

$321,200

14% above

Median Rent

$1,606/mo

38% above

Unemployment

3.0%

17% below

Avg Temperature

53°F

321 sunny days/yr

Is Forrest a Good Place to Live?

B+

3.7 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forrest residents earn a median household income of $61,381 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,381. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 174 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forrest is $321,200 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,606/month.

Climate & Weather

Forrest has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 41°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,827

Median Age47.0 yrs

Density7/mi²

Foreign Born25.2%

Economy

B+

Median Income$61,381

Per Capita$61,381

Unemployment3.0%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,180

Housing

B+

Home Value$321,200

Rent$1,606

Ownership68.7%

Housing Units731

Climate

Avg Temp53°F

Sunny Days321/yr

Rain32.7 in/yr

Elevation1,913 ft

Did You Know?

25.2% of residents are foreign-born.