Forest, TAS 7330 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Forest is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7330, home to 464 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Circular Head local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 300 km from the Hobart CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 464
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,321 /week
- Median personal income
- $687 /week
- Median family income
- $1,762 /week
- Average household size
- 2.6
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Circular Head
- Statistical region (SA4)
- West and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Braddon
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,060
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Forest Primary School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.1% of the 216 resolvable premises in Forest. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 99.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 196 across the Circular Head LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 203 other offences, 63 violent offences, 12 break-ins.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forest?
Forest (TAS 7330) had 464 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Circular Head local government area.
What is the median rent in Forest?
The median advertised rent in Forest is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Forest?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Forest covering government sectors. Nearest include: Forest Primary School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Forest?
Forest is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Forest?
Across Circular Head LGA, 196 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (203), violent (63), break-ins (12). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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