Forest Range at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
290
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Forest Range.
The postcode for Forest Range is 5139 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Forest Range (5139) sits in the Adelaide Hills region of South Australia.
Forest Range has roughly 290 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Forest Range scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Range's population at 290, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
290
Median age
38
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
290
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forest Range.
Local schools for Forest Range
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Government School Catchment
Lenswood Primary School
Basket Range Primary School
Lobethal Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Forest Range.
- What is the Forest Range postcode?
- Forest Range is in the 5139 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- Where is Forest Range?
- Forest Range is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5139. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Range?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Forest Range?
- There are 11 schools serving Forest Range on this page, including Lenswood Primary School, Basket Range Primary School, Lobethal Primary School.
- How walkable is Forest Range?
- Forest Range has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forest Range?
- Forest Range is close to Lenswood, Basket Range, Cherryville, Marble Hill, Carey Gully.
- What is the population of Forest Range?
- The population of Forest Range is approximately 290 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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