Foresthome at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
84
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Foresthome.
The postcode for Foresthome is 4850 (QLD).
Foresthome (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Foresthome has roughly 84 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Foresthome 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Foresthome's population at 84, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
84
Median age
54
Family households
71%
Lone person
37%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
84
Median age: 54
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Foresthome.
Local schools for Foresthome
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Government School Catchment
Victoria Plantation State School
Ingham State High School
Macknade State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Foresthome.
- What is the Foresthome postcode?
- Foresthome is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Foresthome?
- Foresthome is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Foresthome?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Foresthome?
- There are 9 schools serving Foresthome on this page, including Victoria Plantation State School, Hinchinbrook Christian School, Ingham State High School.
- How walkable is Foresthome?
- Foresthome has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Foresthome?
- Foresthome is close to Gairloch, Victoria Plantation, Bemerside, Cordelia, Ingham.
- What is the population of Foresthome?
- The population of Foresthome is approximately 84 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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