City of West Torrens
Forestville
Forestville at a glance
Median house
$381,000
-32.0% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
1,400
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Forestville.
Forestville is a suburb in Australia.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$381,000
-32.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$381,000
-32.0% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,400
Median age: 39
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20258.19%
Based on $381,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 202510.43%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA-32.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -32.0%/yr
2021
$2.6M
5-year change
-85%
2026
$381K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,400
Median age
39
Family households
64%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
32
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.
100
30
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forestville.
Local schools for Forestville
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goodwood Primary School
Richmond Primary School
Black Forest 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 Forestville.
- What is the median house price in Forestville?
- The median house price in Forestville, SA 5035 is $381,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -32.0%.
- What is the Forestville postcode?
- Forestville is in the 5035 postcode, in SA, in the City of West Torrens region.
- What is the average rent in Forestville?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Forestville?
- There are 20 schools serving Forestville on this page, including Aspect Treetop School, Goodwood Primary School, St Thomas' School.
- How walkable is Forestville?
- Forestville has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 30, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Forestville?
- Forestville is close to Everard Park, Ashford, Keswick, Millswood, Wayville.
- What is the population of Forestville?
- Forestville has approximately 1,400 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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