Colac Otway
Forrest
Forrest at a glance
Median house
$332,000
Median unit
$239,040
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
257
Median age 52
About
Welcome to Forrest.
Forrest is a suburb in Victoria.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$332,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $239,040.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$332,000
$239,040
257
Median age: 52
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)4.54%
Based on $332,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)5.37%
Based on $239,040 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: RTBA, Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (VIC)–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
257
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
75
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forrest.
Local schools for Forrest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Forrest Primary School
Deans Marsh Primary School
Birregurra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
612 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
25.6°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
3.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Geelong Racecourse (84 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Forrest.
- What is the median house price in Forrest?
- The median house price in Forrest, VIC 3236 is $332,000. The median unit price is $239,040. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Forrest postcode?
- Forrest is in the 3236 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- What is the average rent in Forrest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $290, for units it's $247.
- What schools are in Forrest?
- There are 20 schools serving Forrest on this page, including Forrest Primary School, Deans Marsh Primary School, Birregurra Primary School.
- How walkable is Forrest?
- Forrest has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 75.
- What suburbs are near Forrest?
- Forrest is close to Barwon Downs, Gerangamete, Gerangamete, Barramunga, Kawarren.
- What is the population of Forrest?
- Forrest has approximately 257 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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