Forrest at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
257
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Forrest.
The postcode for Forrest is 3236 (VIC).
Forrest (3236) sits in the Colac Otway region of Victoria.
Forrest has roughly 257 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Forrest scores 4/100 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 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 3°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 612mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Geelong Racecourse station, 83.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forrest's population at 257, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
257
Median age
52
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$290/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$247/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
257
Median age: 52
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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
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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 Forrest postcode?
- Forrest is in the 3236 postcode, in VIC, in the Colac Otway region.
- Where is Forrest?
- Forrest is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3236, 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?
- The population of Forrest is approximately 257 (2021 Census). 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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