Adelaide Hills Council
Forreston
Forreston at a glance
Median house
$358,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$257,760
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
407
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Forreston.
Forreston is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$358,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $257,760.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$258/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
$358,000
Sales data pending
$257,760
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
407
Median age: 48
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20258.57%
Based on $358,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20255.20%
Based on $257,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
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 202691%
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
407
Median age
48
Family households
86%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
8
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 Forreston.
Local schools for Forreston
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gumeracha Primary School
Kersbrook Primary School
Birdwood High 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 Forreston.
- What is the median house price in Forreston?
- The median house price in Forreston, SA 5233 is $358,000. The median unit price is $257,760. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Forreston postcode?
- Forreston is in the 5233 postcode, in SA, in the Adelaide Hills Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forreston?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $258.
- What schools are in Forreston?
- There are 5 schools serving Forreston on this page, including Gumeracha Primary School, Kersbrook Primary School, Birdwood High School.
- How walkable is Forreston?
- Forreston has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forreston?
- Forreston is close to Gumeracha, Kersbrook, Warren, Kenton Valley, Chain Of Ponds.
- What is the population of Forreston?
- Forreston has approximately 407 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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