Karoonda East Murray
Forster
Forster at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
14
Median age 59
About
Welcome to Forster.
Forster is a suburb in South Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$215/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$115/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$238,000
$171,360
14
Median age: 59
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.70%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA3.49%
Based on $171,360 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 2026100%
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
14
Median age
59
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Forster.
Local schools for Forster
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cambrai Primary School
Palmer Primary School
Mannum Community College
© 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 Forster.
- What is the median house price in Forster?
- The median house price in Forster, SA 5238 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Forster postcode?
- Forster is in the 5238 postcode, in SA, in the Karoonda East Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Forster?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $215, for units it's $115.
- What schools are in Forster?
- There are 3 schools serving Forster on this page, including Cambrai Primary School, Palmer Primary School, Mannum Community College.
- How walkable is Forster?
- Forster has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forster?
- Forster is close to Angas Valley, Punthari, Sanderston, Cambrai, Milendella.
- What is the population of Forster?
- Forster has approximately 14 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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