Latrobe City Council
Forth
Forth at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
738
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Forth.
Forth (7310) sits in the Latrobe region of Tasmania.
Forth has roughly 738 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Forth scores 0/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forth's population at 738, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
738
Median age
46
Family households
73%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
738
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forth.
Local schools for Forth
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Forth Primary School
East Ulverstone Primary School
Hillcrest Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Forth.
- What is the Forth postcode?
- Forth is in the 7310 postcode, in TAS, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forth?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Forth?
- There are 19 schools serving Forth on this page, including Forth Primary School, Devonport Christian School, Leighland Christian School.
- How walkable is Forth?
- Forth has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forth?
- Forth is close to Forthside, Leith, Turners Beach, Lillico, Tugrah.
- What is the population of Forth?
- Forth has approximately 738 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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