Circular Head
South Forest
South Forest at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
100
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about South Forest.
South Forest (7330) sits in the Circular Head region of Tasmania.
South Forest has roughly 100 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
South Forest 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Forest's population at 100, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
100
Median age
43
Family households
69%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
100
Median age: 43
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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 South Forest.
Local schools for South Forest
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Forest Primary School
Smithton Primary School
Smithton High School
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Frequently asked
About South Forest.
- What is the South Forest postcode?
- South Forest is in the 7330 postcode, in TAS, in the Circular Head region.
- What is the average rent in South Forest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in South Forest?
- There are 7 schools serving South Forest on this page, including Forest Primary School, St Peter Chanel Catholic School, Circular Head Christian School.
- How walkable is South Forest?
- South Forest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Forest?
- South Forest is close to Mengha, Forest, Wiltshire, Alcomie, Irishtown.
- What is the population of South Forest?
- South Forest has approximately 100 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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