Forrest Property Investment Overview
Suburb research data for Forrest, ACT 2603 — median prices, rental yield and suburb signals. General information only.
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📍 Suburb Overview
🛡️ Safety & Crime
Forrest shows around-average reported crime compared with other ACT suburbs, based on 2026 state police data.
Investment Signals
Multiple core metrics are available, including price, rent/yield and population or demand indicators.
Last updated: 2025 · Public suburb-level data coverage varies by location and source. Verify current figures before making property decisions.
Price History
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🔄 Compare & Explore
Forrest's 1.7% gross rental yield is in line with the ACT median of 1.9%, across 103 ACT suburbs with public data.
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💰 Cashflow Snapshot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forrest a good suburb to invest in?
Forrest has an average renter proportion. Use this data as a research signal only. Always conduct property-level due diligence and seek independent professional advice before making any investment decision.
What is the median house price in Forrest?
The median house price in Forrest is approximately $1,706,705 based on 2025 public data (estimate — limited transaction evidence available).
What is the rental yield in Forrest?
The indicative gross rental yield in Forrest is 1.7%, based on a median weekly rent of $570 against a median price of $1,706,705. This is general data only — actual yields vary by property, condition and market timing.
How does Forrest compare to other suburbs?
Use the suburb comparison tool to compare Forrest against other Australian suburbs by price, yield, vacancy and renter demand.
Is Forrest a safe suburb?
Forrest shows around-average reported crime compared with other suburbs in ACT, based on 2026 state police data. The reported crime rate is about 72 incidents per 1,000 residents. Always check current local crime statistics before deciding.
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