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Forrest
2 km²
A bachelor's degree or higher is held by 61% of adults in Forrest, making it one of the most highly qualified areas in the region. This is a wealthy, mature community where the typical resident is far older than the national figure at 47 years. High incomes and a strong professional workforce give the area a distinctive character, with many residents working in public administration. It is a very walkable suburb with a high proportion of apartments and a strong connection to the city.
Forrest's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The community is notably older, with 22.4% of people aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure. Children under 15 make up only 10.9%, a figure well below both the territory and national averages.
People born overseas make up 25.2% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. English, Australian, Irish and Scottish are the most common ancestries reported.
Around 19.4% of residents use a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than most areas. Mandarin, Italian and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.
Christianity is the most common affiliation at 46.9%, while 41.9% of residents report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the national figure.
The area is exceptionally well-qualified, with 87.2% of residents having completed Year 12 and 61% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This high level of education is far above the national average.
Incomes are very high here, with 52.5% of households earning $3,000 or more a week. The typical family income of $4,532 is far above the national figure.
A long-term health condition affects 29.4% of the population, which is a little above the national figure. However, only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities, which is lower than most areas.
Volunteering is very common, with 27% of residents helping out, far above the national figure. There is also a strong connection to the Defence Force, with 7.6% of people having served.
There are 8 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the area. Those from First Nations backgrounds have a typical personal income of $1,875, which is far above the national figure.
Homes are typically smaller, with 2.2 people per home, which is a little below the national figure. About 29.4% of people live alone, a rate well above the national average.
Apartments are common, making up 46.6% of homes. Rent is high here, with a typical weekly payment of $570, while 37.7% of homes are owned outright.
Public transport is well-used and accessible, with a very short 4-minute walk to the nearest stop. However, 48% of people still rely on a car to get to work.
The population is quite mobile, with 53.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is far above the national average of 40.7%.
Full-time employment is high at 71.4%, well above the national figure. A third of the workforce is employed in public administration and safety.
The burglary rate is among the lowest at this level, though the motor vehicle theft rate is higher than most areas. The overall crime rate has fallen by 41.9% over five years.
The suburb is very walkable, with 94.3% of homes within a 15-minute walk of essential services. This is far above the territory average, with a particular strength in access to health services.