Forrest is located in the prestigious inner south of Canberra, on the southern side of Lake Burley Griffin. Circling Capital Hill, the location of Parliament House, the leafy suburbs of ‘Old Canberra’ are home to many of Canberra’s most exclusive residences. The retail areas of Manuka and Kingston provide boutique shopping, quality cafes and fine dining.
The suburb name "Forrest" was gazetted on 20 September 192
Street names in Forrest are based on Explorers and Governors.
Distance to City GPO: 1.6 km
Closest Major Shopping Centre:
CANBERRA CENTRE - 4.2 km
Closest Hospital:
THE CANBERRA HOSPITAL - 3.9 km
Primary School:
FORREST PRIMARY - 0.3 km
High School:
TELOPEA HIGH SCHOOL, BARTON - 0.9 km
College:
AUST. FEDERAL POLICE COLL - 1.3 km
University:
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL UNIVERSITY - 4.2 km
| Average age: | 44 years |
| Houses: | 69.1% |
| Townhouses: | 10.6% |
| Flats & units: | 20.3% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Population: | 1,191 |