Average rent in Forrest, ACT — 2026

Forrest sits in the Unincorporated ACT local government area, 4km from the Canberra CBD, with a population of around 1,827 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $570/week — above the the ACT state median of $446/week. 31% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$570/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
1,827

ABS 2021

Median age
47
Distance to Canberra
4 km
Households renting
31%
Separate houses
37%
Flats / apartments
47%
Born overseas
25%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Unincorporated ACT

Renting in Forrest

Renting in Forrest costs more than most of the ACT — the typical renter pays $570/week, which is 28% above the state median of $446/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (31%) living mostly in flats and apartments (47%), which fits the inner-Canberra pattern. About 25% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Forrest is 4km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Forrest?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Forrest, ACT was $570. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Forrest rent compare to the ACT?+
At the 2021 Census, the ACT's state median rent was $446 a week. Forrest sat at $570 — 28% above the state average. The suburb is 4km from Canberra, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (37% separate houses, 47% flats here).
Which suburbs near Forrest have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Forrest's $570/week (ABS 2021): Deakin, Campbell, Civic. On the higher end, you've got Forde, Fadden, O'Malley. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

Nearby suburbs in ACT

O'Malley

$975/wk

Fadden

$620/wk

Forde

$590/wk

Deakin

$560/wk

Civic

$550/wk

Campbell

$550/wk

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