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Forrest

City in Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Overview

Forrest is a prestigious inner-south suburb of Canberra, known for its elegant residences, proximity to national institutions, and leafy streets. Its quiet atmosphere is balanced by easy access to lively dining and entertainment in nearby Manuka.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Population
257
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.31°, 149.13°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
89
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$3,775
Local Cost
$2,205
Local Income
$4,200
Cashless
96
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
705 mm
Internet Speed
131 Mbps
Upload
103 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
128
Coworking
0
Cafes
37
Nightlife
11
Parks
80
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
830.0
Airport
CBR
Distance
6 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-23.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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