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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
95
Female Safety
93
LGBTQ+ Safety
89
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 55 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.
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