Forest Range
SA 5139 • South Australia
About Forest Range
Forest Range is a small historic locality nestled in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia, situated approximately 18 kilometres east of Adelaide CBD within the Adelaide Hills Council area. Set at an elevation of around 473 metres above sea level, the locality covers a compact 9.3 square kilometres of wooded hillside terrain, with a population of 290 at the 2021 Census. The area has a distinct heritage character, having been settled by timber sawyers in the mid-1800s who harvested stringybark trees for timber and charcoal, followed by gold rushes in the 1850s and 1880s that briefly brought a larger population to the district.
Today, Forest Range is a tranquil semi-rural retreat within easy reach of Adelaide, popular with residents who value bush surroundings without straying far from city conveniences. The locality is surrounded by native stringybark forest and the rolling green hills characteristic of the Adelaide Hills region, offering a cooler climate than the city below. Nearby townships including Lobethal (approximately 5 km) and Woodside provide local services, while the broader Adelaide Hills food and wine trail — featuring cellar doors, farm produce, and café culture — makes the area an appealing destination for lifestyle seekers and weekenders.
Forest Range falls under postcode 5139 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kavel electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro Route 823 — Adelaide CBD (Victoria Square) Approx. 60–75 min
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Scenic winding Adelaide Hills roads; access via Norton Summit Road or Mount Barker Road
Forest Range is a small rural locality with no local shops; all errands require driving to Lobethal, Woodside, or Adelaide
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.