Forestville

SA 5035 • Greater Adelaide

1,400
Population (2021)
$54,184
Median Income
0.56 km²
Area
33m
Elevation

About Forestville

Forestville is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Unley (City) area. With a population of 1,400 and a median income of $54,184, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 0.56 km² at an elevation of 33m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Forestville combines affordability with quality of life.

Forestville falls under postcode 5035 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Badcoe electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5035
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.95°, 138.58°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.56 km²
Elevation
33m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,389
Census 2021
1,400
0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,364
Income 2021
$54,184
37.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,040
Born Overseas 325

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 65
  • 2. Greece 25
  • 3. India 24
  • 4. Hong Kong 14
  • 5. Germany 12
  • 6. China 11
  • 7. Malaysia 11
  • 8. New Zealand 11
  • 9. Vietnam 11
  • 10. Philippines 9
  • 11. South Africa 9
  • 12. Italy 8
  • 13. South Korea 8
  • 14. Scotland 8
  • 15. Chile 7

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 551
Australian 432
Scottish 156
German 137
Irish 137
Italian 93
Greek 81
Chinese 62
Dutch 36
Indian 28

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

721
Both parents born in Australia
461
Both parents born overseas
188
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
57.6%
Christianity
32.1%
Islam
1.9%
Buddhism
1.6%
Hinduism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.6%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
73 (5.2%)
5-14 years
144 (10.3%)
15-19 years
63 (4.5%)
20-24 years
85 (6.1%)
25-34 years
239 (17.1%)
35-44 years
228 (16.3%)
45-54 years
193 (13.8%)
55-64 years
179 (12.8%)
65-74 years
130 (9.3%)
75-84 years
51 (3.6%)
85+ years
21 (1.5%)

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