FairSquare/Australian Capital Territory/Forrest
Suburb Dossier · ACT · 2603

Forrest

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FairSquare's model rates Forrest, Australian Capital Territory 7.3 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026.

Forrest offers a compelling capital growth opportunity, driven by its prime 3km proximity to Canberra's CBD and a structural undersupply that fuels an 8/10 demand score. This tight market is evidenced by a critically low 1.2% vacancy rate and has delivered 8.5% annual price appreciation, signaling robust demand from affluent tenants and strong capital upside. Depth of owner-occupier demand creates a reliable price floor through cycle downturns.

Model Verdict
Steady Buy
7.3OUT OF 10
Median
$1.43M
house
Gross Yield
3.0%
derived
Weekly Rent
$824
3-bed median
12m Growth
+8.5%
trailing
Secret Sauce · Derivation

How the model valued Forrest

The median price is derived, not estimated. Every number on this page traces back to the model's proprietary yield surface — calibrated for each part of the country and resolved against distance from CBD. The price falls out of the formula.

Confidencehigh

Inputs for this suburb sit at the top of our calibration tier. The model is not guessing.

Distance
to CBD
3km
Yield
derived from model
3.0%
Median Rent
weekly, 3-bed
$824
Median Price
(rent × 52) ÷ yield
$1.43M
Fit · Who It Suits
Investor Profiles
Defensive HoldLong Hold
Model Tags
Defensive Core
Signals · Partial View
Market Temp
Warming
Supply Pressure
Normal
Rent Trajectory
In line
Cycle Position
Hot ·
Days On Market
Cool
Clearance Rate
Active ·
Buyer Demand
Hot
Vacancy Rate
Cool ·
Rent Growth 12m
Active
Price Volatility
Hot ·
5-Year Forecast
Cool
Risk Flags
Active ·

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What's inside
01Cover page with verdict & score
02In-30-seconds snapshot
03Score breakdown across 5 dimensions
04Big picture & liveability analysis
05Market cycle + 10-year forecast
06Rental story + yield scenarios
07Supply & demand pressure gauge
08Opportunity & risk register
093-play investor playbook
1012-24mo + 3-5yr outlook
112026 Budget impact analysis
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FAQ
01

Is Forrest a good investment in 2026?

FairSquare's model rates Forrest, Australian Capital Territory 7.3 out of 10 (Steady Buy) as of May 2026. Forrest offers a compelling capital growth opportunity, driven by its prime 3km proximity to Canberra's CBD and a structural undersupply that fuels an 8/10 demand score. This tight market is evidenced by a critically low 1.2% vacancy rate and has delivered 8.5% annual price appreciation, signaling robust demand from affluent tenants and strong capital upside.

02

What is the median house price in Forrest?

The median house price in Forrest, ACT is $1.43M. Weekly rent of $824 against a 3.0% gross yield underpins this figure.

03

What is the rental yield in Forrest?

Forrest has a gross rental yield of 3.0%, with a median weekly rent of $824. 12-month price growth is tracking at +8.5%.

04

Which investor profiles does Forrest suit?

Based on its market signals, Forrest aligns with: Defensive Hold, Long Hold.

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