Forrest, Australian Capital Territory — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forrest.
| Locality | Forrest |
| Territory | Australian Capital Territory (ACT) |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -35.31689 |
| Longitude | 149.12501 |
| Population | 1,827 |
| Density | 1163.7 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 583 m |
| Postcode | 2603 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Canberra | 4 km south |
Forrest is a locality in the Australian Capital Territory, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,827. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 1163.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 583 m above sea level. It lies approximately 4 km south of Canberra. Forrest is located at 35.3169°S, 149.1250°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2603.
Forrest rests on a broad, gently sloping plain, its low-slung buildings catching the wide Canberra sky. It lies 84.0 km south-west of Goulburn, NSW (from Goulburn, NSW: bearing 221°T), and is situated 9.6 km north-east of Kambah. The landscape here is a study in muted colours, ochre paddocks meeting the soft grey-green of scattered eucalypts, the air often carrying the crisp, dry scent of inland Australia. To the north, the land rises in rounded hills, their flanks etched with the faint tracks of sheep and the occasional scar of a weathered fence line, a subtle reminder of the vastness that presses in from all sides. Even in the heat of summer, there's a certain stillness to Forrest, a quietude that settles deep into the bones.
The character of Forrest is inextricably linked to its agricultural heritage, a place where the rhythm of seasons still dictates much of life. Historically, this region has been shaped by sheep grazing, the wool industry forming the backbone of its economy for generations, and remnants of that past can still be seen in the sturdy, functional farmhouses dotted across the surrounding countryside. While the agricultural sector continues, a growing diversification is evident, with local producers increasingly exploring niche markets and artisanal goods. The light here, especially as dusk approaches, paints the sky in soft washes of rose and lavender, a fleeting beauty that seems to imbue the very air with a sense of quiet resilience.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forrest, Australian Capital Territory with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Forrest.
Detailed location data for Forrest includes the postcode (2603), telephone area code (02), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Forrest is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |