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SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Forest Range, 5139
Est. population · Jun 2025
306
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+5.9%
Median age
38
Median income
$2,089/wk
Employment rate
70.5%
Languages at home
4.7%non-English
Most common: Polish
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Heritage area
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Forest Range sits up in the Adelaide Hills Council hills, a smaller community where elevation and tree cover define the mood. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. A car helps for most daily errands, with fewer amenities clustered within an easy walk. Homes cost more here than in most comparable suburbs.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. An emerging neighbourhood feel is building here, with new households gradually reshaping local life.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Forest Range snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
306
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
18.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#28
among Country & regional · Emerging
Safety
21st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
81st
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 35.7/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4550th in Australia
- State rank
- 476th in SA
- Peer rank
- #28 among Country & regional · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #118 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 62%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
306(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +5.9% over 5 years · 81th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +5.9%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- +17
- Growth rank in SA
- 81th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~300), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $2,089
- Dwelling vacancy
- 18.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 120
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 70.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 97 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 5
- Against the person
- 4
- Against property
- 1
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 16.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 72 residents
- State safety percentile
- 20.9th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +401.4%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault1
- Dangerous Or Negligent Acts3
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Sport & outdoors(1)
- Forest Range OvalSports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 11
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Stirling Hospital (11.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 9
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 29.4
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 6 proposals
August 2026
- Carport1409 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Under Assessment
July 2026
- Outbuilding (Shed)20 HEWLETTS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Under Assessment
June 2026
- Building alterations to existing ancillary accommodation282C DEVIATION RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Under Assessment
- Single-storey detached dwelling, change of use of outbuilding to tourist accommodation including associated building alterations10 FRY LANE FOREST RANGE SA 5139Under Assessment
- Protective Tree Netting Structure226 MAWSON RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Under Assessment
April 2026
- Agricultural building and water tank (above ground)1454 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
2025· 6 proposals
October 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)181 PLUMMERS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
August 2025
- Construction of a domestic outbuilding138 PLUMMERS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
July 2025
- Agricultural building (implement shed)42 PLUMMERS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
June 2025
- Protective tree netting structures130 PLUMMERS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
April 2025
- Outbuilding (shed)15 STENTIFORD RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
March 2025
- Outbuilding452 MAWSON RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
2024· 8 proposals
November 2024
- Outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling112 STENTIFORD RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
August 2024
- New garage and conversion of existing carport to studio (ancillary accommodation)282C DEVIATION RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
July 2024
- Verandah282A DEVIATION RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
- Verandah & deck attached to outbuilding & partial demolition (Retrospective)1283 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
April 2024
- Caport and verandah attached to existing dwelling15 STENTIFORD RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
February 2024
- Shop (cellar door), freestanding toilet building, retaining walls and associated car parking1409 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
- Deck attached to dwelling1211 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
- Change of use from farm building to dwelling including associated alterations and mezzanine levels.393A DEVIATION RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
2023· 10 proposals
November 2023
- Land division - Boundary Realignment (2 into 2)112 STENTIFORD RD LENSWOOD SA 5240;98 STENTIFORD RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
October 2023
- Demolition of dwelling & new single storey detached dwelling with attached deck1409 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
August 2023
- Protective Tree Netting Structure226 MAWSON RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
May 2023
- Alterations and Additions to existing Farm Building and Outbuilding, Change of use to winery (25 Tonne Crush), staff amenities and associated earthworks.534 MAWSON RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
- Protective tree netting structure226 MAWSON RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
- Outbuilding1353A LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
- Boundary re-alignment (2 into 2)1283 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139;9 SMITHS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
April 2023
- Agricultural building15 STENTIFORD RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
- Verandah32 PLUMMERS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
March 2023
- Dwelling alterations and additions, verandah, retaining walls and fencing, and swimming pool & associated safety features428 DEVIATION RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Under Assessment
2022· 8 proposals
November 2022
- Existing garage to have a new roof fitted with windows added2 FRY LANE FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
September 2022
- Two (2) verandahs210 DEVIATION RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
August 2022
- Swimming pool and safety fence, storage room, verandah, and retaining wall364 MAWSON RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
June 2022
- Outbuilding3 STENTIFORD RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
May 2022
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment (2 into 2)3 STENTIFORD RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139;41 STENTIFORD RD LENSWOOD SA 5240Decision Made
- Shed1338 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
March 2022
- Carport305 DEVIATION RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
January 2022
- Addition to existing agricultural building11 HEWLETTS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
November 2021
- Dwelling alterations & additions and 22,000L water storage tank73 PLUMMERS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
- Dwelling Alterations and Additions1189 LOBETHAL RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
June 2021
- Extension to existing outbuilding, including internal alterations53 HEWLETTS RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Decision Made
May 2021
- Change of use from domestic outbuilding to tourist accommodation & associated building alterations (non-complying)258 MAWSON RD FOREST RANGE SA 5139Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
1 heritage place
- Dwelling - Pise HouseAdelaide to Lobethal Road FOREST RANGEState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 8.6 km away).
Coalition 49.8%Labor 50.2%
4.8 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -1.5 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- LenswoodLabor 42.4% · Coalition 57.6% TPP (2025)2.7 km away
- UraidlaLabor 58.4% · Coalition 41.6% TPP (2025)5.8 km away
- Norton SummitLabor 61.3% · Coalition 38.7% TPP (2025)6.4 km away
- SummertownLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)7.1 km away
- OakbankLabor 53.6% · Coalition 46.4% TPP (2025)7.2 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 8/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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