South Forest
TAS 7330 · Circular Head
100 (2021) → 103 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Forest is a declining suburb in Circular Head, TAS 7330, about 280km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in South Forest are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. South Forest has an overall score of 20/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Housing tenure
- Owned
- Mortgage
- Rented
Commute to work
- Car
- Public transport
- Walk/cycle
- Work from home
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 895 (below the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Forest Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 895
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Forest
How far is South Forest from Hobart CBD?
South Forest is about 280.4 km from Hobart CBD.
What schools are in South Forest?
South Forest has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Forest?
South Forest has a transport score of 0/100.