Forester
TASForester is a growing suburb in TAS with 11 residents.
- SAL code
- 60209
- SA2
- 602031100
- Population
- 11
- LGA
- Dorset
Forester, TAS had 11 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 3.0% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 75-84 years, and the median age sits at 46. The median household income is $1,312 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $0 a month. Most workers travel by car (driver), accounting for 100.0% of the journey-to-work mix. The suburb has 1 park or reserve mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?11
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+3.0%
3yr: +0.5% · 10yr: +3.7%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,312/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
46
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?4.3%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
OpenStreetMap parks data not yet loaded for TAS
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?1
Dorset · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for TAS
Safety & Crime
state police crime data not yet loaded for TAS
Tasmania Police publishes aggregates at LGA level only
Population over time — Scottsdale - Bridport (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Forester suburb alone is ~11 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 7,407 to 7,076 over 24 years, averaging -0.2% per year.
Schools
school-locations register not yet loaded for TAS
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Scottsdale Primary School
Secondary
No catchment
Source: TAS DECYP — School catchments (via TheLIST). Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
People
Median age 46 (established), largest age group 75-84 (31.25%), tight labour market (0.0% unemployment).
Median age
46
Avg household size
3.7
Age distribution
Employment
37.5% workforce participation · 0.0% unemployment
Bushfire & flood risk
Bushfire
Source: TAS TFS Bushfire-Prone Areas
As of May 2026
Flood
Source: TAS Strategic Flood Maps
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped hazard polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
3 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL | RuralRural | 95.2% | 85.79 km² |
| ENVIRONMENTAL_MANAGEMENT | Environmental ManagementEnvironmental | 3.6% | 3.28 km² |
| AGRICULTURE | AgricultureRural | 1.1% | 1.01 km² |
Source: TAS Tasmanian Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_TAS/2026-04-30/c0dd9f59cffca279) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.