Categories in Forest
Auto Electrical ServiceCar Repair and MaintenanceCar WashGas StationMechanicTruck Repair ShopAgricultural Service Supply AgencyApparel Manufacturer and WholesalerBuilding Materials SupplierCommercial PrinterComputer WholesalerCustom Furniture MakerFabric Product ManufacturerFarmingFitted Furniture SupplierImport Export CompanyMachines WholesaleMeasuring Instruments SupplierMetalworkingBoutiqueClothing storesFabric StoreLaundry & Washing ServicesRetail of textilesShoe storesCommunity CenterCounseling & Support ServicesWaste Collection & Removal ServicesComputer ConsultantComputer Repair ServiceSoftware ConsultantAir Conditioning ContractorArchitectsBuilding Construction ContractorBuilding DrainageDemolition and site preparationElectrical Installation ServiceElectricianEngineerEngineering ConsultantExcavating ContractorGrill StoreHardware storeHome Repair ContractorInterior Construction ContractorKitchen RemodelerPainting and paint contractorsPlumbing installation and repairHigh SchoolVocational & Professional Training
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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Forest
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Health and medical | 252 |
| Shopping | 124 |
| Construction of buildings | 119 |
| Restaurants | 102 |
| Electronics stores | 99 |
| Creative arts | 60 |
| Real estate | 60 |
| Accountants | 59 |
| Other construction | 53 |
| Dentists | 51 |
| Corporate management | 49 |
| Wholesale of machinery | 42 |
| Bridal shops | 40 |
| Specialized design | 39 |
| Automotive | 39 |
Forest Facts
| Area | 46.9 km² |
| Population | 436 |
| Male Population | 224 (51.3%) |
| Female Population | 212 (48.7%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +67.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +39.7% |
| Median Age | 37.7 years (Male: 38.1, Female: 37.2) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $32,870 (2022) |
| Neighborhoods | Inner West, Forest Lodge, Heathwood, Clarence Gardens, Warringah |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | -40.85824, 145.24318 |
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Forest Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 260 | 265 | 312 | 369 | 436 | 428 | 417 |
| Population Density | 5.5 / km² | 5.7 / km² | 6.7 / km² | 7.9 / km² | 9.3 / km² | 9.1 / km² | 8.9 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridForest Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 39.7% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | +67.7% | +64.5% | +39.7% |
| Tasmania | — | — | — |
| Australia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forest Median Age
Median Age: 37.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 37.7 yrs | 37.2 yrs | 38.1 yrs |
| Tasmania | 40.8 yrs | 41.6 yrs | 40 yrs |
| Australia | 37.7 yrs | 38.6 yrs | 36.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Forest Population Density
Population Density: 9.3 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 436 | 46.9 km² | 9.3 / km² |
| Tasmania | 531,949 | 68,587.8 km² | 7.8 / km² |
| Australia | 23.8 million | 7,690,961.5 km² | 3.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Forest Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 0 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Forest
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Forest
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Forest
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Forest
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Forest
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Forest Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $13,981 | $14,427 | $21,480 | $25,894 | $28,269 | $29,251 | $30,348 | $32,870 |
| Total GDP | $8.1M | $8.2M | $13.3M | $16.3M | $18.4M | $18.8M | $19.3M | $20.6M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Forest CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest | 7,221 tn | 16.56 tn | 154 tons/km² |
| Tasmania | 8,759,956 tn | 16.47 tn | 127.7 tons/km² |
| Australia | 401,155,564 tn | 16.88 tn | 52.2 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Forest CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 7,221 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 16.56 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 154 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12/13 | 8:21 PM | 3.4 | 48.9 km | 10,000 m | Bass Strait, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 9/8/07 | 10:29 AM | 3.8 | 47.1 km | 10,000 m | Bass Strait, Australia | usgs.gov |
| 3/16/86 | 1:53 AM | 4 | 78.3 km | 10,000 m | Tasmania, Australia region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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