SA · 5035

Forestville

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Forestville, SA 5035.

Forestville, SA 5035

About Forestville

Welcome to Forestville

Forestville is an inner southwestern suburb of Adelaide in the City of Unley. It is traversed by Brown Hill Creek and the Glenelg tram line.

Market snapshot

Forestville property market

Median price ranks #1,151 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 70%

Median sale price

$1.06m

House · 3 bed

Median rent

$710

per week

Gross rental yield

3.5%

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$440k

Median

$1.06m

Premium

$1.82m

Days on market

52

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

38

Median sold price trend · House 3 bed

Compound growth +5.9% / yr over 4 yrs

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Forestville by dwelling type.

House67%
Apartment / Unit33%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Forestville, SA 5035.

Population

1,400

residents (2021)

Median age

39

years

Household income

$1,981

median, per week

Median rent

$340

per week

Median mortgage

$1,733

per month

Mortgage / income

20%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Recent results

Recently sold in Forestville

$1.60m

1 Aroha Terrace

house3 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$1.80m

77 Victoria Street

house3 bd · 1 ba · 4 car

Sold ~July 2026

$2.35m

55 Third Avenue

house4 bd · 2 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

$720k

1 & 3/5 Ethel Street

apartment3 bd · 1 ba · 2 car

Sold ~July 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

Explore the area

Properties & amenities in Forestville

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Price map around Forestville

Every listing for sale near Forestville, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.

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Common questions

Forestville suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Forestville?

The median house price in Forestville, SA is $1.06m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have fallen about 13.1%.

How much is rent in Forestville?

The median weekly rent in Forestville is around $710 per week.

Is Forestville a good place to live?

Forestville is an inner southwestern suburb of Adelaide in the City of Unley. Forestville is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 1,400.

What is the population of Forestville?

Forestville has a population of 1,400 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.

How long do homes take to sell in Forestville?

Properties in Forestville take around 52 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Forestville?

Entry-level properties in Forestville start around $440k, while premium homes reach $1.82m.

What suburbs are near Forestville?

Suburbs near Forestville include Millswood, Everard Park, Goodwood, Ashford and Kurralta Park.