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Some of the top local agents in Forrest
These agents are strong performers in the local area.
Find out more about Forrest property prices, market trends and demographics.
Angie Meli
PURNELL
85
Sales (12m)
$2.02M
Highest sale
2y
Experience
7 Houses
Sold (12m)
78 Units
Sold (12m)
Samuel Thompson
LJ Hooker - Manuka
51
Sales (12m)
$1.45M
Highest sale
-
Experience
23 Houses
Sold (12m)
28 Units
Sold (12m)
Michael Morris
HIVE Property
31
Sales (12m)
$4.8M
Highest sale
-
Experience
20 Houses
Sold (12m)
11 Units
Sold (12m)
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What makes selling in Forrest unique?
Forrest sits close to the Canberra CBD and is characterised by leafy, garden-era streets of established period homes alongside pockets of low-rise apartments and units. This variety attracts a broad buyer pool, from people seeking convenient city-fringe living to those preferring lower-maintenance options, with buyers generally drawn to the housing form that best suits their lifestyle and priorities.
Different properties in Forrest appeal to different audiences, so agents with suburb-specific experience can tailor pricing, presentation and marketing to a dwelling's character and the buyers most likely to be interested.
Last Updated: November 2026
Forrest property market trends and insights
Over the past year, unit values in Forrest have fallen 14% to $680k. There isn't enough data to report a median house price. The overall median now sits 38% below its April 2024 peak. It also recorded an auction clearance rate of 23%, below the ACT average of 57%.
In Forrest, 28 properties have come onto the market over the past year, down 54%, while 56 have sold, an increase of 30%. Despite fewer listings, homes here are selling in a median of 61 days, 18 days slower than the Inner South average.
As properties typically take longer to sell, selecting an experienced agent who can sustain buyer interest, adapt their strategy throughout the campaign and negotiate effectively can make a meaningful difference to your sale outcome.
| Metric | Current | Market insight |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price (houses)(2) | - | - |
| Median sale price (apartments)(2) | $695K | Down 12.0% YoY |
| Auction clearance rate (12m)(1) | 22.9% | Below the ACT average of 56.8% |
| Listings (12m) | 28 | Down 54.1% YoY |
| Sales (12m)(2) | 54 | Up 31.7% YoY |
| Median days on market (12m)(2) | 61 days | 18 days slower than the Inner South area |
Last updated: November 2026, based on OpenAgent & Domain data
See which agents sold the most properties like yours in Forrest
Why choosing the right local agent in Forrest matters
Not all agents deliver the same results. We've analysed local sales data from the past year to show exactly how much the top-performing agents outpace the market average in Forrest.
Sale price
Top agents achieved 1.6x higher prices than the Forrest average.
Proportion of total sales
The top 3 agents in Forrest are responsible for 27.8% of all property sales in the suburb.
What to pay your Forrest agent
In Australian Capital Territory, real estate agent commission rates typically range from 0.88% to 3.68%. Our data shows the commission rates in Forrest average around 1.89%, or approximately $14,686 on a median-priced home.
Real estate commission rates are not regulated, meaning agents can set their own fees. Knowing the average commission in your suburb gives you a useful benchmark when comparing proposals.
Agent commissions are usually negotiable. While commission is an important consideration, it shouldn't be the only factor when choosing an agent. Instead, look for agents with local expertise who can justify their rate and clearly explain how they plan to maximise your sale outcome.
- Forrest avg commission1.9%
- ACT avg commission1.8%
- National avg commission2.1%
Real estate agents and property market trends in suburbs near Forrest
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(1) Auction clearance rate data has been sourced from Domain Insight.
(2) Sales, DOM and sale price data for the suburb were sourced from Domain Insight.
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