Forrest sits between flat and house living: about 47% of occupied homes were flats or apartments at the 2021 Census, and 42% of those flats were in blocks of four or more storeys. Households were on the small side at 2.2 people, and about 31% of homes were rented. We did 19 cleans here for 6 households, the last in December 2024; Braddon (5.4 km, 40 completed cleans since 2018) has more.
In our records
Cleaning near Forrest, by the record.
Forrest has 19 completed cleans on our record, too few to give a fair picture on their own. The nearest suburbs with a fuller record:
At the 2021 Census, households in Forrest averaged 2.2 people.
Homes in Forrest averaged 0.8 people per bedroom at the 2021 Census.
At the 2021 Census, 29% of Forrest households were one person living alone.
At the 2021 Census, 35% of families in Forrest were couples with children.
At the 2021 Census, 15% of Forrest households had four or more people usually living in them.
At the 2021 Census, 42% of occupied flats and apartments in Forrest were in blocks of four or more storeys.
At Canberra Airport Comparison, 7.1 km from the suburb, afternoon humidity averages 47% (60% in June) and rain falls on about 72 days a year; the wettest month is November. Damp months bring mould: how to get rid of mould.
“Jimmy and Bhindia were great. Punctual, polite, efficient and did a wonderful job on our flat. Very pleased indeed.”
Jon P. · ForrestOctober 2021 · Customer feedback
Simply Maid · completed cleans
A closer look at completed cleans in Forrest
Selected examples from Simply Maid’s own records for Forrest. Any customer feedback shown is selected positive feedback about that visit. Historical work and prices do not establish current availability.
Forrest, Canberra
Standard Clean - 1 Bed, 1 Bath
Ali Q.’s clean
1 bedroom · 1 bathroom
monthly
Completed December 2024
$145.41Recorded booking amount
Forrest, Canberra
Standard Clean - 1 Bed, 2 Bath
Jon P.’s clean
1 bedroom · 2 bathrooms
fortnightly
Completed July 2022
$126.65Recorded booking amount
Forrest, Canberra
Deep Clean - 1 Bed, 2 Bath
Mo Q.’s clean
1 bedroom · 2 bathrooms
fortnightly
Completed January 2022
$385.05Recorded booking amount
Recorded tasks: First-clean deep upgrade, Change bed linen, Interior windows + 1 more
Showing 3 of 6 selected examples. Amounts are historical booking records; today’s quote uses your property and requirements.
A little closer to home
Find your place around Forrest.
Explore the published local pages below for their own cleaning records, home examples and booking options.
7 places shown. Coverage and dates are checked for your address when you book.
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Forrest is in our published Canberra service area. Your address, service and chosen date are checked during booking — that check, not this page, is what tells you we can take the job.
How many cleans has Simply Maid completed near Forrest? +
Forrest is part of our Inner South area: 33 completed cleans across its suburbs, with records dating back to 2018. Repeat visits count separately, so this is a count of cleans rather than of homes.
How much does a house clean cost in Forrest? +
From $221 for a one-off standard clean of a 1 bed, 1 bath home — the most-booked home size across Canberra. $189 a clean every 2 weeks once your plan is under way. Prices include GST and the Care & Cover fee. Your own price depends on the service, home size, frequency, condition and extras, and is shown in full before you confirm (see our Canberra cleaning prices at simplymaid.com.au/pricing/canberra).
In Forrest, 47% of occupied homes were flats or apartments and 31% were rented, and the most common size was 2 bedrooms (30% of homes, ABS 2021 Census). A 2 bed standard clean here is $253 with one bathroom or $285 with two.
Bedrooms
1 bedroom
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
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What's included & extras
What's included, room by room.
Standard cleaning checklist
The same room-by-room checklist in every suburb we clean: the kitchen, bathrooms, living areas and bedrooms, entry and a final walk-through (34 tasks). See the full standard cleaning checklist.
Extras for your clean
Inside Oven Deep Clean +$47 · first clean only
Inside Fridge Clean +$47 · first clean only
Inside Cabinets & Drawers +$64 · first clean only
Interior Windows +$73 · first clean only
Laundry Service +$47 · first clean only
Balcony/Patio Clean +$47 · first clean only
Eco & green cleaning products +$6
Add to your clean
Carpet steam cleaning
$150 carpet minimum before the booking fee.
Bedrooms / studies$60 · Up to 12 m² per room
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Living / large rooms$120 · Up to 24 m² per room
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Hallways$30 · Up to 6 m² per hallway
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Flights of stairs$90 · Up to 15 steps, including a small landing
0
Furniture, mattress & rug cleaning Choose items later: no extra charge until you select items. Sofas, mattresses, cushions and more. Shares the $150 steam-cleaning minimum with any carpets you select.
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Kinley
Based in Curtin, Canberra.
1 clean completedwith Simply Maid since 2026
✓ Identity verified · Insured
Namsu
Based in Lyneham, Canberra.
1 clean completedwith Simply Maid since 2026
✓ Identity verified · Insured
Published profile information · 3 November 2026. Your cleaner is matched to your address and availability.
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