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Forrestfield

WA 6058 • Greater Perth

13,181
Population (2021)
$42,120
Median Income
17.08 km²
Area
48m
Elevation
Rail ConnectedHills AdjacentEastern PerthEmerging

About Forrestfield

Forrestfield is an eastern suburb of 13,200 residents at the base of the Darling Scarp, 18 kilometres from Perth's CBD. The Forrestfield-Airport Link railway has transformed connectivity, putting the suburb on the rail network. The hills provide backdrop and nearby bushwalking.

The new rail connection has changed Forrestfield's prospects—suddenly accessible, property values reflect renewed interest. The community enjoys hills proximity and airport convenience. Forrestfield attracts families seeking eastern Perth with new rail access and natural surroundings.

Forrestfield falls under postcode 6058 and is governed by Kalamunda Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Forrestfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
Western Australia
Postcode
6058
Urban Area
Forrestfield
LGA
Kalamunda
Federal Electorate
Bullwinkel
State Electorate
Forrestfield
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Perth (UTC+8)
Coordinates
-31.98°, 116.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Perth
Area
17.08 km²
Elevation
48m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Forrestfield Shopping Centre Strelitzia Avenue Forrestfield 6058 WA
  • Woolworths
    20 Strelitzia Avenue, Cnr Hale Road Forrestfield 6058 WA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
12,690
Census 2021
13,181
▲ 3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,972
Income 2021
$42,120
▲ 13.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,722
Born Overseas 3,833

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 880
  • 2. New Zealand 553
  • 3. India 323
  • 4. Philippines 255
  • 5. South Africa 155
  • 6. Afghanistan 150
  • 7. Zimbabwe 89
  • 8. Scotland 87
  • 9. Malaysia 80
  • 10. Ireland 78
  • 11. Singapore 71
  • 12. Germany 65
  • 13. China 64
  • 14. Indonesia 64
  • 15. Italy 55

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 5,323
Australian 4,401
Irish 1,152
Scottish 1,121
Italian 512
German 456
Australian Aboriginal 447
Indian 355
Filipino 306
Dutch 297

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,563
Both parents born in Australia
5,037
Both parents born overseas
1,842
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.1%
Christianity
39.8%
Islam
2.9%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.3%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
849 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,644 (12.5%)
15-19 years
692 (5.2%)
20-24 years
774 (5.9%)
25-34 years
1,856 (14.1%)
35-44 years
1,942 (14.7%)
45-54 years
1,638 (12.4%)
55-64 years
1,505 (11.4%)
65-74 years
1,352 (10.3%)
75-84 years
665 (5.0%)
85+ years
267 (2.0%)

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