Forrestfield, WA 6058 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Forrestfield is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6058, home to 13,181 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kalamunda local government area and roughly 14 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population13,181
Median age38
Area17.1 km²
To CBD14 km
LGAKalamunda

Demographics

Population
13,181
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,614 /week
Median personal income
$810 /week
Median family income
$1,982 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Kalamunda
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - South East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Swan
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Woodlupine Primary School Primary · Government
  • Forrestfield Primary School Primary · Government
  • Dawson Park Primary School Primary · Government
  • Darling Range Sports College Secondary · Government
  • Hillside Christian College Combined · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 69 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Hale Rd After Albizia Cl bus · 470 m
  • Hale Rd Before Fife St bus · 485 m
  • Hale Rd - Forrestfield Shop Ctr bus · 535 m
  • Bougainvillea Av Before Strelitzia Av bus · 552 m
  • Bougainvillea Av After Strelitzia Av bus · 567 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 3 cafés
  • 19 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 72 parks and reserves
  • 10 gyms and fitness centres
  • 4 libraries
  • 5 supermarkets
  • 23 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Feb (32.1°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (18.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 755 mm
  • Reference station: Perth Airport, 6.6 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 50.6% of the 6,431 resolvable premises in Forrestfield. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 50.6%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 11.7%
  • Fibre to the Building: 1.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 35.7%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 22,223 across the Midland District in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 6,905 theft, 6,006 violent offences, 2,591 property damage.

Figures cover the whole Midland District — the Western Australia Police Force publish counts at the district level.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Forrestfield?

Forrestfield (WA 6058) had 13,181 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Kalamunda local government area.

What is the median rent in Forrestfield?

The median advertised rent in Forrestfield is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Forrestfield?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Forrestfield covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Woodlupine Primary School (0.3 km), Forrestfield Primary School (0.7 km), Dawson Park Primary School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Forrestfield?

Forrestfield is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (50.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Forrestfield?

Across the surrounding area, 22,223 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (6,905), violent (6,006), property damage (2,591). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Forrestfield?

In Forrestfield, mean daily temperatures range from 12.2°C to 24.7°C and annual rainfall is 755 mm measured at the Perth Airport weather station (6.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Forrestfield?

69 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Forrestfield centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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