Glen Forrest, WA 6071 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Glen Forrest is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6071, home to 2,789 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Kalamunda local government area and roughly 24 km from the Perth CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population2,789
Median age45
Area13 km²
To CBD24 km
LGAMundaring

Demographics

Population
2,789
Median age
45 years
Median household income
$2,103 /week
Median personal income
$876 /week
Median family income
$2,459 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Mundaring
Statistical region (SA4)
Perth - North East
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Hasluck
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,950
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • Glen Forrest Community Kindergarten Preschool · Government
  • Helena College Combined · Independent
  • Glen Forrest Primary School Primary · Government
  • Parkerville Primary School Primary · Government
  • Darlington Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 10 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Great Eastern Hwy After Park Rd bus · 1382 m
  • Great Eastern Hwy Before Park Rd bus · 1424 m
  • Great Eastern Hwy After Mcglew Rd bus · 1455 m
  • Great Eastern Hwy Before Mcglew Rd bus · 1481 m
  • Great Eastern Hwy John Forrest National Park bus · 1524 m

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

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, 12.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 96.8% of the 1,157 resolvable premises in Glen Forrest. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 0.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 96.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.2%

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 Glen Forrest?

Glen Forrest (WA 6071) had 2,789 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Mundaring local government area.

What is the median rent in Glen Forrest?

The median advertised rent in Glen Forrest is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Glen Forrest?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Glen Forrest covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Glen Forrest Community Kindergarten (2 km), Helena College (2.2 km), Glen Forrest Primary School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Glen Forrest?

Glen Forrest is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (96.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Glen Forrest?

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 Glen Forrest?

In Glen Forrest, 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 (12.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Glen Forrest?

10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Glen Forrest centroid. 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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