Forest Grove at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
253
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Forest Grove.
The postcode for Forest Grove is 6286 (WA).
Forest Grove (6286) sits in the Augusta Margaret River region of Western Australia.
Forest Grove has roughly 253 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Forest Grove scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Grove's population at 253, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
253
Median age
52
Family households
58%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
253
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Transport
Education
Schools in Forest Grove.
Local schools for Forest Grove
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Government School Catchment
Rapids Landing Primary School
Margaret River Senior High School
Margaret River Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Forest Grove.
- What is the Forest Grove postcode?
- Forest Grove is in the 6286 postcode, in WA, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- Where is Forest Grove?
- Forest Grove is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6286, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Grove?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Forest Grove?
- There are 7 schools serving Forest Grove on this page, including Margaret River Independent School, Rapids Landing Primary School, Margaret River Senior High School.
- How walkable is Forest Grove?
- Forest Grove has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forest Grove?
- Forest Grove is close to Witchcliffe, Boranup, Redgate, Warner Glen, Rosa Glen.
- What is the population of Forest Grove?
- The population of Forest Grove is approximately 253 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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