Forrest Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
34
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Forrest Beach.
The postcode for Forrest Beach is 6271 (WA).
Forrest Beach (6271) sits in the Capel region of Western Australia.
Forrest Beach has roughly 34 residents, with an established, older skew. 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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What it’s like to live here.
Forrest Beach 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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forrest Beach's population at 34, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
34
Median age
50
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$883/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
34
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forrest Beach.
Local schools for Forrest Beach
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Government School Catchment
Capel Primary School
Non-Government Schools
South-West John Calvin Christian College
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Frequently asked
About Forrest Beach.
- What is the Forrest Beach postcode?
- Forrest Beach is in the 6271 postcode, in WA, in the Capel region.
- Where is Forrest Beach?
- Forrest Beach is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6271, in the Capel region.
- What is the average rent in Forrest Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $883.
- What schools are in Forrest Beach?
- There are 2 schools serving Forrest Beach on this page, including Capel Primary School, South-West John Calvin Christian College.
- How walkable is Forrest Beach?
- Forrest Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forrest Beach?
- Forrest Beach is close to Ludlow, Peppermint Grove Beach, Wonnerup, Capel, Ruabon.
- What is the population of Forrest Beach?
- The population of Forrest Beach is approximately 34 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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