Forrestfield at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
13.2k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Forrestfield.
The postcode for Forrestfield is 6058 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
Forrestfield (6058) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia.
Forrestfield has roughly 13,181 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Forrestfield scores 6/100 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.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forrestfield's population at 13,181, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
13,181
Median age
38
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
13,181
Median age: 38
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Getting around
Walkability.
6
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100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forrestfield.
Local schools for Forrestfield
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Government School Catchment
Woodlupine Primary School
Dawson Park Primary School
Forrestfield Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Forrestfield.
- What is the Forrestfield postcode?
- Forrestfield is in the 6058 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- Where is Forrestfield?
- Forrestfield is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6058. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Forrestfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Forrestfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Forrestfield on this page, including Woodlupine Primary School, Dawson Park Primary School, Forrestfield Primary School.
- How walkable is Forrestfield?
- Forrestfield has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Forrestfield?
- Forrestfield is close to Wattle Grove, Kewdale, Maida Vale, East Cannington, Perth Airport.
- What is the population of Forrestfield?
- The population of Forrestfield is approximately 13,181 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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