City of Kalamunda
Glen Forrest
Glen Forrest at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,789
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Glen Forrest.
Glen Forrest (6071) sits in the Kalamunda region of Western Australia.
Glen Forrest has roughly 2,789 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Glen Forrest scores 8/100 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Glen Forrest's population at 2,789, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (91% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,789
Median age
45
Family households
80%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
91%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
2,789
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
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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 Glen Forrest.
Local schools for Glen Forrest
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Government School Catchment
Glen Forrest Primary School
Darlington Primary School
Parkerville Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Glen Forrest.
- What is the Glen Forrest postcode?
- Glen Forrest is in the 6071 postcode, in WA, in the City of Kalamunda region.
- What is the average rent in Glen Forrest?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Glen Forrest?
- There are 20 schools serving Glen Forrest on this page, including Glen Forrest Primary School, Helena College, Darlington Primary School.
- How walkable is Glen Forrest?
- Glen Forrest has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Glen Forrest?
- Glen Forrest is close to Darlington, Mahogany Creek, Hovea, Boya, Paulls Valley.
- What is the population of Glen Forrest?
- Glen Forrest has approximately 2,789 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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