Forrestdale, WA: suburb profile

The population of Forrestdale WA is 1,027 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forrestdale is $774 per week ($40,248 per year). Median rent in Forrestdale is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Forrestdale has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Forrestdale has a population density of 32 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Forrestdale is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forrestdale is $1,733.

Population
1,027
Census 2021
Median income
$774/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$350/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
41years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Forrestdale vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Forrestdale is $774 a week, 4% below the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 389th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $30 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 41, the same age as in the typical WA suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureForrestdaleTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$774/wk$806/wk −4%$766/wk
Household income$1,875/wk$1,722/wk +9%$1,637/wk
Rent$350/wk$320/wk +9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,733/mo$1,759/mo −1%$1,733/mo
Median age4141 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.7%18.6% +0.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Forrestdale, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Forrestdale Population

1,027 residents at the 2021 Census.

Forrestdale Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$774/wk
$40,248 per year
Ranked 4,056 of 14,663
Median Rent
$350/wk
$1,517 per month
Ranked 3,104 of 14,663
Median Age
41years
3 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Forrestdale Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,875/wk
Median rent $350/wk
Rent to income 18.7%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Forrestdale against your income

About $8,125 a month
Median rent $350/wk
Left after rent $1,525/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Forrestdale Schools

10
schools nearby
7
government
1064
avg ICSEA score
9,703
total students
Harrisdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,028 students
1092
ICSEA
Aspiri Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,024 students
1091
ICSEA
Carey Baptist College Forrestdale Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 760 students
1081
ICSEA
Piara Waters Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 1,070 students
1078
ICSEA
Harrisdale Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,303 students
1072
ICSEA
Riva Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 854 students
1066
ICSEA
Piara Waters Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-9 · 558 students
1065
ICSEA
St John Bosco College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 1,243 students
1063
ICSEA
Australian Islamic College (Forrestdale) Independent
Combined · PP-9 · 599 students
1042
ICSEA
Forrestdale Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 264 students
990
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Forrestdale Map

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Forrestdale, Western Australia: 32.1487°S, 115.9378°E

Forrestdale Schools (10)

People in Forrestdale

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.2% (524) Female 48.8% (500)

Population Density

32
people per km²
1,027 people · 31.7 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,067
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.8%
New Zealand
3.4%
South Africa
2.7%
Scotland
1.3%
Canada
0.9%
Italy
0.9%
Netherlands
0.8%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.1%
Afrikaans
1.9%
Mandarin
1.1%
Japanese
0.9%
Spanish
0.8%
Russian
0.6%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
46.2%
Australian
34.7%
Scottish
11.4%
Italian
8.0%
Irish
6.7%
Dutch
5.4%
South African
3.2%
German
3.0%
New Zealander
1.9%
Chinese
1.8%
Australian Aboriginal
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.9%
Catholic
16.7%
Anglican
9.8%
Not stated
8.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
5.8%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Baptist
3.5%
Uniting Church
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
48.2% 397
Separated
3.9% 32
Divorced
9.7% 80
Widowed
5.2% 43
Never married
32.9% 271

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
39.1%
Couple: no children
26.8%
Couple: no children under 15
18.7%
One parent: no children under 15
8.3%
One parent: children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
20.8%
2 persons
36.5%
3 persons
14.2%
4 persons
15.7%
5 persons
8.8%
6+ persons
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Forrestdale

Housing Tenure

Of the 350 occupied private dwellings in Forrestdale at the 2021 Census, 18.3% were rented, 32.9% owned outright and 46.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.4% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
32.9% 115 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
46.0% 161 dwellings
Rented
18.3% 64 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.6% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.2%
2 bedrooms
4.7%
3 bedrooms
37.2%
4 bedrooms
40.7%
5 bedrooms
11.0%
6+ bedrooms
5.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
2.2%
$600-$799/mo
2.2%
$800-$999/mo
6.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
15.8%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
12.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.3%
1 vehicle
19.5%
2 vehicles
40.5%
3 vehicles
20.1%
4+ vehicles
17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Forrestdale

Employment

Employed full-time
39.4% 294 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 173 people
Unemployed
3.6% 27 people
Not in labour force
33.9% 253 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.8%
Professionals
21.1%
Managers
14.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.4%
Clerical & Administrative
9.0%
Labourers
8.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.7%
Sales Workers
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
1.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.1%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
16.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
12.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.6%
$150-$299/wk
6.9%
$300-$399/wk
5.5%
$400-$499/wk
4.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.0%
$650-$799/wk
8.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.5%
$3,500+/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.7%
Did not go to work
12.6%
Car (passenger)
5.8%
Walked only
4.0%
Truck
2.5%
Other
1.6%
Bus
1.3%
Train
1.1%
Bicycle
0.7%
Ferry
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
29.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
12.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
49.9%
Bachelor Degree
22.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.0%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%
Certificate I/II
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
25.6%
Management & Commerce
16.0%
Health
10.6%
Education
9.9%
Society & Culture
9.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.9%
Architecture & Building
8.2%
Agriculture & Environment
4.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.1%
Creative Arts
2.4%
Information Technology
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
22.9%
Primary: Government
17.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
14.5%
Pre-school
12.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.8%
Primary: Catholic
8.4%
Vocational Education
7.8%
Secondary: Catholic
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.7%
Has need for assistance
5.4%
Need for assistance not stated
6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
84
Asthma
36
Arthritis
36
Diabetes
27
Heart disease
25
Cancer
20
Lung condition
13
Kidney disease
10
Stroke
8
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 114
Did not provide
85.2% 656

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
19.2% 147
Not a volunteer
80.8% 620

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.5% 4
Previously served
3.1% 24
Never served
96.4% 753

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.5%
1 child
12.3%
2 children
29.6%
3 children
20.5%
4 children
6.6%
5+ children
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
11
1961: 1970
34
1971: 1980
32
1981: 1990
44
1991: 2000
15
2001: 2010
61
2011: 2015
33
2020
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

8.5%
moved in the last year
31.3%
moved in the last 5 years
5.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
62.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
868
Moved from WA
68
Moved: same area (SA2)
10
Moved from VIC
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
28.8%
15: 29 hours
15.3%
30+ hours
10.8%
Did not do domestic work
24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.4%
Step family: no other children
6.8%
Blended family: no other children
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Forrestdale

The closest suburb to Forrestdale is Piara Waters, 2.8 km away.

Piara Waters
2.8 km away · income $1,129/wk · rent $420/wk
Harrisdale
3.5 km away · income $1,068/wk · rent $420/wk
Haynes
3.7 km away · income $1,008/wk · rent $385/wk
Southern River
5.0 km away · income $910/wk · rent $420/wk
Seville Grove
5.2 km away · income $775/wk · rent $330/wk
Hilbert
5.3 km away · income $1,034/wk · rent $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forrestdale

What is the population of Forrestdale WA?

The population of Forrestdale WA is 1,027 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 32 people per km². Forrestdale is ranked #3,932 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forrestdale?

The median personal income in Forrestdale WA is $774 per week, or $40,248 per year. The median household income is $1,875 per week. Family income is $2,067 per week. Forrestdale is ranked #4,056 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forrestdale?

Median rent in Forrestdale WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Forrestdale ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forrestdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forrestdale WA is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forrestdale?

The median age in Forrestdale WA is 41 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forrestdale a good suburb to live in?

Forrestdale is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 1,027. The median income is $774/wk, which is below the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 50517. All dollar figures in AUD.