Margaret River Independent SchoolPrimaryIndependent50
NAPLAN Scores
Overall
50
Reading
457
Writing
438
Numeracy
442
Grammar
424
Spelling
414
Administration
Fees
$2,904
Students
156
Ratio
14:1
Attend.
87%
Demographics
ICSEA
1057
Gender
46%/54%
Indig.
2%
LBOTE
10%
Demographics & Census
52 yrs
Median Age
WA avg: 42 yrs
$1199/wk
Household Income
WA avg: $1720/wk
4.3%
Unemployment
WA avg: 0.0%
54%
Home Ownership
WA avg: 0%
24.4%
WFH Rate
WA avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
WA avg: 2.5
Employment
Forest Grove
Full-time 24.6%Part-time 25.8%Unemployed 2.5%Not in labour 47.1%
Dwelling Types
Forest Grove
House 96.3%Other 3.7%
Commute Mode
Forest Grove
Car 64.8%Walk 4.8%WFH 30.5%
Country of Birth
Australia
72.3%
England
7.9%
New Zealand
2.8%
South Africa
2.8%
Language at Home
English only
93.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Grove
Is Forest Grove safe?
Forest Grove has a safety score of 73/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) (71/100), Gnarabup (87/100), Augusta (55/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Forest Grove?
Median weekly rent in Forest Grove is $900/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) ($800/wk), Gnarabup ($750/wk), Augusta ($625/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Forest Grove?
Forest Grove has a school rating of 50/100 across 1 schools, which is around average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Margaret River Independent School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Forest Grove affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Forest Grove is $2.3M. For renters, median weekly rent is $900/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Margaret River (WA) ($1.1M), Gnarabup ($2.8M), Augusta ($975K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/forest-grove
Forest Grove is a small suburb around 245 km from central Perth with a population of 253. Buyers can expect a median price of $2.28M and rent of $900/week, 124% above the Perth metro median.
The area scores 73/100 for safety, comfortably 21 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences. There are 1 school nearby, rated 50/100 overall and above average.
With a median age of 52, it is a more established community with a household income of $1,199/week.