15 min drive to Airport Central + 5 min transfer + 26 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
38 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$1614/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
5.5%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
73%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.9%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.5
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Forrestfield
Full-time 32.0%Part-time 15.2%Unemployed 2.9%Not in labour 49.9%
Dwelling Types
Forrestfield
House 88.5%Semi-detached 9.1%Other 2.2%
Commute Mode
Forrestfield
Car 89.6%Transit 3.2%Walk 1.1%WFH 5.9%
Country of Birth
Australia
66.2%
England
6.7%
New Zealand
4.2%
India
2.5%
Philippines
1.9%
Language at Home
English only
84.7%
Hindi
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Spanish
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Forrestfield
Is Forrestfield safe?
Forrestfield has a safety score of 37/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wattle Grove (WA) (67/100), Maida Vale (76/100), Lesmurdie (84/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Forrestfield?
Median weekly rent in Forrestfield is $690/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wattle Grove (WA) ($805/wk), Maida Vale ($750/wk), Lesmurdie ($750/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Forrestfield?
Forrestfield has a school rating of 40/100 across 6 schools, which is around average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Darling Range Sports College (Secondary), Heritage College Perth (Combined), HillSide Christian College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Forrestfield from Perth CBD?
Forrestfield is 30 minutes by car, or 66 minutes by public transport, or 46 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. Some errands can be done on foot, but a car is still useful. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Forrestfield affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Forrestfield is $833K, up 19.0% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $580K. For renters, median weekly rent is $690/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Wattle Grove (WA) ($983K), Maida Vale ($949K), Lesmurdie ($1.1M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/forrestfield
Forrestfield was a quiet eastern suburb that got a major shake-up when the Airport Link rail tunnel connected it to the city and Perth Airport. Property investors arrived before the trains did, and locals debate whether the new station has lived up to the hype. People describe an area of two characters: established residential streets with large blocks near the foothills, and industrial creep from the south that has changed the suburb's feel. The bushland is beautiful but brings fire risk, and a disturbing string of pet cat disappearances in 2025 rattled the tight-knit community.
The typical house sells for around $833k and rent of $690/week, placing it 18% below the Perth metro median. Getting to the CBD takes a 30-minute drive or 66 minutes by transit, and most residents drive (74%). With a safety score of 37/100, the area is 15 points below the metro average of 52. The area's 6 schools hold a combined rating of 40/100, around average. The median age is 38, with households earning $1,614/week.
“Pet cats going missing in suburb Forrestfield WA and being found brutally deceased. It has become clear that there is a person within the area who is conducting these acts.”— 362 upvotes in community discussion