18 min drive to Woodbridge + 5 min transfer + 33 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
45 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2103/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.3%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
91%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
11.7%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Glen Forrest
Full-time 28.6%Part-time 20.2%Unemployed 2.4%Not in labour 48.8%
Dwelling Types
Glen Forrest
House 98.5%Semi-detached 1.2%
Commute Mode
Glen Forrest
Car 80.3%Transit 3.2%Walk 1.2%WFH 14.8%
Country of Birth
Australia
70.7%
England
12.0%
New Zealand
1.7%
South Africa
1.5%
India
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
94.3%
Italian
0.3%
Mandarin
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Glen Forrest
Is Glen Forrest safe?
Glen Forrest has a safety score of 76/100, 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 down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darlington (WA) (90/100), Mahogany Creek (80/100), Hovea (88/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Glen Forrest?
Median weekly rent in Glen Forrest is $750/wk, which is around the Perth median. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darlington (WA) ($855/wk), Mahogany Creek ($765/wk), Hovea ($650/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Glen Forrest?
Glen Forrest has a school rating of 83/100 across 2 schools, which is well above average for Perth. Top-rated schools include Helena College (Combined), Glen Forrest Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Glen Forrest from Perth CBD?
Glen Forrest is 41 minutes by car, or 82 minutes by public transport, or 56 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Glen Forrest affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Glen Forrest is $1.2M, up 25.5% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $750/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Darlington (WA) ($1.3M), Mahogany Creek ($873K), Hovea ($1.8M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/glen-forrest
Glen Forrest is a quiet Perth Hills suburb defined by its bush setting and laid-back character. Residents are firmly car-dependent: cycling or commuting without a car requires parking at Midland and riding from there. Infrastructure can be unreliable, with NBN and water outages frustrating locals, but the trade-off is a nature-rich lifestyle with the Mundaring sculpture park and hills scenery close by. It attracts those who value space and greenery over urban convenience. Property prices sit at a median of $1.19M and rent of $750/week, which is 17% above the Perth metro median.
Expect a 41-minute drive to the CBD (or 82 min via public transport), and most residents drive (64%). Crime rates are well below average, and the 76/100 safety score sits 24 points above the metro mean of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
School quality is among the highest in Perth, with 2 schools holding a combined 83/100 rating. At a median age of 45, households here bring in $2,103/week.