Nestled in the foothills of the stunning Darling Ranges, the suburb of Forrestfield is dynamic and rapidly expanding. While the area might have the feel of an escapist retreat, it is located just fifteen-kilometres south-east of the Perth CBD and well-connected to the city via recent infrastructural updates. With a median house price falling in the $385,000 range, Forrestfield is the perfect area to combine the charm of country living with the convenience of the city.
The Neighbours
Given its accessibility to major services and infrastructure and its proximity to pristine nature reserves, Forrestfield attracts a healthy cross-section of people. Accounting for 21.7% of the population, older couples and families are well-represented in Forrestfield. Established couples (15.1%) and maturing couples (13.3%) are also major demographics in the area. According to the ABS, the primary occupations in the area include trades, clerical workers and machinery operators.
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The Commute
The recently updated Tonkin Highway has streamlined the commute between Forrestfield and the Perth central business district. It is a thirty-minute drive into the CBD, while the commute via bus route 288 takes around an hour. The much-anticipated Forrestfield Airport link is expected to open in 2020. This project will connect Forrestfield with the city via a 20-minute train trip.
The School Run
Forrestfield is replete with a fantastic selection of primary and secondary schooling. Accommodating students from kindergarten to year twelve, Heritage College is an independent school that offers a caring and supportive educational experience. Hillside Christian College caters for a similar age-range and prides itself on a sense of community and togetherness. For the more athletically inclined, Darling Range Sports College is an independent public school that combines an academic focus with specialist sports programs.
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Retail Therapy
The accessibility and variety of Forrestfield’s retail area is a key strength of the suburb. ‘Hawaiians of Forrest Fields’, a shopping centre situated in the heart of the locality, offers an unparalleled retail experience. With Hawaiian’s all-inclusive shopping paradise, which offers gyms, banks, travel agents, supermarkets and dining, locals have little reason to leave the area.
What’s Going On in Forrestfield?
With the magnificent Darling Ranges on your doorstep, there is never a shortage of weekend activities in Forrestfield. The ‘Perth Hills’ are a bounty of quaint villages, striking scenery, ample picnic areas and panoramic views. This stunning natural resource also boasts over forty walking tracks, bike trails and wildflower trails. For adults, the nearby Mundaring Hills Wine Trail hosts some of Australia’s most established (and historic) wineries.
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