Located 15 kilometres from Perth, Forrestfield has 165 properties and houses for sale across this area and surrounding suburbs. Forrestfield covers an area of 17 square kilometres and has an annual growth rate of 27.7% with a median house price of $657,500.
Boasting a population of approximately 12,690, the area has experienced a one-year growth rate of 27.7%. With residents paying a median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,858, Forrestfield’s population has a median age of 37 years.
Popular amongst individuals, couples and families, Forrestfield is conveniently located near shops and local schools including Darling Range Sports College, Dawson Park Primary School, Forrestfield Primary School, Heritage College Perth, Hillside Christian College, Woodlupine Primary School and, is serviced by No train service train station and Bus Service to Perth CBD.
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Forrestfield is a suburb of the City of kalamunda and is 15 kilometres of the south-east of Perth. Local folklore suggests that the name comes from Charles Hale who settled here in 1902 and planted a crop amongst the trees. A neighbour referred to him wanting a forest and a field at the same time and the name was later applied to the area. A Forrest Field Progress Association was formed as early as 1927 and the name is shown on plans as Forrestfield for 1944.
Forrestfield is home to the Hartfield Park Recreation Centre which includes an indoor stadium for various sports, an 18-hole golf course, equestrian centre, nature park and lake. The main shopping centre known as the 'Forrestfield Forum and Marketplace' is home to 52 stores. There are a range of other retail establishments scattered throughout the area.
There are also a range of primary and secondary schools in the area and construction is currently underway on the Forrestfield-Airport Link which is scheduled to open in 2021 and will connect Perth Airport with the city. A Forrestfield train station is included in this development.
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