WA6058· Pop. 13,181Kalamunda

FORRESTFIELD

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

69

Liveability score

57

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

4.7%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

10.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FORRESTFIELD shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$680/wk

WA Bond Authority · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

7.6

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.79%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

68 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

2.8%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

FORRESTFIELD is a metropolitan WA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro WA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.7% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 10.6% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,614/wk

$88k taxable p.a.

Renters

22.2%

73.1% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.0%

Population growth

+3.0% p.a.

Investor-owned

10.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

66%

29% apartments

Degree qualified

42.4%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

19.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

650 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.0%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

14.3 km

Middle ring

Days on market

24 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

50.9%

Balanced market

Walkability

57 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

14.3 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTN

Standard — fibre to node

Population density

1,391/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 6058

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚2 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Dawson Park Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 999(46%)
494 students18:1 student–teacher47% girls11% top SEA quarter

Woodlupine Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 963(30%)
279 students17:1 student–teacher48% girls5% top SEA quarter

Forrestfield Primary School

Government · Yrs K-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 949(24%)
186 students16:1 student–teacher46% girls7% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Darling Range Sports College

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 960(29%)
1,144 students15:1 student–teacher41% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (2)

HillSide Christian College

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1039(64%)
432 students13:1 student–teacher52% girls19% top SEA quarter

Heritage College Perth

Independent · Yrs PP-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1030(60%)
123 students11:1 student–teacher54% girls15% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
77/ 100

6.9 offences / 100 persons

⚠ Modelled estimate · details

School quality

Average
990ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
30/ 100
🚆 3 train🚌 39 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

46

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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