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Western Australia · Postcode 6286
Forest Grove postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 246 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Forest Grove at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Forest Grove vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Forest Grove | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,199 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,814 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 52 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Forest Grove (6286) is a coastal town in regional Western Australia. It lies around 246 km from Perth by road. The locality is part of the Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton statistical area. It is administered by Augusta Margaret River.
According to the 2021 Census, Forest Grove has a population of 253 with a median age of 52. The median weekly household income is $1,199, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, lower than the WA average.
Housing in Forest Grove includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,814, with 108 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the WA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 63.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Forest Grove scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Forest Grove is served by Margaret River Independent School.
Forest Grove is part of the Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton statistical area in Western Australia.
Forest Grove details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6286 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 253 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,199/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $659/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,814 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 128.2 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 108 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.0723477 |
| Longitude | 115.1068885 |
| Distance from Perth | 246 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Augusta - Margaret River - Busselton |
| Local Government | Augusta Margaret River |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
| State Electorate | Warren-Blackwood (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 36 (14.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (5.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 53 (20.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 85 (33.6%) |
| 65+ years | 56 (22.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 22 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 20 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 10 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 10 (4.0%) |
| Diabetes | 3 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 31 (33.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 35 (38.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 26 (28.3%) |
Schools in Forest Grove
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Forest Grove. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Forest Grove
Same Postcode (6286)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.