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Western Australia · Postcode 6058
Forrestfield postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 14 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Forrestfield 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
Forrestfield vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Forrestfield | WA avg | AU avg | Greater Perth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,614 -WA | $1,891 | $1,836 | $1,962 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 | $378 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 | $2,002 |
| Median age | 38 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 8.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ≈WA | 5.0% | 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.
Postcode 6058 covers Forrestfield, an inland suburb of Perth about 14 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Perth - South East region of Western Australia. Local government services are provided by Kalamunda.
According to the 2021 Census, Forrestfield has a population of 13,181 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,614, below the WA average. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. The Indigenous population is 467 (3.5% of residents).
Housing in Forrestfield includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 5,096 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 76.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Forrestfield scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 6 schools in the Forrestfield area, including Darling Range Sports College, Dawson Park Primary School, HillSide Christian College and others.
Forrestfield is part of the Kalamunda statistical area in Western Australia.
Forrestfield details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6058 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 13,181 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,614/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $810/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 17.1 km² |
| Population Density | 772/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,096 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 467 (3.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -31.9831525 |
| Longitude | 116.0000104 |
| Distance from Perth | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Kalamunda |
| Local Government | Kalamunda |
| Federal Electorate | Hasluck |
| State Electorate | Forrestfield (East Metropolitan) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,493 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,466 (11.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,798 (28.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,143 (23.8%) |
| 65+ years | 2,284 (17.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,132 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 1,095 (8.3%) |
| Diabetes | 780 (5.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 527 (4.0%) |
| Cancer | 368 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 258 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 95 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 205 (4.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,682 (33.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,999 (39.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,131 (22.5%) |
Schools in Forrestfield
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Forrestfield. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Forrestfield
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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.