Forrestfield
- There are around 13,185 residents living in Forrestfield
- Most residents are families, with 23% aged under 18 years old
- Majority of homes are detached houses lived in by mortgaged owners
Property price trends
These median prices may indicate the common property values in this area and how they have changed over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic
$915,761
House median sale price
25% Growth
L
ast 12 months
$776,219
Unit median sale price
26% Growth
L
ast 12 months
Median price trend
This could show if the area is improving, suggesting future growth, or declining which may offer short-term buying opportunities.
Showing the trend for house prices over the last 4 years. Source: CoreLogic
Market activity
A snapshot of how quickly properties are selling in the area and how many are currently available.
10 Days
House median days on market
7 Days
Unit median days on market
273 Properties
Sold in last 12 months
45 Properties
Available in the last month
Suburb snapshot
Last month Forrestfield had 45 properties on sale, with 273 properties being sold in the past 12 months. The median property sale price over the last 12 months for houses has been $915,761, which has increased by 25%. The median sale price for units has been around $776,219 and has increased by 26%. If you are looking to rent or are interested in purchasing an investment property, the median weekly rent for a house in Forrestfield is around $700 and has increased by 8% over the past 12 months. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent for a unit is around $610 and has increased by 11%.
There are around 13,185 residents living in Forrestfield. They are predominantly made up of families, living in detached houses with the majority being mortgaged owners. The most common occupations for locals are clerical and administrative workers, community and personal service workers, and labourers. Forrestfield also has a number of primary and secondary schools nearby, including Dawson Park Primary School (primary) and Darling Range Sports College (secondary).
Forrestfield residents
Key characteristics of the residents in the area, open the breakdown to see more detail for each category.
Under 18
Is the most common age range
Mortgaged Owners
Most common occupant type
Families
Most common household profile
Technicians and Trades Workers
Most common occupation
Detached Houses
Most common property type
Occupant status
This may indicate the likelihood of long term residence as owners are less likely to move. The most common are mortgaged owners.
5,368
Total properties
Mortgaged Owners
(43%)
Outright Owners
(26%)
Renters
(21%)
Other
(9%)
Community Housing
(0%)
Property types
This may indicate the likelihood of you finding your ideal property type in the area. The most common are detached houses.
5,695
Total properties
Detached Houses
(87%)
Townhouses
(10%)
Other
(3%)
Apartments
(0%)
Age ranges
This may indicate what stage of life these residents are at. The most common is under 18.
19-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
60+
Under 18
Household profiles
This may indicate likelihood of noise, activity or community events based on who lives here. The most common profile is families.
Couples
Families
Lone Parents
Other
Singles
Individual yearly income
This may indicate the affluence of individuals in the area. The average income band is $35k - $78k per year.
8,955
individuals
$35k - $78k
(39%)
$0k - $34k
(36%)
$79k - $103k
(13%)
$104k - $182k
(10%)
$182k+
(2%)
Occupations
The top 5 occupations in Forrestfield.
1
2
3
4
5
Nearby education
Schooling and educational options in the area, for all ages.
Dawson Park Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
Forrestfield Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
Heritage College Perth
K - Yr 12
Independent
HillSide Christian College
K - Yr 12
Independent
Woodlupine Primary School
K - Yr 6
Government
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