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Forrestfield

18 km²

Forrestfield has grown and evolved into a well-connected suburb of Greater Perth. It is a place where a high proportion of residents can easily access essential services and transport on foot. The community is distinguished by a very high rate of accessibility to parks and public transport. These features make it a practical and convenient residential area within the Kalamunda region.

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First Nations

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There are 464 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here, with a typical age of 22, which is a little younger than the Western Australian and national figures. While First Nations household incomes are about the same as the state and national averages, the unemployment rate of 22.1% is well above both.

464 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs WA 24 yrs Aus 24 yrs

33.9% Year 12 Here 33.9% WA 32.5% Aus 37.0%

22.1% Unemployment Here 22.1% WA 15.9% Aus 12.3%

$531 Median income Here $531 WA $481 Aus $540

$1,485 Household income Here $1,485 WA $1,480 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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This is a highly accessible area, with 94.7% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and 97.6% near a park. This is far above the state average, and it extends to other services, with more homes within reach of schools, groceries, and health services than in most parts of Western Australia.

5.7 Walk score

5.4 Types ≤15 min