Forest Grove WA 6286
Located in Western Australia, Forest Grove sits 290 km from Perth CBD, around 3 hours 20 minutes by car. The locality has 253 residents, a median age of 52, and a median household income of $62,348 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. Population fell 1.6% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $250 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,814. The area shows high bushfire risk. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 253. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Short-Stay Rentals
20 active Airbnb listings: 20 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 13.2% of the locality's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Schools
One school serve Forest Grove, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 156 students in one school (avg 156)
Primary
Walkability
Forest Grove is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Forest Grove.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 138
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Augusta Margaret River: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Forest Grove is home to 253 residents, with a median age of 52 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $62,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
253
Median Age
52
Median Household Income
$62,348/yr
Census Median Rent
$250/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,814/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$34,268/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
47.2%
Total Dwellings
108
Owner-Occupier Rate
63.7%
Houses
96.3%
Rental Stress
20.9%
Mortgage Stress
34.9%
Work From Home
30.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.0%
- Employment Rate
- 61.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 53.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $3,281 a year through Augusta Margaret River based on 2023 figures.
Building Approvals: Augusta Margaret River
In the year to August 2026, 437 new dwellings were approved across Augusta Margaret River. That mix is 405 houses and 32 units. Approvals are up 75.6% on the same period a year earlier.
Climate & Setting
from Cape Leeuwin, 31.8 kmModerate rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 60 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 11.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- 763 mm
- 107 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 23.4°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 12.2°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 2.9 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Ethanol · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 3.5 kmWine and Other Alcoholic Beverage ManufacturingTop reported: Ethanol · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 6286, 22 of 1,367 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.5% (34 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 6286, 418 rooftop-solar systems totalling 3.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 422 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 51 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $800,000.
Cap is $800,000 SOUTH of the 26th parallel (which includes all of metropolitan Perth) and $1,000,000 NORTH of it. We store the southern figure because that is where almost every buyer is; the northern cap is higher, so the stored value never overstates eligibility. The southern cap rose from $750,000 on 7 May 2026 in the 2026-27 Housing Taxation Package. The same package moved the first home owner RATE OF DUTY thresholds, which is a different scheme and lives in the web repo's app/stamp_duty.py.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Ben Small Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ben Small | 47.8% | 52.2% | +1.9 |
| 2022 | Nola Marino | 45.7% | 54.3% | -10.3 |
| 2019 | Nola Marino | 35.4% | 64.6% | +2.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Bevan Eatts The Nationals WA
Next state election: 10 March 2029.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bevan Eatts NP | 51.8% |
| 2021 | Jane Kelsbie ALP | 51.3% |
| 2017 | Terry Redman NP | 63.4% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2023, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Western Australian Electoral Commission.
Looking at a specific address in Forest Grove?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 253 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Forest Grove
Is Forest Grove a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Forest Grove is low (33/100, ranked against other WA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Forest Grove?
Forest Grove has a high recorded bushfire history (73/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a low share of it (30/100). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Forest Grove?
Forest Grove, WA had a population of 253 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Forest Grove, WA?
The postcode for Forest Grove, WA is 6286.
How far is Forest Grove from Perth?
Forest Grove is 290 km from Perth CBD by road, about 201 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Forest Grove?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Forest Grove was $62,348 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Forest Grove?
There are too few current rental listings in Forest Grove for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $250, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Forest Grove?
The median age of residents in Forest Grove was 52 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Forest Grove at risk of bushfire?
Forest Grove has a high recorded bushfire history (73/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Forest Grove?
There is 1 school inside the Forest Grove boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
What is the weather like in Forest Grove?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Forest Grove, Cape Leeuwin (31.8 km away), summer days average 23.4°C, winter nights 12.2°C, 763 mm of rain a year over 107 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Forest Grove?
First-home buyers in WA may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $800,000. The grant is administered by Department of Finance WA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Forest Grove belong to?
Forest Grove sits within the Augusta Margaret River local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Forest Grove?
The average residential rates bill through Augusta Margaret River is $3,281 a year (2023). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Forest Grove?
Across Augusta Margaret River, 437 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 75.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Forest Grove in?
Forest Grove sits within the federal Division of Forrest, currently held by Ben Small (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2023–24
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2025
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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