Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, WA 6655
Inner-Perth convenience with a character all its own.
- Inner-city living
- $360/wk Median
- 20.1% Renters
Forrestfield - Wattle Grove Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 19.7k
- Median age
- 36
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- To the CBD
- 14.1km
- Walkability
- 7.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 10
ABS 2021 Census
Forrestfield - Wattle Grove Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Shopping
A compact local shopping strip covers the day-to-day without needing the car — groceries, a pharmacy, a bakery, the basics done well.
Work & Connectivity
Close enough to the CBD for an easy commute on the days it's needed, quiet enough to work from home the rest of the week.
Signature Spotlight
Inner-City Living
Forrestfield - Wattle Grove is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 19,729 residents, a solid minority 20.1% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $360 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Forrestfield - Wattle Grove
Forrestfield - Wattle Grove Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Forrestfield - Wattle Grove Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Available Rental Properties in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove
Real questions renters ask before moving to Forrestfield - Wattle Grove.
Is Forrestfield - Wattle Grove family-friendly for renters?
Forrestfield - Wattle Grove has around 10 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $360/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
How far is Forrestfield - Wattle Grove from the Perth CBD?
Forrestfield - Wattle Grove is approximately 14km from the Perth CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
How much does it cost to rent in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Forrestfield - Wattle Grove is $360. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $360 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Forrestfield - Wattle Grove a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Forrestfield - Wattle Grove has a 20.1% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
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