Glen Forrest - Darlington, WA 6263
Close to everything Perth offers, without the premium of the CBD itself.
- Urban convenience
- $400/wk Median
- 6.2% Renters
Glen Forrest - Darlington Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 7.2k
- Median age
- 45
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 23.2km
- Walkability
- 6.3
- Schools within 3 km
- 5
ABS 2021 Census
Glen Forrest - Darlington Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Nightlife
A handful of reliable local bars and a late-night food strip give the area more after-dark options than most people expect.
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Glen Forrest - Darlington is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 7,223 residents, a smaller but steady 6.2% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $400 that puts it broadly in line with the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Glen Forrest - Darlington
Glen Forrest - Darlington Plaza
A pocket of green space that gives the suburb some breathing room from the surrounding streets.
Glen Forrest - Darlington Junction
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Glen Forrest - Darlington
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Glen Forrest - Darlington
Real questions renters ask before moving to Glen Forrest - Darlington.
What's the community like in Glen Forrest - Darlington?
Glen Forrest - Darlington has a settled, community-oriented feel, with long-term renters alongside newer arrivals. Population sits at 7,223, giving the suburb a close-knit feel.
How much does it cost to rent in Glen Forrest - Darlington?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Glen Forrest - Darlington is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Glen Forrest - Darlington a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Glen Forrest - Darlington has a 6.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Glen Forrest - Darlington family-friendly for renters?
Glen Forrest - Darlington has around 5 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $400/wk median, it's broadly in line with the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
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