Forrestdale Suburb Profile

Forrestdale is situated in the south-eastern corridor of Perth, within the City of Armadale. It is well-connected to major roads and public transport routes, making it easily accessible from surrounding areas.

The distance from Forrestdale to Perth is approximately 25 kilometres. That translates to a 25-minute drive, or around 45 minutes by public transport.

As Forrestdale is just minutes from both Tonkin Highway and Armadale Road, there are great connections north, south, east and west from the estate.

The Forrestdale postcode is 6112.

It shares the postcode with neighbouring suburbs in the City of Armadale, including Piara Waters, Harrisdale, Armadale itself, and Haynes.

Mahala Forrestdale is within walking distance of Armadale Road and Bus Route 519. Just minutes down the road is the 233, which connects residents to both Cockburn Central and Gosnells Station.

While not directly on the train line, Mahala is just a 10-minute drive from Cockburn Central station and 12 minutes from Aubin Grove train station.

Business is booming in Forrestdale, notably with the expansion of the Forrestdale Business Park, which is creating local job opportunities.

Residential communities like Mahala are also adding to the suburb’s vibrance. With 550 homes and 3 parks on completion, this master-planned will be a thriving community of friendly neighbours.

The largest age group in Forrestdale was 50+ at the last Census, followed by 35–49. However, this could change by the next Census in 2026 as new communities like Mahala welcome more families to the area.

Forrestdale is a great example of how investment is positively reshaping Perth’s south-eastern suburbs. The City of Armadale predicts its population will grow by 3.6% annually to reach 141,000 by 2036.

Absolutely! With its abundant parks, safe walkable streets, and convenient connections to work, leisure, and nature, Forrestdale is a good suburb for families seeking a balanced lifestyle.

Living in Mahala Forresdale also puts your children within the catchment area of several great schools, with a future Primary School within the estate:

• Forrestdale Primary School (K-6)
• Carey Baptist College (K-12)
• Australian Islamic College (K-12)
• St John Bosco College (Pre K-12)
• Cecil Andrews College (7-12)
• Harrisdale Senior High School (7-10)

For younger kids, there are over 6 early learning centres in the local area.

Discover the education opportunities near Forrestdale.

Residents have convenient access to essential services, with shopping centres like Stockland Harrisdale, Cockburn Gateway, and Armadale Central and Armadale Shopping City nearby. Medical centres, childcare facilities, and recreational amenities are also within easy reach. There are landscaped parks and kid-friendly playgrounds, sprawling nature reserves, pubs and restaurants, locally-owned cafés, and national grocery chains dotted throughout the local area, all accessible via a short drive.

Learn more about the lifestyle in Forrestdale.

Forrestdale is characterised by low-density housing, with nearly 93% of locals living in 3- or 4-bedroom homes at the last Census. Mahala is thoughtfully designed to blend into this low-density lifestyle, with a wide selection of house and land packages and land for sale in Forrestdale. There is something to suit every family in Mahala—see the live pricelist or contact our sales team to learn more.