Suburb profile · Greater Perth
Glen Forrest has an estimated 3,022 residents, up 8.4% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in the area around Glen Forrest.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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The suburb of Glen Forrest sits 23 kilometres east-northeast of the Perth CBD and had an estimated population of around 3,022 as of Aug 2026. That Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure comes from AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level counts, which are released yearly, combined with national address file data updated each quarter. It represents an increase of 233 people (8.4%) on the 2,789 residents reported at the 2021 Census. The suburb's market profile is shaped by a well-educated population, strong representation of detached houses, a high proportion of married families and a notable base of education employment.
Residents of the suburb of Glen Forrest tend to be older, with a median age of 45, and family households form the core of the community. The area is exceptionally well educated, and its population growth has been limited. Its natural setting of gentle hills, forest and wildflowers, together with opportunities for bushwalking, cycling and birdwatching, creates a tranquil backdrop, while a calendar of community events helps foster a sense of belonging.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
The suburb of Glen Forrest sits 23 kilometres east-northeast of the Perth CBD and had an estimated population of around 3,022 as of Aug 2026. That Estimated Resident Population (ERP) figure comes from AreaSearch's analysis of aggregated SA2-level counts, which are released yearly, combined with national address file data updated each quarter. It represents an increase of 233 people (8.4%) on the 2,789 residents reported at the 2021 Census. The suburb's market profile is shaped by a well-educated population, strong representation of detached houses, a high proportion of married families and a notable base of education employment.
Residents of the suburb of Glen Forrest tend to be older, with a median age of 45, and family households form the core of the community. The area is exceptionally well educated, and its population growth has been limited. Its natural setting of gentle hills, forest and wildflowers, together with opportunities for bushwalking, cycling and birdwatching, creates a tranquil backdrop, while a calendar of community events helps foster a sense of belonging.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,920 in 2006 and 3,022 in 2025. The Aug 2026 estimate (ABS June 2025 base) is the same.
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 13.9%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.7%.
Glen Forrest ranks in the 95th percentile nationally for employment drivers and the 90th for education.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Glen Forrest is $705 a week, up 4.4% over 12 months to Sep 2026 and 2% below Greater Perth.
2% below Greater Perth on median weekly rent
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $705 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent over 12 months | +4.4% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Mundaring | $683 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Mundaring, over 12 months | +11.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Perth - North East | $712 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change in median rent, Perth - North East, over 12 months | +8.2% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Perth | $723 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, Greater Perth, over 12 months | +6.5% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Median rent, WA | $714 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 | |
| Change in median rent, WA, over 12 months | +7.0% | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Sep 2026 |
AreaSearch tracks 8 projects in and around Glen Forrest, 3 of them under construction.
The Vines Swan View is a boutique house and land estate by LWP Property Group, delivering about 120 residential lots on an elevated site off Marlborough Road in Swan View with views across the Swan Valley and Perth Hills. Civil works and home construction are underway, with lots being released and built out progressively through to around 2026.
Swan View Rise is a DevelopmentWA residential subdivision planned to deliver around 150 new house-and-land lots in the established suburb of Swan View, just off Talbot Road.
Altrove Swan View is a completed master planned residential estate by Satterley in the Perth Hills, delivering around 400 house and land lots with local parks, walking trails and convenient access to the Swan View town centre and nearby services.
Bloom Maida Vale is a boutique land estate nestled in an established suburb growing in popularity with a new generation. It offers opportunities to build new homes embracing natural beauty with large retained trees and the historic charm of life in the foothills.
A 10.64-hectare station precinct within the broader 61-hectare High Wycombe Project Area, located immediately east of the new High Wycombe Train Station along Sultana Road West.
A masterplanned residential estate of 794 lots set amongst 185 hectares of retained native bushland on the former Bushmead Rifle Range site, 16km from Perth CBD.
The Hales is a fully sold-out residential estate nestled in the heart of Forrestfield, 15km east of the Perth CBD. The 28-hectare estate delivered 418 homesites designed around existing native Marri and Jarrah trees and Crumpet Creek. Features include landscaped parks, two playgrounds, a fenced dog park, and generous public open space strips.
Major reconfiguration of the Midland health precinct with two coordinated works streams. A new five-storey, 123-bed standalone private hospital is under construction on Watertank Way in the historic Midland Workshops precinct, around 300 metres from the existing co-located campus, with eight operating theatres, a critical care unit, day surgery and a…
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Estimated completion year of the 4 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2026 1, 2027 2, 2028 1.
AreaSearch has tracked 1 substantial development application lodged in and around Glen Forrest over the period covered (about 2.2 years). Coverage varies by council.
Status of the 1 tracked applications: 1 approved, 0 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.2 years) | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 0 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.4 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 6th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 1 | ABS building approvals | 7th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 1 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, period covered (about 2.2 years) |
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Glen Forrest area has seen 6 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Glen Forrest's current population of 3,022 has been supported by 1 approval on average over recent years.
The suburb of Glen Forrest has seen 0.4 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 7.4 approvals in Greater Perth. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 1001 people in the suburb of Glen Forrest, compared to one for every 118 in Greater Perth.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Glen Forrest's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 1, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the population in the suburb of Glen Forrest has grown by approximately 141 people, while 6 residential approvals were recorded. This equates to a ratio of 23.5 people added for each new dwelling approval. This high ratio suggests strong population growth relative to housing supply, potentially indicating unmet housing demand.
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Glen Forrest include: Midland Gate Shopping Centre Redevelopment (Completed); City of Swan Water and Wastewater Upgrades (Construction); EastLink WA (Planning); METRONET (Completed); and METRONET High Capacity Signalling Program (Construction). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Glen Forrest spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Retail, and Environmental & Disaster Management, among others.
Infrastructure development activity impacting the suburb of Glen Forrest currently ranks below national averages at the 21st percentile.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Glen Forrest is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,022 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +8.4% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 60th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 232 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 34th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | +1.0% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | +0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 2,789 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 233 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +1.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | +1.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 13.01 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Glen Forrest was estimated to be approximately 3,022 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 3,022 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Glen Forrest has added approximately 233 people and shown a 8.35% increase from the 2,789 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Glen Forrest is estimated at 232 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Glen Forrest has shown a compound annual growth rate of 0.2% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Glen Forrest is driven by: Overseas migration (61.0%), Natural increase (39.0%), Interstate migration (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 61.0% of overall population gains.
Glen Forrest hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 80th percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 17.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 20.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 48.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 45 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 12.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 12.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 8.1% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 13.9% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 13.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 12.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 7.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 85 and over | 2.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Glen Forrest at 44 years as at August 2026. That is down from the 2021 Census figure of 45 years, with AreaSearch updating the age profile for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 44 years as at August 2026, Glen Forrest is 7 years older than the Greater Perth 2021 Census average (37 years) and 6 years older than the national Census average (38 years).
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Glen Forrest compared to the Greater Perth region is the 65 - 74 group, making up 12.4% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Glen Forrest compared to the Greater Perth region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 8.1% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Glen Forrest show significant variance compared to Greater Perth. The most over-represented age groups are 65-74 year-olds (12.4% vs 8.5%) and 75-84 year-olds (7.6% vs 5.5%). The most under-represented age group is 25-34 year-olds (8.1% vs 15.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 17.3% of the population in the suburb of Glen Forrest as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 22.6% of the population in the suburb of Glen Forrest as at August 2026.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 78% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $65,301 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $91,625 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,103 | 2021 Census, weekly | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $876 | 2021 Census, weekly | 63rd percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 31.9% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,459 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 17.1% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Glen Forrest is approximately $69,898. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $65,301.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Glen Forrest is approximately $98,075. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $91,625.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Glen Forrest is approximately $69,898 compared to $68,556 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $65,301 and $64,047 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Glen Forrest is approximately $98,075 compared to $90,565 in Greater Perth. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $91,625 and $84,609 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Glen Forrest's households (~31.8% / 316 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Glen Forrest is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.8% of households. In comparison, Greater Perth's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 32.0% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Glen Forrest is $2,103/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Glen Forrest is $2,459/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Glen Forrest is $876/wk.
The suburb of Glen Forrest's income level is extremely high nationally according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. The suburb of Glen Forrest's median income among taxpayers is $65,301 and the average income stands at $91,625, which compares to figures for Greater Perth's of $64,047 and $84,609 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.04% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $69,898 (median) and $98,075 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Glen Forrest is $8,007 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Glen Forrest's disposable income is $8,007 compared to $6,842 for Greater Perth, based on AreaSearch analysis.
The exceptional employment performance in Glen Forrest places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 71.6% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,768 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 2,235 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,799 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Glen Forrest has approximately 1,768 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 1.7%. This very low unemployment rate indicates a tight labour market with strong demand for workers. The area ranks in the top 25% nationally for employment performance, indicating a robust job market.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Glen Forrest stands at 1.7%, which is 2.5 percentage points below Greater Perth's rate of 4.2%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Glen Forrest is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (14.7% of employment), education & training (13.9%), and professional & technical (8.9%). Other significant employers include retail trade and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Glen Forrest has experienced employment growth, with total employment increasing while the labour force increased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Perth saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Glen Forrest is 71.6%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Perth average of 69.9%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Perth.
The suburb of Glen Forrest shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 13.9% of the local workforce compared to 9.2% across Greater Perth. This concentration suggests the area has developed competitive advantages in this sector.
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The suburb of Glen Forrest's employment market shows strong performance nationally, ranking in the top 25% of areas assessed by AreaSearch. This indicates robust employment conditions and economic vitality compared to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region experienced 4.5% growth, ranking 12th out of 37 regions nationally.
Educational achievement in Glen Forrest places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 20.1% | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 7.1% | 2021 Census | 64th percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 32.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 24.2% | 2021 Census | 47th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.8% | 2021 Census | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 13.6% | 2021 Census | 95th percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 30.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 29.1% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.0% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 9.3% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 9.0% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
32.0% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Glen Forrest have university qualifications, compared to 30.1% in Greater Perth.
30.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Glen Forrest have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.6% in Greater Perth.
The suburb of Glen Forrest ranks in the 90th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Glen Forrest are: Certificate (24.2%), Bachelor Degree (20.1%), Advanced Diploma (13.6%).
29.1% of the population in the suburb of Glen Forrest is currently engaged in formal education, including 9.3% in primary school, 9.0% in secondary school, 5.0% at university (all shares of total residents).
The average ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) score for schools in the suburb of Glen Forrest is 1083, indicating average socio-educational advantage (national average is 1000).
There are 2 schools within the suburb of Glen Forrest, with a combined enrollment of approximately 980 students.
The suburb of Glen Forrest includes 1 primary school, 1 combined school.
Glen Forrest features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with an average household size in line with Greater Perth.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.6 people | 2021 Census | 63rd percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 18.5% | 2021 Census | 22nd percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 37.3% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 31.9% | 2021 Census | 79th percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 9.9% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 1.8% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 995 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,078 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 80.0% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.7 per family | 2021 Census | 61st percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Glen Forrest had 995 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 8.3% to an estimated 1,078 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Glen Forrest is 2.6 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Perth and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 80.0% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (18.5%), group households (1.8%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 796 family households, couples with children account for 37.3% of all households, couples without children at home 31.9%, and single parent families 9.9%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Perth, the suburb of Glen Forrest shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 80.0% (versus 71.5% in Greater Perth). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 18.5% compared to 24.9% in Greater Perth. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Glen Forrest have an average of 1.7 children, slightly above the Greater Perth average of 1.6. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 57.1% of the adult population are currently married, while 28.2% have never married. This compares to 47.6% married and 36.1% never married across Greater Perth.
Single-person households represent 18.5% of all households in the suburb of Glen Forrest, notably lower than the average for Greater Perth of 24.9%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 1.8% of households, below the Greater Perth average of 3.5%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
In terms of cultural diversity, Glen Forrest records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 26.6% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 5.7% | 2021 Census | 26th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 94.3% | 2021 Census | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.5% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 73.4% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.5% | 2021 Census | 21st percentile nationally |
Glen Forrest was found to be roughly in line with the national average in terms of cultural diversity, with 73.4% of its population born in Australia, 90.5% being citizens, and 94.3% speaking English only at home.
Christianity is the most commonly reported religion in Glen Forrest, at 40.1% of people, although more residents (57.6%) reported no religion. Christianity accounts for 45.0% across Greater Perth.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Glen Forrest are English, comprising 35.9% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 28.0%, Australian, comprising 26.3% of the population, which is substantially higher than Greater Perth's 21.2%, and Scottish, comprising 8.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Welsh is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Glen Forrest (vs 0.7% across Greater Perth), Dutch at 2.9% (vs 1.5%) and French at 0.9% (vs 0.5%).
26.6% of the suburb of Glen Forrest population was born overseas, compared to 37.7% across Greater Perth.
5.7% of the population in the suburb of Glen Forrest speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 22.0% in Greater Perth.
0.5% of the suburb of Glen Forrest population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 1.4% in Greater Perth.
90.5% of the suburb of Glen Forrest population holds citizenship, compared to 83.0% in Greater Perth.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Glen Forrest is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 6.9% | 2021 Census | 1st percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 42.3% | 2021 Census | 76th percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 98.5% | 2021 Census | 94th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $1,950 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 59th percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 50.9% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 1.2% | 2021 Census | 12th percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $380 | 2021 Census, weekly | 55th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 18.1% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 24th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 21.4% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 26th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Glen Forrest, 42.3% of homes are owned outright, 50.9% are owned with a mortgage, and 6.9% are rented.
According to the latest data, 98.5% of dwellings in the suburb of Glen Forrest are houses.
In the suburb of Glen Forrest, 0.3% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 1.2% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Glen Forrest stands at 42.3%, compared to 29.3% in Greater Perth.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Glen Forrest is $1,950, compared to $1,907 in Greater Perth.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Glen Forrest is $1,106, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Glen Forrest, households with mortgages typically spend 21.4% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 18.1% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Glen Forrest is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Glen Forrest shows mortgage holders spending 21.4% of income on repayments (vs 23.6% in Greater Perth), while renters spend 18.1% of income on rent (vs 18.8% in Greater Perth).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Glen Forrest consists of 98.5% detached houses, 1.2% semi-detached dwellings, 0.3% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Glen Forrest consumes approximately 12.1% of median household income ($9,106 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Glen Forrest's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 61.8% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 82nd percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 68.6% | 2021 Census | 46th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 3.2% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.9% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 1.5% | 2021 Census | 57th percentile nationally |
Around 61.8% of people in the suburb of Glen Forrest are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 59.1% in Greater Perth.
In the suburb of Glen Forrest, 3.2% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 4.6% of people in Greater Perth require similar assistance.
6.8% of people in the suburb of Glen Forrest are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 6.8% of the population across Greater Perth is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.5% of the suburb of Glen Forrest population, while in Greater Perth, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
3.4% of people in the suburb of Glen Forrest have heart disease. Across Greater Perth,3.3% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Glen Forrest, 61.8% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Perth sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 59.1%.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 46 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 46th percentile nationally |
| Public transport stops | 35 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Weekly public transport trips | 380 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | 21st percentile nationally |
| People per public transport stop | 88 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Public transport routes | 4 | Public transport timetable (GTFS) data, compiled by AreaSearch |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles per dwelling | 2.0 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 13.8% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
There are 35 public transport stops within the suburb of Glen Forrest.
The suburb of Glen Forrest has 380 weekly trips across 4 routes, averaging 54 trips per day.
On average, residential properties are 414 metres from the nearest transport stop.
From the typical resident, the nearest school is 817 m away and the nearest child care centre 962 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
Public transport 35 stops nearby, 380 weekly trips, access rating 46 out of 100.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 11 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 11th percentile nationally |
| Nearest school | 817 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest child care | 962 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest pharmacy | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest shopping centre | 5.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 5.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 7.0 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 7.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 9.6 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity is lower than average in Glen Forrest compared with local real estate markets nationally.
Glen Forrest has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 21st percentile nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Glen Forrest is $705 a week, +4.4% over 12 months to Sep 2026.
Glen Forrest is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends.
Glen Forrest hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average.
Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 78% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch.
The exceptional employment performance in Glen Forrest places it among Australia's strongest labour markets.
Educational achievement in Glen Forrest places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community.
Glen Forrest features high concentrations of family households and couples without children but relatively few group households, with an average household size in line with Greater Perth.
In terms of cultural diversity, Glen Forrest records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Glen Forrest is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Glen Forrest's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Glen Forrest has an estimated 3,022 residents, up 8.4% since the 2021 Census, with 8 projects tracked in the area around Glen Forrest.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Glen Forrest.
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Refreshed . Rents to Sep 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026 and taxable income FY 2024. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL50552). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, infrastructure projects, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Glen Forrest from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Glen Forrest with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
