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Glen Forrest, Australia
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Glen Forrest is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 2,704. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Glen Forrest
Glen Forrest is a suburb within the Shire of Mundaring, south of John Forrest National Park, west of Mahogany Creek, east of Darlington, and north of the Helena River. Its northern boundary is determined by the Great Eastern Highway.
People
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| Population | 2,704 |
| Population Density | 1,146 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | -31.9193°, 116.1073° |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | Western Australia |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 22.0 inches (560 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $29,609 |
| Median Age | 45.0 years |
About Glen Forrest
Glen Forrest is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 2,704. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Glen Forrest vs Australia Average
Income: Glen Forrest vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $29,609 |
| 61% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,609 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $569 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 257 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $214,000 |
| 24% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,070 |
| 8% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 92.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.2% |
| Housing Units | 1,082 |
Property Tax
Climate in Glen Forrest
Glen Forrest has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jan (25°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 694 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 63.7°F |
| 18% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -31.9193°N, 116.1073°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Perth |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| August | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Glen Forrest has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and December the driest (0.4").
Radio Stations near Glen Forrest
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music | adult contemporary, music | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| ABC Triple J (WA) | contemporary, indi | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Perth 6IX | classic hits 60s 70a 80s | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Triple M Perth | rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| ABC Perth | variety | AAC 94 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Perth | — | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| SonshineFM | christian | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Capital Community Radio 101.7FM | golden music, golden oldies | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 96fm | — | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Noongar Radio | aboriginal, australia | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| SonshineFM Extra | christian | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| MyFM Perth | punk, ska | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in Glen Forrest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armadale History House Museum | ||||
| Aviation Heritage Museum | ||||
| Kalamunda History Village | ||||
| Midland Workshops Museum | ||||
| Motor Museum of Western Australia | ||||
| Mundaring No.1 Pump Station Goldfields Water Supply Scheme | ||||
| Museum of Natural History | ||||
| Museum of Perth | ||||
| Museum of Perth | ||||
| Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Old Central Fire Station Heritage Centre | ||||
| Pernechele's Ford Family Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Railway Museum | ||||
| Revolutions | ||||
| Stirk Cottage | ||||
| Tractor Musem | ||||
| Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip | ||||
| Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip | ||||
| Wilkinson Homestead Museum | ||||
| Woodloes Museum |
Libraries in Glen Forrest
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 TL Robertson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 200A John Curtin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| 200A John Curtin Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Altone Park Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Amherst Village Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ballajura Libary | 0.0 | |||||
| Bassendean Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bayswater Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cannington Leisureplex Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cannington Leisureplex Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of Perth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of South Perth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City of South Perth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dianella Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edith Cowan University Library Mount Lawley (Building 8) | 0.0 | |||||
| Ellenbrook Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| FamilyHistoryWA | 0.0 | |||||
| FamilyHistoryWA | 0.0 | |||||
| Forrestfield Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Guildford Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High Wycombe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Inglewood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kalamunda Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kelmscott Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Manning Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maylands Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Maylands Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Midland Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mills Park Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mirrabooka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mirrabooka Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Morley Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Piara Waters Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Riverton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ruth Faulkner Library | 0.0 | |||||
| School library | 0.0 | |||||
| Seville Grove Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Western Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of Western Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Thornlie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tiny Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Willetton Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Glen Forrest
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canning Vale Sunday Markets | |||||
| Farmer's Market on Manning | |||||
| Food Hall | |||||
| Gosnells Railway Markets | |||||
| Kalamunda Artisan Market | |||||
| Malaga Markets | |||||
| Manning Road Farmer's Market | |||||
| Manning Road Farmer's Market | |||||
| Morley Markets |
Gas Stations in Glen Forrest
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Glen Forrest
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Brewing co. | ||||
| Bright Tank Brewery | ||||
| Bright Tank Brewery | ||||
| Feral Brewing Company | ||||
| Homestead Brewery | ||||
| Swan Valley Brewery | ||||
| Txoko Brewing |
Stadiums & Teams in Glen Forrest
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont Park Racecourse | ||
| Gloucester Park | ||
| HBF Park | ||
| Perth Stadium | ||
| WACA Ground |
Airports Near Glen Forrest
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Perth International Airport | PER | Large Airport |
| Perth Jandakot Airport | JAD | Medium Airport |
| RAAF Base Pearce | — | Medium Airport |
| Beermullah Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Bindoon Hill Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Brooklands Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chittering Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dale River Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Greenside Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| HMAS Stirling Military Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Langley Park Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Murray Field | — | Small Airport |
| Northam Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pinjarra North Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| RAAF Gingin | — | Small Airport |
| Rottnest Island Airport | RTS | Small Airport |
| Serpentine Airport | — | Small Airport |
| York Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Glen Forrest
17 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Clinicallabs | ||
| Bentley Child Health Centre | ||
| Cannington Medical Centre | ||
| Carlisle Medical Centre | ||
| Craig Boulton Podiatry | ||
| Derbal Yerrigan Health Service | ||
| Fitzgerald Medical Practice | ||
| Intensive Care Unit | ||
| Leeming Medical Centre | ||
| Northbridge Medical Centre | ||
| Our Place | ||
| Perth Radiological Clinic | ||
| Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic | ||
| Scalp Micropigmentation WA | ||
| Southern Clinic | ||
| State Major Trauma Unit | ||
| The Walk-in GP |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Glen Forrest?
Glen Forrest has a population of 2,704 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1,146 people per square mile, spread across 2.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.
Is Glen Forrest expensive to live in?
The median household income is $29,609, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Glen Forrest?
Glen Forrest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.
How is the job market in Glen Forrest?
Glen Forrest has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $569. There are 257 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Glen Forrest?
The median home value in Glen Forrest is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 92.8%.