Forest Grove, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forest Grove, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
| Locality | Forest Grove |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | Shire Of Augusta Margaret River |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.09764 |
| Longitude | 115.15659 |
| Population | 257 |
| Density | 2.0 /km² |
| Area | 127.9 km² |
| Elevation | 83 m |
| Postcode | 6286 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 248 km south-southwest |
Forest Grove is a locality in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 257. The locality covers an area of 127.9 km², giving a population density of about 2.0 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 83 m above sea level. It lies approximately 248 km south-southwest of Perth. Forest Grove is located at 34.0976°S, 115.1566°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6286. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Forest Grove unfolds as a verdant expanse where the ancient jarrah forests meet the rolling coastal plains, a landscape painted in the deep greens of native flora and the ochre hues of well-trodden earth. It lies 52.9 km south-south-west of Busselton, WA (from Busselton, WA: bearing 200°T), and is situated 17.3 km south-south-east of Margaret River. Here, the air carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil and sun-warmed bark, particularly potent after a passing shower. The terrain, a gentle rise and fall, hints at the underlying geology, a steadfast foundation supporting the towering gums and the resilient undergrowth that thrives in the dappled sunlight. This is a place where the silence is not empty, but rather a resonant hum of insect life and the rustle of unseen creatures, a quiet symphony that underscores the profound stillness of the Australian bush.
The economic pulse of Forest Grove has long been tied to the bounty of its surrounding lands, with a history rooted in timber milling and the rich, fertile soils that have drawn generations of farmers. Today, while echoes of that past remain in the sturdy architecture and the enduring connection to the land, the region has diversified. Neighbouring vineyards, their rows meticulously tended, now contribute significantly to the local character, their crisp whites and robust reds finding appreciative palates far and wide. The nearby coastline, a mere whisper on the wind, also draws visitors, the promise of pristine beaches and the salty tang of the ocean a constant allure, weaving tourism into the fabric of Forest Grove's enduring appeal.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Grove, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Forest Grove, in the Shire Of Augusta Margaret River local government area.
Detailed location data for Forest Grove includes the postcode (6286), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Shire Of Augusta Margaret River), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Forest Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |