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| Locality | Forrestdale |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Armadale |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.14849 |
| Longitude | 115.9277 |
| Population | 1,039 |
| Density | 36.6 /km² |
| Area | 28.4 km² |
| Elevation | 18 m |
| Postcode | 6112 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 23 km south-southeast |
Forrestdale is a locality in the City Of Armadale local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,039. The locality covers an area of 28.4 km², giving a population density of about 36.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 18 m above sea level. It lies approximately 23 km south-southeast of Perth. Forrestdale is located at 32.1485°S, 115.9277°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6112.
Forrestdale breathes a gentle, ochre-tinged air, a landscape etched by the sun and the slow, patient work of water. It lies 7.1 km south of Canning Vale, WA (from Canning Vale, WA: bearing 174°T), and is situated 10.1 km south-south-west of Thornlie. The land here rolls with a subtle generosity, a mosaic of verdant pasture and hardy scrub, interspersed with pockets of native bushland that whisper of older times. Broad, shallow wetlands, often shimmering with the reflected sky, punctuate the terrain, attracting a vibrant avian life that punctuates the quietude with its calls. The light at dusk, when it finally softens, casts long, honeyed shadows across the open spaces, imbuing the very earth with a luminous, almost liquid quality.
The history of Forrestdale is a quiet unfolding, tied intrinsically to the fertile soils that drew early settlers seeking sustenance. Once a land shaped by pastoral pursuits, its economy now blends the enduring legacy of agriculture with the burgeoning needs of a growing populace. The area’s proximity to larger centres has seen it evolve, yet a distinct character persists, a sense of place that remains rooted in its natural endowments. While not a hub of grand monuments, Forrestdale holds a quiet dignity, its story told in the enduring rhythm of the seasons and the careful tending of the land.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Forrestdale, Western Australia. 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 Forrestdale, in the City Of Armadale local government area.
Detailed location data for Forrestdale includes the postcode (6112), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Armadale), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of 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 Forrestdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |