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Forrestfield, Western Australia

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Forrestfield
Suburb
Roundabout at entrance to Hartfield Park
Roundabout at entrance to Hartfield Park
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CountryAustralia
StateWestern Australia
CityPerth
LGA
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Population
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Postcode
6058
Suburbs around Forrestfield
High Wycombe Maida Vale Kalamunda
Perth Airport Forrestfield Lesmurdie
Kewdale Wattle Grove Wattle Grove

Forrestfield is a suburb of the City of Kalamunda in Western Australia. It lies 15 kilometres to the south-east of Perth at the base of the Darling Scarp and the southern border of Perth Airport.

The suburb is split by Roe Highway into a southern residential area and a northern industrial area. The suburb is adjacent to Wattle Grove, Cloverdale and Kalamunda.

Industrial area

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Rail

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The industrial area contains a major rail hub. The 241 hectare Forrestfield Marshalling Yard was built adjacent to the Kwinana railway line opening in stages between 1968 and 1973 in conjunction with the nearby Kewdale Freight Terminal as a replacement for the Perth marshalling yard and two other inner Perth yards. Within the confines of the yard, separate depots were built for locomotive, carriage and wagon maintenance.[1][2]

It was previously used by the Western Australian Government Railways, Westrail and Australian Railroad Group.[3][4] As at January 2018, Aurizon, SCT Logistics and Watco Australia use the yard.[5][6][7] Aurizon closed its terminal in late-2017 as part of the closure of its intermodal business.[8][9] Gemco Rail also has a facility.[10]

Bounded by Dundas Road to the east, the Tonkin Highway to the south and Perth Airport to the west, some of the land was no longer required for railway by in the late 1990s and rezoned for industrial use.[11][12] A combined 102 hectares was sold to the CBH Group, LandCorp and Specialised Container Transport.[13][14]

CBH Group's Metro Grains Centre was completed in 1998.[15][16] In mid-2005 BlueScope constructed a large warehouse on former Westrail land.[17] Kenworth DAF Trucks also relocated from Guildford to a new complex on Abernethy Road in 2005.[18]

Infrastructure

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On November 3, 2016,[19] construction commenced on the Airport line, which opened on October 9, 2022.[20] The line has three stations: Redcliffe, Airport Central, and High Wycombe.

The Western Australian Government has prompted the City of Kalamunda to investigate the possibility of business and infrastructure opportunities arising from the completion of the new link for Forrestfield and its surrounding areas.[21] The completion of the Airport Link is expected to facilitate the continuing growth of Perth Airport as a nationally integral part of employment, commerce and international trade.

Forrestfield's northern and eastern outskirts are home to the majority of the areas industrial enterprise. The area is host to a wide range of commercial business-to-business industries. Some of the most notable occupants include Grace Removals,[22] Improvid[23] and the Super Retail Group.[24]

History

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Settlement of the area dates from the late 1800s. Population was minimal until the early 1900s, with growth during the interwar period. Significant development did not occur until the post-war years, with rapid growth from the 1950s into the 1970s. The population has been relatively stable since the early 1990s, a result of some new dwellings being added to the area, but a decline in the average number of persons living in each dwelling.

There is authority to suggest it is named after John Forrest, Western Australia's first Premier, or his brother Alexander. However, local folklore suggests that the name comes from Charles Hale, who settled in the area in 1902 and planted crops amongst the native forest bushland, hence Forrestfield.[further explanation needed] In 1921 a Forrestfield Progress Association was formed, and the name was shown on plans in 1944.[25]

Shopping

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Located on the corner of Hale Road and Strelitzia Avenue, the Forrestfield Forum and Marketplace comprises 52 shops including Coles and Woolworths supermarkets. It is owned by the Hawaiian Group.[26][27]

Cumberland Road has a FoodWorks supermarket, a newsagency, a hairdresser, some dining and fast-food venues.[28] There are a range of other retail establishments scattered throughout Forrestfield, including taverns, liqueur shops, a nursery, and various delis.

Educational facilities

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Forrestfield contains the following educational institutions:

Demographics

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In the 2021 census, Forrestfield recorded a population of 13,181 people: 50.0% male and 50.0% female. The median/average age of the Forrestfield population is 38 years.[35]

Politics

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Further information: City of Kalamunda and Local government in Australia

Amenities

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Hartfield Park Recreation Centre: This complex includes an indoor stadium as well as playing fields for cricket, rugby, Australian rules football, hockey, soccer (football), an 18-hole golf course, an equestrian centre plus support facilities for each. There is also a nature conservation park and a lake. Discovery Park - Perth Airport Caravan and Holiday Park on Hale Road just off of Tonkin Highway.

Public transport

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Bus

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References

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  1. ^ Nomination of Western Australia Standard Gauge Railway for an Engineering Heritage Australia Heritage Recognition Award Engineers Australia Western Australian Division September 2011 page 25
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  4. ^ Western Australia Australian Railroad Group
  5. ^ Western Australian Operations Aurizon
  6. ^ Forrestfield Rail Freight Archived 14 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine SCT Logistics
  7. ^ Minutes Western Australia Port Operations Task Force March 2017
  8. ^ Aurizon to close Forrestfield terminal Business News 14 August 2017
  9. ^ Linfox and Pacific National snap up Aurizon intermodal arm Fully Loaded 14 August 2017
  10. ^ Engenco wins $5 million WA train maintenance contracts Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Engenco 30 March 2014
  11. ^ Proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme now available for comment Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Planning Minister 29 May 1998
  12. ^ Forrestfield Marshalling Yards Shire of Kalamunda Town planning Scheme 2 Amendment 177 Environmental Protection Authority January 1999
  13. ^ Government boosts industrial land at Forrestfield Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Lands Minister 12 April 2000
  14. ^ Annual report for year ended 30 June 2000 Western Australian Government Railways Commission pages 7, 18
  15. ^ Opening of $100M CBH Metro Grain Centre at Forrestfield Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Minister for Transport 6 Match 1998
  16. ^ Metro Grain Centre CBH Group
  17. ^ Expanded WA Capacity Archived 19 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine Steel in Touch (BlueScope) Spring 2005
  18. ^ CJD Trucks Kenworth DAF Perth Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Truckworld
  19. ^ Construction starts on Forrestfield-Airport link Government of Western Australia 18 November 2016
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  22. ^ Perth Grace Removals
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  27. ^ Home Hawaiian Forrestfield
  28. ^ Forrestfield Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Foodworks
  29. ^ Home Darling Range Sports College
  30. ^ Home Dawson Park Primary School
  31. ^ Home Forrestfield Primary School
  32. ^ Home Hillside Christian School
  33. ^ Home Woodlupine Primary School
  34. ^ [1] Tabor College
  35. ^ [2] Australian Bureau of Statistics
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