Forrestfield, Western Australia

Forrestfield
Perth, Western Australia
Roundabout at entrance to Hartfield Park
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Coordinates31°58′48″S 115°59′37″E / 31.98°S 115.993611°E / -31.98; 115.993611
Population13,181 (SAL 2021)[1]
Postcode(s)6058
LGA(s)City of Kalamunda
State electorate(s)Forrestfield
Federal division(s)Hasluck
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.[2][3]

It was previously used by the Western Australian Government Railways, Westrail and Australian Railroad Group.[4][5] As at January 2018, Aurizon, SCT Logistics and Watco Australia use the yard.[6][7][8] Aurizon closed its terminal in late-2017 as part of the closure of its intermodal business.[9][10] Gemco Rail also has a facility.[11]

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.[12][13] A combined 102 hectares was sold to the CBH Group, LandCorp and Specialised Container Transport.[14][15]

CBH Group's Metro Grains Centre was completed in 1998.[16][17] In mid-2005 BlueScope constructed a large warehouse on former Westrail land.[18] Kenworth DAF Trucks also relocated from Guildford to a new complex on Abernethy Road in 2005.[19]

Infrastructure

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On November 3, 2016,[20] construction commenced on the Airport line, which opened on October 9, 2022.[21] 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.[22] 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,[23] Improvid[24] and the Super Retail Group.[25]

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.[26]

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.[27][28]

Cumberland Road has a Foodworks supermarket, a newsagency, a hairdresser, some dining and fast-food venues.[29] 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.[36]

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. ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Forrestfield (suburb and locality)". Australian Census 2021 QuickStats. Retrieved 28 June 2022. Edit this at Wikidata
  2. ^ Nomination of Western Australia Standard Gauge Railway for an Engineering Heritage Australia Heritage Recognition Award Engineers Australia Western Australian Division September 2011 page 25
  3. ^ "Dual-Gauge Locomotive Maintenance Depot Completed". Railway Transportation: 19–21, 30. October 1969. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
  4. ^ Western Australian Government Railways Commission (1976), Forrestfield Marshalling Yard operating manual, WAGR, retrieved 5 March 2017
  5. ^ Western Australia Australian Railroad Group
  6. ^ Western Australian Operations Aurizon
  7. ^ Forrestfield Rail Freight Archived 14 March 2018 at the Wayback Machine SCT Logistics
  8. ^ Minutes Western Australia Port Operations Task Force March 2017
  9. ^ Aurizon to close Forrestfield terminal Business News 14 August 2017
  10. ^ Linfox and Pacific National snap up Aurizon intermodal arm Fully Loaded 14 August 2017
  11. ^ Engenco wins $5 million WA train maintenance contracts Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Engenco 30 March 2014
  12. ^ Proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme now available for comment Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Planning Minister 29 May 1998
  13. ^ Forrestfield Marshalling Yards Shire of Kalamunda Town planning Scheme 2 Amendment 177 Environmental Protection Authority January 1999
  14. ^ Government boosts industrial land at Forrestfield Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Lands Minister 12 April 2000
  15. ^ Annual report for year ended 30 June 2000 Western Australian Government Railways Commission pages 7, 18
  16. ^ Opening of $100M CBH Metro Grain Centre at Forrestfield Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Minister for Transport 6 Match 1998
  17. ^ Metro Grain Centre CBH Group
  18. ^ Expanded WA Capacity Archived 19 February 2018 at the Wayback Machine Steel in Touch (BlueScope) Spring 2005
  19. ^ CJD Trucks Kenworth DAF Perth Truckworld
  20. ^ Construction starts on Forrestfield-Airport link Government of Western Australia 18 November 2016
  21. ^ David, Ashleigh (9 October 2022). "Forrestfield–Airport Link project launched after a two-year delay". ABC News. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  22. ^ "Structural and Local Development Plans: Local Development Plans". Shire of Kalamunda. Western Australian Land Information Authority. 27 November 2016.
  23. ^ Perth Grace Removals
  24. ^ "Perth Construction and Fencing". Perth Construction News. 27 June 2017. Archived from the original on 27 June 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  25. ^ "Super Retail Group". Super Retail Group. 27 June 2017. Retrieved 27 June 2017.
  26. ^ "History of metropolitan suburb names – F". Western Australian Land Information Authority. Archived from the original on 16 March 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  27. ^ "Hawaiian buys Forestfield shops in $40m deal". Business News. 25 February 2015.
  28. ^ Home Hawaiian Forrestfield
  29. ^ Forrestfield Archived 20 January 2018 at the Wayback Machine Foodworks
  30. ^ Home Darling Range Sports College
  31. ^ Home Dawson Park Primary School
  32. ^ Home Forrestfield Primary School
  33. ^ Home Hillside Christian School
  34. ^ Home Woodlupine Primary School
  35. ^ [1] Tabor College
  36. ^ [2] Australian Bureau of Statistics
  37. ^ "Route 270". Bus Timetable 108 (PDF). Transperth. 18 July 2024 [effective from 11 August 2024].
  38. ^ "Route 271". Bus Timetable 108 (PDF). Transperth. 18 July 2024 [effective from 11 August 2024].
  39. ^ "Route 280". Bus Timetable 110 (PDF). Transperth. 11 July 2024 [effective from 11 August 2024].
  40. ^ "Route 281". Bus Timetable 94 (PDF). Transperth. 4 April 2024 [effective from 21 April 2024].
  41. ^ "Route 293". Bus Timetable 111 (PDF). Transperth. 24 July 2024 [effective from 11 August 2024].
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