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==Industrial area==
==Industrial area==
===Rail===
===Rail===
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.<ref>[https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/portal/system/files/engineering-heritage-australia/nomination-title/HRP.WA%20Standard%20Gauge%20Railway%20Kalgoorlie%20to%20Perth.Nomination.Dec%202012.pdf Nomination of Western Australia Standard Gauge Railway for an Engineering Heritage Australia Heritage Recognition Award] Engineers Australia Western Australian Division September 2011 page 25</ref>
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.<ref>[https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/portal/system/files/engineering-heritage-australia/nomination-title/HRP.WA%20Standard%20Gauge%20Railway%20Kalgoorlie%20to%20Perth.Nomination.Dec%202012.pdf Nomination of Western Australia Standard Gauge Railway for an Engineering Heritage Australia Heritage Recognition Award] Engineers Australia Western Australian Division September 2011 page 25</ref><ref name="rt 1969-10">{{cite journal |author=<!--not stated--> |title=Dual-Gauge Locomotive Maintenance Depot Completed |journal=Railway Transportation |date=October 1969 |pages=19-21,30 |url=https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10160234699438553&set=pcb.2878599008945272 |access-date=23 June 2024}}</ref>


It was previously used by the [[Western Australian Government Railways]], [[Westrail]] and [[Australian Railroad Group]].<ref>{{Citation | author1=Western Australian Government Railways Commission | title=Forrestfield Marshalling Yard operating manual | publication-date=1976 | publisher=WAGR | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7558756 | access-date=5 March 2017}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060211005831/http://www.arg.net.au/ops.asp Western Australia] Australian Railroad Group</ref> As at January 2018, [[Aurizon]], [[SCT Logistics]] and [[Watco Australia]] use the yard.<ref>[https://www.aurizon.com.au/~/media/aurizon/images/operations_map_detailed_wa_brand.pdf?la=en Western Australian Operations] Aurizon</ref><ref>[https://www.sctlogistics.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/New-Forrestfield-WA.pdf Forrestfield Rail Freight] SCT Logistics</ref><ref>[http://www.fremantleports.com.au/Operations/Landside/WAPOTFDocuments/2017%2003%20-%20March%202017%20meeting%20papers.pdf Minutes] Western Australia Port Operations Task Force March 2017</ref> Aurizon closed its terminal in late-2017 as part of the closure of its [[Intermodal freight transport|intermodal]] business.<ref>[https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Aurizon-to-close-Forrestfield-terminal Aurizon to close Forrestfield terminal] ''[[Business News]]'' 14 August 2017</ref><ref>[https://www.fullyloaded.com.au/logistics-news/1708/linfox-and-pacific-national-snap-up-aurizon-intermodal-arm Linfox and Pacific National snap up Aurizon intermodal arm] ''Fully Loaded'' 14 August 2017</ref> [[Gemco Rail]] also has a facility.<ref>[http://www.engenco.com.au/news/news/article/engenco-wins-5-million-wa-train-maintenance-contracts-630//nbp/143.html Engenco wins $5 million WA train maintenance contracts] Engenco 30 March 2014</ref>
It was previously used by the [[Western Australian Government Railways]], [[Westrail]] and [[Australian Railroad Group]].<ref>{{Citation | author1=Western Australian Government Railways Commission | title=Forrestfield Marshalling Yard operating manual | publication-date=1976 | publisher=WAGR | url=http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/7558756 | access-date=5 March 2017}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060211005831/http://www.arg.net.au/ops.asp Western Australia] Australian Railroad Group</ref> As at January 2018, [[Aurizon]], [[SCT Logistics]] and [[Watco Australia]] use the yard.<ref>[https://www.aurizon.com.au/~/media/aurizon/images/operations_map_detailed_wa_brand.pdf?la=en Western Australian Operations] Aurizon</ref><ref>[https://www.sctlogistics.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/New-Forrestfield-WA.pdf Forrestfield Rail Freight] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180314202438/https://www.sctlogistics.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/New-Forrestfield-WA.pdf |date=14 March 2018 }} SCT Logistics</ref><ref>[http://www.fremantleports.com.au/Operations/Landside/WAPOTFDocuments/2017%2003%20-%20March%202017%20meeting%20papers.pdf Minutes] Western Australia Port Operations Task Force March 2017</ref> Aurizon closed its terminal in late-2017 as part of the closure of its [[Intermodal freight transport|intermodal]] business.<ref>[https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Aurizon-to-close-Forrestfield-terminal Aurizon to close Forrestfield terminal] ''[[Business News (Australia)|Business News]]'' 14 August 2017</ref><ref>[https://www.fullyloaded.com.au/logistics-news/1708/linfox-and-pacific-national-snap-up-aurizon-intermodal-arm Linfox and Pacific National snap up Aurizon intermodal arm] ''Fully Loaded'' 14 August 2017</ref> [[Gemco Rail]] also has a facility.<ref>[http://www.engenco.com.au/news/news/article/engenco-wins-5-million-wa-train-maintenance-contracts-630//nbp/143.html Engenco wins $5 million WA train maintenance contracts] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124152/http://www.engenco.com.au/news/news/article/engenco-wins-5-million-wa-train-maintenance-contracts-630//nbp/143.html |date=20 January 2018 }} Engenco 30 March 2014</ref>


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.<ref>[https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/1998/05/Proposed-amendment-to-the-Metropolitan-Region-Scheme-now-available-for-comment.aspx Proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme now available for comment] Planning Minister 29 May 1998</ref><ref>[http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Schemes/889_B927.pdf Forrestfield Marshalling Yards Shire of Kalamunda Town planning Scheme 2 Amendment 177] Environmental Protection Authority January 1999</ref> A combined 102 hectares was sold to the [[CBH Group]], [[LandCorp]] and [[SCT Logistics|Specialised Container Transport]].<ref>[https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/2000/04/Government-boosts-industrial-land-at-Forrestfield.aspx Government boosts industrial land at Forrestfield] Lands Minister 12 April 2000</ref><ref>[http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/15/annualreports/WAGR%20Annual%20Reports/1999-00%20WAGR%20Annual%20Report.pdf Annual report for year ended 30 June 2000] Western Australian Government Railways Commission pages 7, 18</ref>
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.<ref>[https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/1998/05/Proposed-amendment-to-the-Metropolitan-Region-Scheme-now-available-for-comment.aspx Proposed amendment to the Metropolitan Region Scheme now available for comment] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120235911/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/1998/05/Proposed-amendment-to-the-Metropolitan-Region-Scheme-now-available-for-comment.aspx |date=20 January 2018 }} Planning Minister 29 May 1998</ref><ref>[http://www.epa.wa.gov.au/sites/default/files/Schemes/889_B927.pdf Forrestfield Marshalling Yards Shire of Kalamunda Town planning Scheme 2 Amendment 177] Environmental Protection Authority January 1999</ref> A combined 102 hectares was sold to the [[CBH Group]], [[LandCorp]] and [[SCT Logistics|Specialised Container Transport]].<ref>[https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/2000/04/Government-boosts-industrial-land-at-Forrestfield.aspx Government boosts industrial land at Forrestfield] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124338/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/2000/04/Government-boosts-industrial-land-at-Forrestfield.aspx |date=20 January 2018 }} Lands Minister 12 April 2000</ref><ref>[http://www.pta.wa.gov.au/Portals/15/annualreports/WAGR%20Annual%20Reports/1999-00%20WAGR%20Annual%20Report.pdf Annual report for year ended 30 June 2000] Western Australian Government Railways Commission pages 7, 18</ref>


CBH Group's Metro Grains Centre was completed in 1998.<ref>[https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/1998/03/Opening-of-$100M-CBH-Metro-Grain-Centre-at-Forrestfield.aspx Opening of $100M CBH Metro Grain Centre at Forrestfield] Minister for Transport 6 Match 1998</ref><ref>[https://www.cbh.com.au/delivery-and-storage/metro-grain-centre Metro Grain Centre] CBH Group</ref> In mid-2005 [[BlueScope]] constructed a large warehouse on former Westrail land.<ref>[http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/files/WA_Steel_in_Touch_Spring_2005_Ed_2.pdf Expanded WA Capacity] ''Steel in Touch'' ([[BlueScope]]) Spring 2005</ref> [[Kenworth]] [[DAF Trucks]] also relocated from [[Guildford, Western Australia|Guildford]] to a new complex on [[Abernethy Road]] in 2005.<ref>[https://www.truckworld.com.au/dealer/wa/forrestfield/cjd-trucks-kenworth-daf-perth/ CJD Trucks Kenworth DAF Perth] Truckworld</ref>
CBH Group's Metro Grains Centre was completed in 1998.<ref>[https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/1998/03/Opening-of-$100M-CBH-Metro-Grain-Centre-at-Forrestfield.aspx Opening of $100M CBH Metro Grain Centre at Forrestfield] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120124335/https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au/Pages/Court/1998/03/Opening-of-$100M-CBH-Metro-Grain-Centre-at-Forrestfield.aspx |date=20 January 2018 }} Minister for Transport 6 Match 1998</ref><ref>[https://www.cbh.com.au/delivery-and-storage/metro-grain-centre Metro Grain Centre] CBH Group</ref> In mid-2005 [[BlueScope]] constructed a large warehouse on former Westrail land.<ref>[http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/files/WA_Steel_in_Touch_Spring_2005_Ed_2.pdf Expanded WA Capacity] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219002728/http://www.bluescopesteel.com.au/files/WA_Steel_in_Touch_Spring_2005_Ed_2.pdf |date=19 February 2018 }} ''Steel in Touch'' ([[BlueScope]]) Spring 2005</ref> [[Kenworth]] [[DAF Trucks]] also relocated from [[Guildford, Western Australia|Guildford]] to a new complex on [[Abernethy Road]] in 2005.<ref>[https://www.truckworld.com.au/dealer/wa/forrestfield/cjd-trucks-kenworth-daf-perth/ CJD Trucks Kenworth DAF Perth] Truckworld</ref>


===Infrastructure===
===Infrastructure===
In November 2016, construction commenced on the [[Airport railway line, Perth|Airport line]] that is scheduled to open in 2021.<ref>[https://www.forrestfieldairportlink.wa.gov.au/about Construction starts on Forrestfield-Airport link] ''Government of Western Australia'' 18 November 2016</ref> Included will be [[High Wycombe railway station, Perth|High Wycombe station]].<ref>[http://www.forrestfieldairportlink.wa.gov.au/construction-sites/forrestfield-station Forrestfield Station] Forrestfield-Airport Link</ref>
On November 3, 2016,<ref>[https://www.forrestfieldairportlink.wa.gov.au/about Construction starts on Forrestfield-Airport link] ''Government of Western Australia'' 18 November 2016</ref> construction commenced on the [[Airport railway line, Perth|Airport line]], which opened on October 9, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last1=David |first1=Ashleigh |title=Forrestfield–Airport Link project launched after a two-year delay |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-09/forrestfield-airport-link-project-launched-after-delays/101511000 |website=ABC News |access-date=5 July 2023 |date=9 October 2022 |archive-date=13 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221213023107/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-09/forrestfield-airport-link-project-launched-after-delays/101511000 |url-status=live }}</ref> The line has three stations: [[Redcliffe railway station|Redcliffe]], [[Airport Central railway station|Airport Central]], and [[High Wycombe railway station, Perth|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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/state-planning-framework.aspx#State-Planning-Strategy|title=Structural and Local Development Plans: Local Development Plans|date=27 November 2016|website=Shire of Kalamunda|publisher=Western Australian Land Information Authority}}</ref> 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.
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.planning.wa.gov.au/state-planning-framework.aspx#State-Planning-Strategy|title=Structural and Local Development Plans: Local Development Plans|date=27 November 2016|website=Shire of Kalamunda|publisher=Western Australian Land Information Authority}}</ref> 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]]<ref>[https://www.grace.com.au/perth-removalists/ Perth] Grace Removals</ref> Improvid<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.improvid.com.au/perth-fencing/|title=Perth Construction and Fencing|date=27 June 2017|website=Perth Construction News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627010101/https://www.improvid.com.au/perth%2Dfencing/|archive-date=27 June 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref> and the Super Retail Group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.superretailgroup.com.au/about-us/brands/|title=Super Retail Group|date=27 June 2017|website=Super Retail Group|access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref>
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]],<ref>[https://www.grace.com.au/perth-removalists/ Perth] Grace Removals</ref> Improvid<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.improvid.com.au/perth-fencing/|title=Perth Construction and Fencing|date=27 June 2017|website=Perth Construction News|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170627010101/https://www.improvid.com.au/perth%2Dfencing/|archive-date=27 June 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref> and the Super Retail Group.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.superretailgroup.com.au/about-us/brands/|title=Super Retail Group|date=27 June 2017|website=Super Retail Group|access-date=27 June 2017}}</ref>


==History==
==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.
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 of Western Australia|Premier]], or his brother [[Alexander Forrest|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. In 1921 a Forrestfield Progress Association was formed, and the name was shown on plans in 1944.<ref>{{LandInfo WA|m|F|15 October 2019}}</ref>
There is authority to suggest it is named after [[John Forrest]], Western Australia's first [[Premier of Western Australia|Premier]], or his brother [[Alexander Forrest|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.{{explain |reason=Then shouldn't it be spelt 'Forestfield'? Why are there two r's? |date=July 2024}} In 1921 a Forrestfield Progress Association was formed, and the name was shown on plans in 1944.<ref>{{LandInfo WA|m|F|15 October 2019}}</ref>


==Shopping==
==Shopping==
Located on the corner of Hale Road and Strelitzia Avenue, the Forrestfield Forum & Marketplace comprises 52 shops including [[Coles Group|Coles]] and [[Woolworths Limited|Woolworths]] supermarkets. It is owned by the Hawaiian Group.<ref>[https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Hawaiian-buys-Forrestfield-shops-in-40m-deal Hawaiian buys Forestfield shops in $40m deal] ''Business News'' 25 February 2015</ref><ref>[http://www.hawaiiansforrestfield.com.au/ Home] Hawaiian Forrestfield</ref>
Located on the corner of Hale Road and Strelitzia Avenue, the Forrestfield Forum and Marketplace comprises 52 shops including [[Coles Group|Coles]] and [[Woolworths Limited|Woolworths]] supermarkets. It is owned by the Hawaiian Group.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Hawaiian-buys-Forrestfield-shops-in-40m-deal |title=Hawaiian buys Forestfield shops in $40m deal |publisher=[[Business News (Australia)|Business News]] |date=25 February 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://www.hawaiiansforrestfield.com.au/ Home] Hawaiian Forrestfield</ref>


Cumberland Road has a [[Foodworks]] supermarket, a newsagency, a hairdresser, some dining and fast-food venues.<ref>[http://www.foodworks.com.au/Forrestfield Forrestfield] Foodworks</ref> There are a range of other retail establishments scattered throughout Forrestfield, including taverns, liquour shops, a nursery, and various delis.
Cumberland Road has a [[Foodworks]] supermarket, a newsagency, a hairdresser, some dining and fast-food venues.<ref>[http://www.foodworks.com.au/Forrestfield Forrestfield] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120182234/https://www.foodworks.com.au/Forrestfield |date=20 January 2018 }} Foodworks</ref> There are a range of other retail establishments scattered throughout Forrestfield, including taverns, liqueur shops, a nursery, and various [[Delicatessen|delis]].


==Educational Facilities==
==Educational facilities==
Forrestfield contains the following educational institutions:
Forrestfield contains the following educational institutions:


*Darling Range Sports College, formerly Forrestfield Senior High School<ref>[http://darlingrangesc.wa.edu.au/ Home] Darling Range Sports College</ref>
*[[Darling Range Sports College]], formerly Forrestfield Senior High School<ref>[http://darlingrangesc.wa.edu.au/ Home] Darling Range Sports College</ref>
*Dawson Park Primary<ref>[http://www.dawsonparkps.wa.edu.au/ Home] Dawson Park Primary School</ref>
*Dawson Park Primary<ref>[http://www.dawsonparkps.wa.edu.au/ Home] Dawson Park Primary School</ref>
*Forrestfield Primary<ref>[http://www.ffps.wa.edu.au/ Home] Forrestfield Primary School</ref>
*Forrestfield Primary<ref>[http://www.ffps.wa.edu.au/ Home] Forrestfield Primary School</ref>
*HillSide Christian College, formerly Forrestfield Christian School<ref>[http://www.hillside.wa.edu.au/ Home] Hillside Christian School</ref>
*HillSide Christian College, formerly Forrestfield Christian School<ref>[http://www.hillside.wa.edu.au/ Home] Hillside Christian School</ref>
*Woodlupine Primary<ref>[http://www.woodlupineps.wa.edu.au/ Home] Woodlupine Primary School</ref>
*Woodlupine Primary<ref>[http://www.woodlupineps.wa.edu.au/ Home] Woodlupine Primary School</ref>
*Tabor College<ref>[https://tabor.edu.au/ ] Tabor College</ref>
*Tabor College<ref>[https://tabor.edu.au/] Tabor College</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
In the {{CensusAU|2016}}, Forrestfield recorded a population of 12,690 people: 49.6% male and 50.4% female. The median/average age of the Forrestfield population is 37 years.<ref>[http://www.censusdata.abs.gov.au/census_services/getproduct/census/2016/quickstat/SSC50516?opendocument Forrestfield] Australian Bureau of Statistics</ref>
In the {{CensusAU|2021}}, 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.<ref>[https://abs.gov.au/census/find-census-data/quickstats/2021/SAL50518] Australian Bureau of Statistics</ref>


==Politics==
==Politics==
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==Amenities==
==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.
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==
==Public transport==
[[Transperth]] [[List of Perth bus routes#Eastern Area|bus routes]] are:
*{{Color box|#A90056|border=darkgray}} 286: peak hours to and from [[Elizabeth Quay bus station]]<ref>[http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/timetables/details?Bus=286 Bus Route 286 Timetable] Transperth</ref>
*{{Color box|#A90056|border=darkgray}} 287: peak hours to and from Elizabeth Quay bus station<ref>[http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/timetables/details?Bus=287 Bus Route 287 Timetable] Transperth</ref>
*{{Color box|#A90056|border=darkgray}} 288: off peak to and from Elizabeth Quay bus station<ref>[http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/timetables/details?Bus=288 Bus Route 288 Timetable] Transperth</ref>
*{{Color box|#A90056|border=darkgray}} 294: to [[Cannington railway station|Cannington station]] & [[Midland railway station, Perth|Midland station]]<ref>[http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/timetables/details?Bus=294 Bus Route 294 Timetable] Transperth</ref>
*{{Color box|#A90056|border=darkgray}} 281: off peak hours to and from [Darling Range Sports College] & [Lesmurdie Senior College]<ref>[http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/timetables/details?Bus=281 Bus Route 281 Timetable] Transperth</ref>


==School Special Bus Services==
===Bus===
*{{legend2|#00C8B5}} 270 [[High Wycombe railway station, Perth|High Wycombe Station]] to [[Elizabeth Quay bus station|Elizabeth Quay Bus Station]] – serves Hawtin Road and Hale Road<ref>{{Cite Transperth bus|270}}</ref>
*{{Color box|#A90056|border=darkgray}} 729: off peak hours to and from Lesmurdie Senior College] & [Maida Vale]<ref>[http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/timetables/details?Bus=729 Bus Route 729 Timetable] Transperth</ref>
*{{legend2|#00C8B5}} 271 [[High Wycombe railway station, Perth|High Wycombe Station]] to Forrestfield – serves Berkshire Road, Bougainvillea Avenue, Dawson Avenue, Hicks Street, Cypress Road, Hale Road, Anderson Road, Lewis Road, Jubilee Road, Cumberland Road and Edinburgh Road<ref>{{Cite Transperth bus|271}}</ref>
*{{Color box|#A90056|border=darkgray}} 741: off peak hours to and from Lesmurdie Senior College] & [High Wycombe]<ref>[http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/timetables/details?Bus=741 Bus Route 741 Timetable] Transperth</ref>
*{{legend2|#00C8B5}} 280 [[High Wycombe railway station, Perth|High Wycombe Station]] to [[Westfield Carousel]] – serves Berkshire Road and Hale Road<ref>{{Cite Transperth bus|280}}</ref>
*{{legend2|#00C8B5}} 281 [[Darling Range Sports College]] to [[Lesmurdie Senior High School]] – serves Berkshire Road and Hale Road<ref>{{Cite Transperth bus|281}}</ref>
*{{legend2|#00C8B5}} 293 [[High Wycombe railway station, Perth|High Wycombe Station]] to [[Redcliffe railway station|Redcliffe Station]] – serves [[Abernethy Road]]<ref>{{Cite Transperth bus|293}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
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Revision as of 09:09, 11 July 2024

Forrestfield
Perth, Western Australia
Roundabout at entrance to Hartfield Park
Map
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

Rail

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

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

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

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

Forrestfield contains the following educational institutions:

Demographics

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

Further information: City of Kalamunda and Local government in Australia

Amenities

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

Bus

References

  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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