Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Forrestfield - Wattle Grove

27 km²

Forrestfield - Wattle Grove is characterised by more residents than most areas, a slightly younger population and somewhat fewer renters than the norm.

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📍 Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population19,729▲ +23.8%since 2011 Median age36 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.8%People aged 65 and over13.9%Children under 1521.7%People in a de facto relationship12.3%▲ +3.2%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 30%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (22%).

Young adults (25–44)30.1%

Older adults (45–64)23.0%

Children (0–14)21.7%

Seniors (65+)13.9%

Youth (15–24)11.3%

Marital status

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Married at 48%, followed by Never married (35%) and Divorced (9%).

Married48%
Never married35%
Divorced9%
Widowed4%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Australia at 77%, followed by England (7%) and India (6%).

Australia62.9%

England5.5%

India4.5%

New Zealand3.6%

Philippines2.3%

China1.3%

South Africa1.1%

Italy0.4%

Vietnam0.2%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is English at 34%, followed by Australian (29%) and Scottish (7%).

English35.5%

Australian30.4%

Scottish7.6%

Irish7.5%

Indian5.3%

Chinese4.7%

Italian4.3%

German2.9%

Filipino2.9%

Dutch2.1%

Language

People using another language at home22.6%

Language used at home

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is English only at 90%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Tagalog (2%).

English only72.2%

Mandarin2.5%

Tagalog1.2%

Punjabi1.2%

Hindi1.1%

Cantonese0.7%

Italian0.5%

Arabic0.5%

Vietnamese0.2%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion41.7%

Religious affiliation

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is No religion at 45%, followed by Christianity (42%) and Islam (6%).

No religion45%
Christianity42%
Islam6%
Hinduism4%
Buddhism2%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1253.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher17.9%

Highest year of school

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Year 12 at 58%, followed by Year 10 (23%) and Year 11 (11%).

Year 1253.9%

Year 1021.8%

Year 1110.4%

Year 9 or below7.7%

Highest qualification level

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 43%, followed by Bachelor degree (25%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (18%).

Certificate III / IV35.7%

Bachelor degree21.1%

Advanced diploma / diploma15.3%

Postgraduate degree6.3%

Certificate I / II3.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.3%

Field of qualification

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Management & commerce (20%) and Society & culture (11%).

Engineering & related21.0%

Management & commerce17.5%

Society & culture9.8%

Health9.4%

Education6.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.2%

Architecture & building4.7%

Information technology3.2%

Natural & physical sciences2.8%

Creative arts2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$855▲ +24.5%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,839▲ +26.9%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,141▲ +28.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week11.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.9%

Household income distribution

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 37%, followed by $650–$1,499 (26%) and Under $650 (15%).

$1,500–$2,99933.2%

$650–$1,49923.7%

Under $65013.2%

$3,000–$3,99911.3%

$4,000 or more8.6%

Personal income distribution

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (34%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65038.4%

$650–$1,49932.2%

$1,500–$2,99919.3%

$3,000 or more3.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition26.3%People with a mental health condition8.4%People needing help with daily activities4.3%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is None at 72%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (6%).

None66.2%

One condition18.4%

Two conditions5.4%

Three or more2.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Mental health at 19%, followed by Asthma (17%) and Arthritis (16%).

Mental health8.4%

Asthma7.6%

Arthritis7.2%

Other condition7.2%

Diabetes5.1%

Heart disease3.4%

Cancer2.3%

Lung condition1.5%

Stroke0.8%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers13.1%People providing unpaid care10.3%People caring for children unpaid32.2%People who served in the Defence Force2.5%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families14.5%People living alone22.3%▲ +7.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (23%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children23%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 4 people (18%).

2 people31.8%

1 person22.3%

4 people17.9%

3 people16.8%

5 people7.8%

6 or more3.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$360▲ +10.8%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,800▼ -10.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting20.1%Homes owned outright25.8%Separate (detached) houses91.7%Homes with three or more bedrooms91.6%▲ +0.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 51%, followed by Owned outright (26%) and Rented (20%).

Owned with a mortgage51%
Owned outright26%
Rented20%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Separate house at 92%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (7%) and Other dwelling (2%).

Separate house92%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling2%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 48%, followed by 3 bedrooms (38%) and 5 or more (6%).

4 bedrooms47.4%

3 bedrooms37.9%

5 or more6.2%

2 bedrooms5.4%

1 bedroom1.6%

Studio / none0.2%

Weekly rent distribution

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is $350–$549 at 56%, followed by $200–$349 (32%) and Under $200 (9%).

$350–$54952.7%

$200–$34929.9%

Under $2008.8%

$550–$7493.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 40%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (39%) and Under $1,000 (11%).

$1,800–$2,99938.0%

$1,000–$1,79936.2%

Under $1,00010.6%

$3,000 or more9.1%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle3.3%▼ -28.1%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 42%, followed by 1 vehicle (30%) and 3 vehicles (15%).

2 vehicles42.5%

1 vehicle30.2%

3 vehicles15.0%

4 or more9.2%

No vehicle3.3%

How people get to work

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Worked at home (7%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)69.8%

Worked at home5.5%

Car (passenger)3.9%

Bus2.3%

Walked0.9%

Train0.4%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years33.3%Recent arrivals from overseas7.0%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.3%Labour-force participation66.5%Employed full-time63.1%

Industries people work in

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 13%, followed by Construction (10%) and Retail trade (10%).

Health care & social assistance12.5%

Construction9.3%

Retail trade9.1%

Transport & warehousing8.9%

Mining7.4%

Education & training6.7%

Manufacturing6.4%

Accommodation & food5.4%

Professional & technical5.3%

Public administration & safety5.3%

Occupations people work in

In Forrestfield - Wattle Grove, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 19%, followed by Professionals (16%) and Clerical & administrative (15%).

Technicians & trades18.8%

Professionals16.2%

Clerical & administrative14.2%

Machinery operators & drivers11.2%

Community & personal service11.1%

Managers9.6%

Labourers9.1%

Sales workers7.8%

Areas within Forrestfield - Wattle Grove

Nearby areas

High Wycombe Kewdale Commercial Kalamunda - Maida Vale - Gooseberry Hill Beckenham - Kenwick - Langford Welshpool Perth Airport Cannington - Queens Park Cloverdale

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