Glen Forrest WA, 6071
Glen Forrest Real Estate: Suburb Profile
Are you considering Glen Forrest, WA 6071 as your next move? It's a good first step to discover if the area is a good fit for you based on factors such as proximity to schools etc. The Homes.com.au suburb profile utilises market-leading data to provide you with the Glen Forrest median property prices, market trends & demographics to allow you to make informed decisions about your next property move.
Whether you are upsizing or downsizing to Glen Forrest, continue reading for a brief history lesson to discover more about the amazing lifestyle and what makes this suburb a worthy option.
Lifestyle A day in Glen Forrest might look like a bike ride through the hills, a walk along the stream at Strettle Road Reserve, or a leisurely stroll through the community gardens.
History Glen Forrest is a suburb within the Shire of Mundaring, south of John Forrest National Park, west of Mahogany Creek, east of Darlington, and north of the Helena River. Its northern boundary is determined by the Great Eastern Highway.The area was originally named Smith's Mill, after A. C. Smith & Son's jarrah saw mill, established in October 1877. In 1915 local residents petitioned to change the area's name to Glen Forrest, to honour Sir John Forrest, first Premier of Western Australia.The suburb is bisected by a disused railway track - the original route of the Eastern Railway - which is now known as the Railway Reserve Heritage Trail, and Nyaania Creek. The original inhabitants of the area were the Bibbulmun Aboriginal people. The first European to explore the Glen Forrest area was Thomas Braidwood Wilson in 1829.
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