Western Australia location profile
Forest Grove WA 6286
Forest Grove is a rural locality in the Shire of Augusta–Margaret River known for tall forests, vineyards and small-acreage living. It appeals to those seeking a quiet, nature-focused lifestyle with easy access to Margaret River’s food and wine scene and the beaches and caves along Caves Road.
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Why families consider Forest Grove
Predominantly families, tree-changers and agricultural/viticulture workers living on farms and bush blocks. Lifestyle centres on outdoor recreation, wineries and a tight-knit rural community, with services drawn mainly from nearby Witchcliffe, Margaret River and Augusta.
Amenities & services
- Margaret River town centre shopping (Coles, Woolworths, specialty retail)
- Witchcliffe village services (general store, cafes)
- Margaret River Hospital and local GP/dental clinics
- Wineries, cellar doors and breweries along Caves Road
- Restaurants and cafes in Margaret River and Augusta
- Margaret River Library, Fearn Ave, Margaret River
- Augusta Library, Allnutt Terrace, Augusta
Transport & connectivity
- No local train station (nearest rail: Australind service at Bunbury)
- Transwa coach services Perth–Margaret River–Augusta (stops at Margaret River/Witchcliffe)
- School bus services within the Shire
- Major roads: Bussell Highway (State Route 10), Caves Road, Forest Grove Road, Redgate Road
Lifestyle & recreation
- Cape to Cape Track walking and trail running
- Surfing and beach activities at Redgate, Conto and Hamelin Bay (nearby)
- Cave attractions (Lake Cave, Mammoth Cave) along Caves Road
- Wineries, breweries and farm-gate experiences
- Margaret River Recreation Centre and Gloucester Park (sports courts, ovals)
- Margaret River HEART arts and events venue
- Leeuwin–Naturaliste National Park (Boranup Forest)
- Wadandi Track (rails-to-trails corridor)
- Redgate Beach Reserve
- Conto Campground and coastal heath
- Scott National Park (regional)
Education context
No centres in Forest Grove; limited places available in Margaret River (waitlists common during peak seasons).
- Edith Cowan University (South West Campus), Bunbury
- UWA Rural Clinical School, Busselton (clinical training site)