Western Australia location profile
Glen Forrest WA 6071
Glen Forrest is a leafy Perth Hills suburb with large bush blocks, a village-style centre and strong community feel. It appeals to families and nature lovers seeking quiet, semi-rural living with good access to trails and nearby services. The area balances tranquillity with proximity to Midland and Mundaring amenities.
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Why families consider Glen Forrest
Semi-rural, family-oriented and professional households on larger lots, with an outdoors-focused lifestyle, local arts, and a tight-knit community. Residents value bushland setting, trails and low-density living while relying on nearby hubs for broader services.
Amenities & services
- Glen Forrest IGA and local village shops
- Mundaring Village Shopping Centre (nearby)
- Midland Gate Shopping Centre (major retail nearby)
- Glen Forrest Medical Centre and local allied health
- Mundaring Medical Centre (nearby)
- St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals
- Local cafes, bakery and takeaways
- Parkerville Tavern and Mundaring eateries (nearby)
- Mundaring Library (Mundaring)
- Boya Library (Boya)
Transport & connectivity
- Midland Station (nearest major train hub)
- Transperth bus routes 320/321/322 linking to Midland
- Great Eastern Highway
- Nearby access to Roe Highway via Midland
- Mundaring Weir Road (nearby hills arterial)
Lifestyle & recreation
- Railway Reserves Heritage Trail (walking/cycling/equestrian)
- John Forrest National Park trails (nearby)
- Glen Forrest Sports Oval and tennis courts
- Local BMX and mountain bike tracks
- Mundaring Arts Centre and community events (nearby)
- Midland cinemas and entertainment (nearby)
- Railway Reserves Heritage Trail
- John Forrest National Park (nearby)
- Morgan John Morgan Reserve
- Burkinshaw Park
- Glen Forrest Oval and Reserve
Education context
A mix of family day care and long day care options in Glen Forrest, Darlington and Mundaring; preschool/kindy via local primary; infant places can have waitlists.
- Curtin University (Bentley) – typically 30–45 min by car; bus to Midland then train/bus
- The University of Western Australia (Crawley) – around 40–50 min by car/public transport via Midland and Perth
- Edith Cowan University (Mount Lawley) – about 35–45 min; Joondalup campus further north
- Murdoch University (Murdoch) – about 45–55 min by car; longer via train/bus