Population 1,063 (2011 census) LGA(s) City of Armadale Forrestdale Haynes Postal code 6112 | Postcode(s) 6112 State electorate(s) Darling Range Area 49.5 km² Federal division Division of Burt | |
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Location 31 km (19 mi) SSE of Perth
8 km (5 mi) W of Armadale | ||
Forrestdale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Armadale.
Contents
Map of Forrestdale WA 6112, Australia
Geography
Forrestdale is home to Forrestdale Lake, a nature reserve important for waterbirds, many of which breed there. It usually fills in winter and dries out in summer. The nature reserve contains the only known remaining habitat of Neopasiphae simplicior, a critically endangered native bee. Tiger Snakes are commonly seen at this nature reserve along with Dugites.
Amenities and facilities
Forrestdale has a golf course.
References
Forrestdale, Western Australia Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA