Forrestdale, Western Australia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids ForrestdalePerth, Western Australia |
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Forrestdale Hall
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| Population | 1,062 (2011 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 21.45/km2 (55.6/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 6112 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 49.5 km2 (19.1 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | City of Armadale | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Darling Range | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Burt | ||||||||||||||
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Forrestdale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Armadale. It is named after John Forrest, the first premier of Western 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.
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