area dates from the late 1800s. Population was minimal until the early 1900s, with growth during the interwar period. Significant development did not occur until the post-war years, with rapid growth from the 1950s into the 1970s. The population has been relatively stable since the early 1990s, a result of some new dwellings being added to the area, but a decline in the average number of persons living in each dwelling. There is authority to suggest it is named after John Forrest, Western Australia's first Premier, or his brother Alexander. However, local folklore suggests that the name comes from Charles Hale, who settled in the area in 1902 and planted crops amongst the native forest bushland, hence Forrestfield. In 1921 a Forrestfield Progress Association was formed, and the name was shown on plans in 1944. Shopping Located on the corner of Hale Road and Strelitzia Avenue, the Forrestfield Forum & Marketplace comprises 52 shops including Coles and Woolworths supermarkets. It is owned by the Hawaiian Group. Cumberland Road has a Foodworks supermarket, a newsagency, a hairdresser, some dining and fast-food venues. There are a range of other retail establishments scattered throughout Forrestfield, including taverns, liqueur shops, a nursery, and various delis. Educational facilities Forrestfield contains the following educational institutions: Darling Range Sports College, formerly Forrestfield Senior High School Dawson Park Primary Forrestfield Primary HillSide Christian College, formerly Forrestfield Christian School Woodlupine Primary Tabor College Demographics In the , Forrestfield recorded a population of 13,181 people: 50.0% male and 50.0% female. The median/average age of the Forrestfield population is 38 years. Politics Amenities Hartfield Park Recreation Centre: This complex includes an indoor stadium as well as playing fields for cricket, rugby, Australian rules football, hockey, soccer (football), an 18-hole golf course, an equestrian centre plus support facilities for each. There is also a nature conservation park and a lake. Public transport Transperth bus routes are: 270 to Elizabeth Quay bus station via Belmont Forum and Victoria Park transfer station or to High Wycombe Station via Maida Vale. 271 to High Wycombe Station via Dawson Avenue from Lincoln Road Reserve. 280 to Westfield Carousel via Cannington railway station or to High Wycombe Station via Berkshire Road. 281 to Lesmurdie Senior High School from Darling Range Sports College. References External links Suburbs of Perth, Western Australia Suburbs in the City of Kalamunda