Forrestdale, Western Australia

Forrestdale
Perth, Western Australia
Forrestdale
Population: 1,297 (2006 census)
Postcode: 6112
Area: 49.5 km² (19.1 sq mi)
Location:
LGA: City of Armadale
State District: Darling Range
Federal Division: Canning
Suburbs around Forrestdale:
Banjup Canning Vale Southern River
Banjup Forrestdale Brookdale
Wandi Oakford Oakford

Forrestdale is a suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Armadale.

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Geography

Natural history

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.[1]

Amenities and facilities

Forrestdale has a golf course.

References

  1. ^ Burbidge, Andrew A (2004). "9. Invertebrates". Threatened animals of Western Australia. Department of Conservation and Land Management. p. 156. ISBN 0-7307-5549-5. "Distribution and habitat: The species [Neopasiphae Simplicior ] is found only near Perth. It has been collected at Cannington and near Forrestdale Lake around the Forrestdale golf course."