Forrestfield Electorate Profile (2021)

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Area (sq km): 58
Number of Electors: 28,005
Source: Western Australian Electoral Commission.

Origin of the Name:
Local folklore suggests that the name comes from Charles Hale who settled here in 1902 and planted a crop amongst the trees. A neighbour referred to him wanting a forest and a field at the same time and the name was later applied to the area. It is believed however, to honour John or Alexander Forrest, although their connection with the area has not been established. A Forrest Field Progress Association was formed as early as 1927 and the name is shown on plans as Forrestfield for 1944.
Source: Western Australia. Department of Land Administration. Names and Places.

Suburbs and Towns within the Electorate:
Gooseberry Hill *; High Wycombe; Kenwick *; Kewdale *; Maddington *; Maida Vale *; Orange Grove *; Wattle Grove
* = Suburb/Town split between more than one Electorate.
Source: Western Australian Electoral Commission.

Schools
Government: Darling Range Sports College; Dawson Park Primary School; East Kenwick Primary School; Edney Primary School; Forrestfield Primary School; High Wycombe Primary School; Kenwick School; Maida Vale Primary School; Wattle Grove Primary School; Woodlupine Primary School.

Other: Communicare Academy; Heritage College Perth; Hillside Christian College; Matthew Gibney Catholic Primary School; Rehoboth Christian College; St Francis' School.

Local Newspapers:

• Hills Gazette
• Echo
• Kalamunda Reporter
• Comment News
• Gosnells Examiner
• Southern Gazette

Information about the 2021 State General Election
Information about Previous Elections

Stephen Price (ALP)

Growing up as a son of small business owners in regional WA has given Stephen Price invaluable insight and appreciation into the challenges of operating a small business.

After completing his schooling in Harvey and Bunbury, Stephen started his working career as a fly-in, fly-out gold miner before working at an alumina refinery, where he played a key role in improving health and safety programs on work sites.

During his career as an elected official of the Australian Workers’ Union, he was involved in workplace negotiations to improve wages and conditions for West Australian workers; Stephen has also served as a volunteer with the West Dardanup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade, Captain and Deputy Chief Bushfire Control Officer for the Shire of Dardanup and a trainer for Bushfire Brigade volunteers.

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