Forest Grove, Western Australia
Forest Grove is a small rural locality in the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, in the South West region of Western Australia.[1][2][3] It is located about 20 kilometers south of Margaret River and close to the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park.
| Forest Grove Western Australia | |
|---|---|
  Forest Grove | |
| Coordinates | 34°4′21″S 115°6′24″E / 34.07250°S 115.10667°E |
| Population | 253 (as of 2021) |
Geography
Forest Grove is surrounded by forests, farmland, and conservation areas. It lies inland from the coast and is part of a region known for its natural beauty, wineries, and forests. The Boranup Forest, famous for its tall karri trees, is located nearby.
Forest Grove lies on the traditional land of the Wardandi people, who are part of the Noongar nation. They are the traditional custodians of the area and have lived in the region for tens of thousands of years.
Economy
Forest Grove is mostly made up of farmland, private properties, and conservation reserves. It has a small population and is a quiet, rural area. The land is used for agriculture, forestry, and eco-tourism. There are also local walking and biking tracks used by nature enthusiasts.
Tourism
Places to go include:
- Margaret River wine region – known for its vineyards and gourmet food.
- Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park – popular for hiking and coastal views.
- Boranup Karri Forest – one of the most scenic forests in the region.
- ↑ Forest Grove, 2025, retrieved 3 October 2025
- ↑ "SLIP Map". maps.slip.wa.gov.au. Landgate. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ "NationalMap". nationalmap.gov.au. Geoscience Australia. Retrieved 12 August 2023.