Yep! I concur. I'm slightly biased because I live there.
But here are my reasons
- Kewdale / Welshpool is touted as 2nd biggest employment hub in Perth behind the CBD, and Forrestfield is close by for those employees to live
- A lot of road widening going on in the area around Tonkin Highway, Roe Highway, Berkshire Rd, etc. This is because of the area's predicted popuation growth
- Proposed zoning is no longer proposed, it's been accepted
- All the area around the airport is being redeveloped into Commercial precinct and Forrestfield is close by for employees
- Train station coming soon
- Its not as far as away as some people will have you believe. It's fairly quick & simple to get to other hubs such as Cannington, Belmont, Midland, Vic Park, CBD, up Roe Hwy or Orrong Rd.
- The 2 shopping centres with Coles and Woolworths will look to amalgamate in the future
I bought my first home in Forrestfield under 400k few months back and it's exactly what OP is looking for.. (No, it's not for sale.. LOL) 3x1 and over 700 sqm block.. Had to spend quite a lot for renovation though.. But after hearing negative stories about rezoning delays, abolition of railway link and kalaunda Belmont joining plans, now I have some doubts whether I've made the right decision..
Sorry to hijack but I think this issue is important to OP as well since he's willing to invest in Forrestfield..
You're saying rezoning has been accepted; does this mean it's a sure thing regardless of belmont city interference etc and if it is then how long would it take? Cheers