A woman’s body found in bushland in Perth’s south-east may have been dumped in the forest up to six months ago.

Police have scoured the area in Bedfordale today looking for clues after the body was found by a member of the public at around 100 metres from the road around 6.30am yesterday.

It's not yet clear how long the woman was in the bush for.

The woman's body was partially buried. (9news)

Detectives said she was in her late 30s and her body was partially buried.

“The homicide squad is investigating what is believed to be a homicide, we understand the victim is a woman in her late 30s,” Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said.

“It is a tragic situation, Homicide Squad have full carriage of this investigation.”

The body was found by a member of the public. (9News)

The woman had not been reported as a missing person and police were able to formally identify her last night.

However, officers aren’t clear about a motive.

A crime scene has been established. (9News)