Blackburn South vs Forest Hill
The verdict
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.34M in Blackburn South. Forest Hill rates higher for transport (88 vs 79). Blackburn South is closer to the coast (15.4 km vs 17.4 km).
Scores
| Blackburn South | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 88 |
| Transport | 79 | 88 |
| Education | 89 | 87 |
| Liveability | 89 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Blackburn South | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,939 | 10,780 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,861 | $1,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 58.2% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 60.1% | 54.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Blackburn South Moderate Growth · Forest Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Blackburn South | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.34M | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $818K | $808K |
| House price YoY | -0.2% | -19.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Blackburn South | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 65 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 503 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 448 | 686 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 119 | 260 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,205 | 6,623 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Blackburn South | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,093 | 1,074 |
See the full school list on each profile: Blackburn South · Forest Hill
Transport
| Blackburn South | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Blackburn South | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 12 |
| Parks | 15 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 11 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.4 km | 17.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 18.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Blackburn South | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,939 | 10,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,992 | 11,167 |
| Projected 2041 | 14,160 | 13,954 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 0.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Blackburn South or Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has the higher residential safety score (Blackburn South 65/100 vs Forest Hill 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Blackburn South or Forest Hill?
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.34M.
Which has better schools, Blackburn South or Forest Hill?
Blackburn South has a higher average school ICSEA (Blackburn South 1093 vs Forest Hill 1074; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Blackburn South or Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has the higher transport score (Blackburn South 79/100 vs Forest Hill 88/100).
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