Burwood East vs Forest Hill
The verdict
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.25M in Burwood East. Burwood East is closer to the coast (15.2 km vs 17.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, Forest Hill rates higher (66 vs 57/100 in Burwood East).
Scores
| Burwood East | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 88 |
| Transport | 91 | 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
| Burwood East | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,675 | 10,780 |
| Median age | 41 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,610 | $1,658 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 45.3% | 54.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Burwood East Moderate Growth · Forest Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| Burwood East | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.25M | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $640K | $808K |
| House price YoY | -7.8% | -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
| Burwood East | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 478 | 288 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 674 | 686 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 206 | 260 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,119 | 6,623 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burwood East | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 7 | 1 |
| Government | 6 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,083 | 1,074 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burwood East · Forest Hill
Transport
| Burwood East | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 51 |
| Light rail stops | 13 | 1 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 63 | 67 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 130 m | 1.7 km |
Liveability
| Burwood East | 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 | 5 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 16 | 12 |
| Parks | 35 | 19 |
| Playgrounds | 23 | 10 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 15.2 km | 17.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.0 km | 18.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 5.1 km |
Population & growth
| Burwood East | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,675 | 10,780 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,346 | 11,167 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,818 | 13,954 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.70% | 0.89% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burwood East or Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has the higher residential safety score (Burwood East 57/100 vs Forest Hill 66/100).
Which is more affordable, Burwood East or Forest Hill?
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.25M.
Which has better schools, Burwood East or Forest Hill?
Burwood East has a higher average school ICSEA (Burwood East 1083 vs Forest Hill 1074; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burwood East or Forest Hill?
Burwood East has the higher transport score (Burwood East 91/100 vs Forest Hill 88/100).
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