East Wagga Wagga vs Forest Hill
The verdict
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $582K versus $725K in East Wagga Wagga. East Wagga Wagga rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Forest Hill rates higher for education (40 vs 35). Forest Hill is closer to the coast (253.9 km vs 259.7 km).
Scores
| East Wagga Wagga | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 23 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 35 | 40 |
| Liveability | 53 | 31 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Wagga Wagga | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 213 | 3,081 |
| Median age | 40 | 25 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,452 | $1,788 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.5% | 19.2% |
| Born in Australia | 82.2% | 80.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.8 |
Growth: East Wagga Wagga Stable · Forest Hill Moderate Growth
Property
| East Wagga Wagga | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $725K | $582K |
| Median unit price | $386K | $391K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 9.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 5.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 27 |
Median price history
Safety
| East Wagga Wagga | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 44 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 939 | 422 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 469 | 227 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 3,286 | 552 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 84,977 | 5,648 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Wagga Wagga | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,037 | 933 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Wagga Wagga · Forest Hill
Transport
| East Wagga Wagga | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 9.1 km |
Liveability
| East Wagga Wagga | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.5°C | 31.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 13.0°C | 13.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 570 | 570 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 259.7 km | 253.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 375.5 km | 371.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 10.1 km |
Population & growth
| East Wagga Wagga | Forest Hill | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 213 | 3,081 |
| Estimated 2025 | 214 | 3,239 |
| Projected 2041 | 222 | 3,482 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.12% | 1.26% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, East Wagga Wagga or Forest Hill?
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $582K versus $725K.
Which has better schools, East Wagga Wagga or Forest Hill?
East Wagga Wagga has a higher average school ICSEA (East Wagga Wagga 1037 vs Forest Hill 933; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Wagga Wagga or Forest Hill?
East Wagga Wagga has the higher transport score (East Wagga Wagga 35/100 vs Forest Hill 0/100).
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