Forest Hill vs Gumly Gumly
The verdict
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $585K versus $1.40M in Gumly Gumly. Forest Hill rates higher for liveability (31 vs 16). Forest Hill is closer to the coast (253.9 km vs 257.1 km).
Scores
Forest HillGumly Gumly
| Forest Hill | Gumly Gumly | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 18 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 42 |
| Liveability | 31 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Hill | Gumly Gumly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,081 | 450 |
| Median age | 25 | 34 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,788 | $1,983 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.2% | 25.9% |
| Born in Australia | 80.3% | 88.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3 |
Growth: Forest Hill Moderate Growth · Gumly Gumly Stable
Property
| Forest Hill | Gumly Gumly | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $585K | $1.40M |
| Median unit price | $391K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 1.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $430 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Forest Hill | Gumly Gumly | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 44 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 422 | 667 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 227 | 889 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 552 | 444 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,869 | 14,222 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Hill | Gumly Gumly | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Hill · Gumly Gumly
Transport
| Forest Hill | Gumly Gumly | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 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) | 9.1 km | 5.9 km |
Liveability
| Forest Hill | Gumly Gumly | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 5 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 22 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 253.9 km | 257.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 371.0 km | 373.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.1 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Hill | Gumly Gumly | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,081 | 450 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,239 | 453 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,482 | 470 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.26% | 0.17% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Forest Hill or Gumly Gumly?
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $585K versus $1.40M.
Which has better public transport, Forest Hill or Gumly Gumly?
Forest Hill and Gumly Gumly have similar transport scores.
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