Forest Hill vs Mitcham
The verdict
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.21M in Mitcham. Mitcham rates higher for transport (98 vs 88). Forest Hill is closer to the coast (17.4 km vs 20.6 km).
Scores
| Forest Hill | Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 92 |
| Transport | 88 | 98 |
| Education | 87 | 88 |
| Liveability | 89 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Hill | Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,780 | 16,795 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,658 | $2,030 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.4% | 60.8% |
| Born in Australia | 54.4% | 64.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Forest Hill Moderate Growth · Mitcham Moderate Growth
Property
| Forest Hill | Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | $808K | $795K |
| House price YoY | -19.4% | -12.8% |
| 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
| Forest Hill | Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 69 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 288 | 339 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 686 | 572 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 260 | 179 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,623 | 4,811 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Hill | Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,109 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Hill · Mitcham
Transport
| Forest Hill | Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 92 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 49 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 600 m |
Liveability
| Forest Hill | Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 4 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 19 |
| Parks | 19 | 34 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 17 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 20.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.5 km | 20.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Hill | Mitcham | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,780 | 16,795 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,167 | 17,356 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,954 | 21,740 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.89% | 0.82% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forest Hill or Mitcham?
Mitcham has the higher residential safety score (Forest Hill 66/100 vs Mitcham 69/100).
Which is more affordable, Forest Hill or Mitcham?
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.21M.
Which has better schools, Forest Hill or Mitcham?
Mitcham has a higher average school ICSEA (Forest Hill 1074 vs Mitcham 1109; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forest Hill or Mitcham?
Mitcham has the higher transport score (Forest Hill 88/100 vs Mitcham 98/100).
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