Forest Hill vs Nunawading
The verdict
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.22M in Nunawading. Nunawading rates higher for transport (98 vs 88). Forest Hill is closer to the coast (17.4 km vs 18.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Nunawading rates higher (78 vs 66/100 in Forest Hill).
Scores
| Forest Hill | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 |
| Transport | 88 | 98 |
| Education | 87 | 87 |
| Liveability | 89 | 92 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Hill | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,780 | 12,413 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,658 | $1,938 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.4% | 57.4% |
| Born in Australia | 54.4% | 57.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Forest Hill Moderate Growth · Nunawading Moderate Growth
Property
| Forest Hill | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $1.22M |
| Median unit price | $808K | $743K |
| House price YoY | -19.4% | 9.7% |
| 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 | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 288 | 242 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 686 | 532 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 260 | 193 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,623 | 5,349 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Hill | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,091 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Hill · Nunawading
Transport
| Forest Hill | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 98 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 70 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 46 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 390 m |
Liveability
| Forest Hill | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 12 | 16 |
| Parks | 19 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 14 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 18.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.5 km | 18.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 5.2 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Hill | Nunawading | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,780 | 12,413 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,167 | 13,136 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,954 | 16,068 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.89% | 1.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forest Hill or Nunawading?
Nunawading has the higher residential safety score (Forest Hill 66/100 vs Nunawading 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Forest Hill or Nunawading?
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.22M.
Which has better schools, Forest Hill or Nunawading?
Nunawading has a higher average school ICSEA (Forest Hill 1074 vs Nunawading 1091; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forest Hill or Nunawading?
Nunawading has the higher transport score (Forest Hill 88/100 vs Nunawading 98/100).
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