Forest Hill vs Vermont South
The verdict
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.42M in Vermont South. Forest Hill has a shorter estimated CBD commute (67 vs 73 min). On the separate residential safety score, Vermont South rates higher (80 vs 66/100 in Forest Hill).
Scores
| Forest Hill | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 86 |
| Transport | 88 | 87 |
| Education | 87 | 85 |
| Liveability | 89 | 86 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Hill | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,780 | 11,954 |
| Median age | 42 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,658 | $1,944 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 57.4% | 57.7% |
| Born in Australia | 54.4% | 51.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Forest Hill Moderate Growth · Vermont South Moderate Growth
Property
| Forest Hill | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.18M | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | $808K | $835K |
| House price YoY | -19.4% | -16.5% |
| 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 | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 288 | 318 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 686 | 385 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 260 | 151 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,623 | 3,614 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Hill | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 5 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,074 | 1,087 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Hill · Vermont South
Transport
| Forest Hill | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 87 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 51 | 46 |
| Light rail stops | 1 | 5 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 67 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 550 m |
Liveability
| Forest Hill | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Parks | 19 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 10 | 20 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 9 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 17.4 km | 18.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.5 km | 20.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.1 km | 3.6 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Hill | Vermont South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,780 | 11,954 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,167 | 12,160 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,954 | 15,474 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.89% | 0.43% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forest Hill or Vermont South?
Vermont South has the higher residential safety score (Forest Hill 66/100 vs Vermont South 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Forest Hill or Vermont South?
Forest Hill is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.18M versus $1.42M.
Which has better schools, Forest Hill or Vermont South?
Vermont South has a higher average school ICSEA (Forest Hill 1074 vs Vermont South 1087; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forest Hill or Vermont South?
Forest Hill has the higher transport score (Forest Hill 88/100 vs Vermont South 87/100).
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