Forest Hill
NSW 2651 · Wagga Wagga
3,081 (2021) → 3,239 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Wagga Wagga local government area (est. 68,720 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Forest Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Wagga Wagga, NSW 2651, about 371km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $585K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 254km inland. Forest Hill has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 44/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2651 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Philippines (1.33%), India (1.27%), England (1.04%), South Africa (0.78%), New Zealand (0.75%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.71%), Punjabi (0.62%), Tagalog (0.58%), Nepali (0.55%), Hindi (0.42%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 993 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Forest Hill Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 941
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wagga Wagga Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 6.8kmICSEA 1033
- Kooringal High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.4kmICSEA 959
- Sturt Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 966
- Sacred Heart Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.9kmICSEA 1033
- Aspect Riverina School, Wagga Wagga CampusPrimary · Independent · 8km
- Ladysmith Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 987
- Lake Albert Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 963
- Kooringal Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 933
- Willans Hill SchoolCombined · Government · 9kmICSEA 929
- Lutheran School Wagga WaggaPrimary · Independent · 9.2kmICSEA 1120
- South Wagga Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 1027
- The Bidgee SchoolCombined · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 896
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill
Is Forest Hill safe?
Forest Hill has a residential safety score of 44/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,869 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Forest Hill?
In Forest Hill, the median house price is $585K and the median unit price is $391K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is Forest Hill from Sydney CBD?
Forest Hill is about 371.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 941 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Forest Hill?
Forest Hill has a transport score of 0/100.