SuburbCheck

Forest Hill

VIC 3131 · Whitehorse

10,780 (2021) → 11,167 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

88
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

10,780
Population
$1.18M
Median house (2024)
66
Safety score
88
Transport score

Forest Hill is a moderate growth suburb in Whitehorse, VIC 3131, about 19km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $1.18M is more expensive than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 88/100, and is about 17km inland. Forest Hill has an overall score of 88/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

18.5 km
To Melbourne CBD
17.4 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
1.7 km
To nearest station

Demographics

10,780
Population
42
Median age
2.5
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,658
vs NSW median-10.4%
Bachelor degree or higher57.4%
Born in Australia54.4%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,941 / 127 / 1,015

Top countries of birth: China (11.16%), India (3.31%), Malaysia (3.27%), Vietnam (2.43%), England (1.94%)

Top languages: Mandarin (14.06%), Cantonese (7.22%), Greek (2.99%), Vietnamese (1.79%), Sinhal (1.6%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.18M-19.4%
Median house (2024)
$808K-5.7%
Median unit (2024)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unitData not available / Data not available wk
Rental yield (house)Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024

Residential Safety

66
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

31
Break & enter dwelling288/100k
—
Steal from dwellingNot reported
74
Motor vehicle theft686/100k
28
Domestic assault260/100k
4
Robbery37/100k
27
Non-domestic assault250/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 714 (all categories, latest year)6,623 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

83

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

216
Within 10km1 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1103 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Parkmore Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1074

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Emmaus CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1074
  • Burwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1099
  • Forest Hill CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1045
  • St Timothy's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1052
  • Forest Hill College-Forest Hill Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 1.3km
  • Blackburn Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1159
  • Vermont South Special SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 1007
  • Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1134
  • Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1131
  • Aurora SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1049
  • SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BurwoodSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
  • Nunawading Christian College - SecondarySecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1052

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

88
1Light rail
51Bus
CBD commute (est.)67 min (bus)
Nearest train stationSpringvale Rd/Burwood Hwy #73 (1.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

25.8°C
Summer max
14.2°C
Winter max
600mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

124 in suburbSupermarkets
1812 in suburbCafes/Rest.
6419 in suburbParks
3510 in suburbPlaygrounds
381 in suburbPools
101 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
132 in suburbGPs
83 in suburbPharmacies
223 in suburbChildcare
40 in suburbLibraries
20011 in suburbSports fields
61 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalKnox Private Hospital (5.1 km)
Nearest vet230 m
Nearest airportMelbourne (34.7 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

66

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

10
Gyms
6
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
200
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

66

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

64
Parks
3
Nature reserves
70
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

31

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
4
Libraries
1
Arts centres
2
Landmarks

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

4

Not much nightlife

Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.

1
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
0
Clubs RSL/Leagues
4
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.09

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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register)

Childcare

40

Some choices available

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.

7
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
3
OSHC
Total services9
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 7 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.83

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth
Annual growth rate0.89%
Projected population 204113,954
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Whitehorse

Vermont South$1.28M87transportNunawading$1.30M98transportBlackburn South$1.35M79transportBurwood East$1.18M91transportBlackburn$1.62M98transportVermont$1.31M63transport

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Frequently asked questions about Forest Hill

Is Forest Hill safe?

Forest Hill has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 6,623 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Forest Hill?

In Forest Hill, the .

How far is Forest Hill from Melbourne CBD?

Forest Hill is about 18.5 km from Melbourne CBD, an estimated 67 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Forest Hill?

Forest Hill has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1074 (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 88/100 and 51 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.