Forest Hill
VIC 3131 · Whitehorse
10,780 (2021) → 11,167 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3131 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
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: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1103 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Parkmore Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1095
Nearby (within 10km)
- Emmaus CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1086
- St Timothy's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1km
- Burwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1107
- Forest Hill CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1045
- Forest Hill College-Forest Hill Deaf FacilitySecondary · Government · 1.3km
- Blackburn Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1170
- Vermont South Special SchoolCombined · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 998
- Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1133
- Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1142
- Aurora SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1038
- SEDA College (Victoria) - Basketball BurwoodSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Nunawading Christian College - SecondarySecondary · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1067
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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 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 1095 (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.