FOREST HILL森林山

FOREST HILL is situated in Eastern Melbourne and home to 10,780 residents with a population density of 2649 people/km², according to the ABS 2021 Census.

Property: The local housing market shows strong growth, with Data Vic Q2 2025 reporting a median house price of $1.2M (representing a 66% increase over 10 years) and median unit price of $0.8M (up 36% over the same period).

Education: Families have access to quality schooling options, including the nearby private school Emmaus College, which ranked #81 among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: The suburb maintains reasonable safety levels with a crime rate of 7375 per 100,000 residents, which sits at 1.08 times the Victorian average of 6810, placing it close to the state average according to the Crime Statistics Agency (September 2025).

Demographics: Forest Hill features a significant multicultural presence, with Chinese residents making up 26.60% of the population (approximately 2,867 people), creating a substantial Chinese community within the area.

Transport: The suburb offers convenient access to Melbourne's city centre, located approximately 28.7km from the CBD with a 33-minute drive time, while train services are available from stations in neighbouring areas.