Forest Hill
City in Victoria, Australia
Overview
Forest Hill is a peaceful residential suburb in Melbourne's eastern region, blending leafy streets, well-regarded schools, and a welcoming community. Shopping, parks, and easy access to public transport make it a popular choice for families and professionals seeking suburbia with city convenience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Victoria
Population
3,081
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-37.83°, 145.18°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,942
Local Cost
$2,010
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
14.7°C
Summer Avg
19.3°C
Winter Avg
9.9°C
Record High
41.9°C
Record Low
1.0°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
715 mm
Internet Speed
105 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
62
Coworking
1
Cafes
10
Nightlife
1
Parks
50
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
235.0
Airport
MBW
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 76/100.