Blackburn South vs Forest Hill
Forest Hill (median $1,180,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Blackburn South ($1,373,000).
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Blackburn South and Forest Hill side by side
| Measure | Blackburn South | Forest Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,373,000 | $1,180,000 |
| Median unit | $712,500 | $760,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $578/wk |
| Owner occupied | 73.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1109 | 1102 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 48 |
| Transit score | – | 60 |
| Bike score | – | 100 |
| Population | 10,939 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 786 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Blackburn South (1109) sits above Forest Hill (1102).
- For buyers
- Forest Hill is the lower entry point at $1,180,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Blackburn South edges out on average school ICSEA (1109 vs 1102).
Blackburn South vs Forest Hill: common questions
Is Blackburn South or Forest Hill cheaper to buy in?
Forest Hill has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 14% below Blackburn South ($1,373,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Blackburn South or Forest Hill have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Blackburn South scores 1109 vs 1102 in Forest Hill. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
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