Forest Hill at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,081
Median age 25
The brief
What to know about Forest Hill.
The postcode for Forest Hill is 2651 (NSW).
Forest Hill (2651) sits in the Wagga Wagga region of NSW.
Forest Hill has roughly 3,081 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Forest Hill scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Hill's population at 3,081, with a median age of 25. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,081
Median age
25
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$310/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
3,081
Median age: 25
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Safety
Crime and safety.
174
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
10
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forest Hill.
Local schools for Forest Hill
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Government School Catchment
Forest Hill Public School
Ladysmith Public School
Kooringal High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Forest Hill.
- What is the Forest Hill postcode?
- Forest Hill is in the 2651 postcode, in NSW, in the Wagga Wagga City Council region.
- Where is Forest Hill?
- Forest Hill is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2651, in the Wagga Wagga City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $310, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Forest Hill?
- There are 8 schools serving Forest Hill on this page, including Forest Hill Public School, Ladysmith Public School, Wagga Wagga Christian College.
- How walkable is Forest Hill?
- Forest Hill has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Forest Hill?
- Forest Hill is close to Wagga Wagga Raaf, Gumly Gumly, Alfredtown, Ladysmith, Oura.
- What is the population of Forest Hill?
- The population of Forest Hill is approximately 3,081 (2021 Census). The median age is 25.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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