Forest Hill vs Vermont South
Forest Hill (median $1,180,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Vermont South ($1,510,500).
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Forest Hill and Vermont South side by side
| Measure | Forest Hill | Vermont South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | $1,510,500 |
| Median unit | $760,000 | $875,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $578/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 14.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1115 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 8 |
| Transit score | 60 | 70 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 11,954 |
| Median age | – | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 786 mm | 817 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.5°C | 26.7°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
Forest Hill scores higher on walkability (48/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Vermont South (1115) sits above Forest Hill (1102).
- For buyers
- Forest Hill is the lower entry point at $1,180,000 median, 22% 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
- Vermont South edges out on average school ICSEA (1115 vs 1102).
Forest Hill vs Vermont South: common questions
Is Forest Hill or Vermont South cheaper to buy in?
Forest Hill has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 22% below Vermont South ($1,510,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Forest Hill or Vermont South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Vermont South scores 1115 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.
Which is more walkable, Forest Hill or Vermont South?
Forest Hill scores 48/100 on walkability vs 8/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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