Forest Hill vs Vermont
Forest Hill (median $1,180,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Vermont ($1,395,500).
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Forest Hill and Vermont side by side
| Measure | Forest Hill | Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,180,000 | $1,395,500 |
| Median unit | $760,000 | $1,005,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $630/wk | $630/wk |
| Unit rent | $578/wk | $578/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1102 | 1101 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 48 | 6 |
| Transit score | 60 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 10,993 |
| Median age | – | 40 |
| 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 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Forest Hill (1102) sits above Vermont (1101).
- For buyers
- Forest Hill is the lower entry point at $1,180,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Forest Hill offers the higher gross rental yield (2.78% vs 2.35%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Forest Hill edges out on average school ICSEA (1102 vs 1101).
Forest Hill vs Vermont: common questions
Is Forest Hill or Vermont cheaper to buy in?
Forest Hill has the lower median house price at $1,180,000, roughly 15% below Vermont ($1,395,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Forest Hill or Vermont have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Forest Hill scores 1102 vs 1101 in Vermont. 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?
Forest Hill scores 48/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Forest Hill or Vermont?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.78% in Forest Hill vs 2.35% in Vermont. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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