VIC3131· Pop. 23,191Manningham

FOREST HILL

MaturePremium-priced suburb — lower upside but defensive and liquid

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,180,000

VIC Gov · 2025

Rent yield

2.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

-0.4%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.2%

modelled estimate

AI insights for FOREST HILL

Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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FOREST HILL shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from VIC Gov · 2025 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$601/wk

DFFH Moving Annual Rent · Sep 2025

Demand change

+3.6%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

1.1

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.63%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+2.6%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+4.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

0.6%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$1039k

2021

$1250k

2022

$1146k

2023

$1190k

2025

$1180k

Source: VIC Gov · 2025 · all sources

Market overview

FOREST HILL is a metropolitan VIC suburb with moderate capital growth momentum and lower rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro VIC suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 2.6% with stable tenant demand
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Below-average growth — limited capital appreciation signal
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,806/wk

$80k taxable p.a.

Renters

27.3%

68.5% owner-occupier

Median age

40.0 yrs

Unemployment

2.7%

Population growth

+2.3% p.a.

Investor-owned

18.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

65%

23% apartments

Degree qualified

38.3%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

22.2%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

480 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.4 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

7.1%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.6 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

25 days

Fast-moving market

Auction clearance

66.7%

Strong demand

Walkability

89 / 100

Walker's paradise

Coastal proximity

21.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,692/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 3131

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1133

Nunawading Christian College - Primary

Independent · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1101

Parkmore Primary School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1095

🎓Secondary (1)

Nunawading Christian College - Secondary

Independent · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1067

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

61/ 100

7.5 offences / 100 persons

Source: VIC Crime Statistics Agency · Dec 2025

School quality

Above average

1099ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good

63/ 100

🚆 1 train🚃 9 tram🚌 16 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Early signs

Early-stage signals only. Watch for rising rents, new café activity, and building application increases as leading indicators.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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