Forest Hill
NSW 2651 • Rest of NSW
About Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a growing residential suburb on the southern outskirts of Wagga Wagga in the Riverina region of New South Wales, approximately 450 kilometres south-west of Sydney. With a population of around 2,270, the suburb has experienced steady growth as a newer housing estate area. The predominant age group is 20-29 years, with a strong mix of young families, couples, and Charles Sturt University students.
Forest Hill offers an affordable, family-oriented lifestyle with modern housing estates, local parks, and proximity to Wagga Wagga's amenities including Wagga Wagga Marketplace and the Murrumbidgee River. The suburb is close to Charles Sturt University and Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, two of the region's largest employers. It attracts first home buyers, young families, and students seeking affordable housing near the city centre.
Forest Hill falls under postcode 2651 and is governed by Wagga Wagga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Wagga Buses Route 961 — Wagga Wagga CBD / Marketplace 15-20 min
- Wagga Buses Route 962 — Charles Sturt University 10 min
Commute to Wagga Wagga CBD
🛣️ Regional suburb; car is the primary transport mode; limited bus frequency on weekends
A newer estate suburb with limited walkable amenities; residents rely on cars for most errands.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Forest Hill Public School ICSEA 941Sturt Hwy
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Forest Hill, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Forest Hill by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Forest Hill Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Forest Hill" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 41
- 2. India 39
- 3. England 32
- 4. South Africa 24
- 5. New Zealand 23
- 6. Vietnam 20
- 7. Nepal 18
- 8. Thailand 13
- 9. Papua New Guinea 10
- 10. Fiji 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)