Forest Hill
QLD 4342 • Queensland
About Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a small rural town in the Lockyer Valley Regional Council area, located approximately 85 kilometres west of Brisbane and 10 kilometres east of Gatton. The town sits within the fertile Lockyer Valley, one of Queensland's most productive agricultural regions, and is home to around 935 residents. Forest Hill has a rich history as an agricultural community and retains several heritage buildings, including the iconic Forest Hill School of Arts building. Its proximity to the University of Queensland's Gatton campus has added an academic dimension to the town's traditionally farming-centred identity.
Forest Hill offers a quiet country lifestyle with a genuine community feel, served by local amenities including Forest Hill State School, a post office, and small businesses along its main street. The UQ Gatton campus, just a few kilometres away, brings veterinary and agricultural research activity to the area and attracts students and academics who appreciate the rural setting. Secondary students attend Laidley State High School or Lockyer District State High School in Gatton. The town is well-positioned along the Brisbane Valley Highway, providing straightforward road access to Ipswich and Brisbane for those who commute.
Forest Hill falls under postcode 4342 and is governed by the Lockyer Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Lockyer electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Translink 657/659 — Gatton / Ipswich connections ~20 min to Gatton
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Warrego Highway provides direct access toward Ipswich and Brisbane
Small town centre is walkable locally; car required for Gatton and Brisbane
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Church Street
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Turpin Road
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3 Brightview Road
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17 Zabel Road
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Lockyer Valley Local Government Area, which contains Forest Hill. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.