Forest Hill
VIC 3131 • Greater Melbourne
About Forest Hill
Forest Hill is an established eastern suburb 18 kilometres from Melbourne's CBD in Whitehorse, known for the iconic Forest Hill Chase shopping centre. The Glen Waverley line passes nearby, while buses provide local connectivity. The suburb features solid 1970s-80s housing stock.
Forest Hill Chase defines the suburb—this major shopping centre serves the broader eastern region with comprehensive retail and dining. The community is multicultural with significant Chinese and Vietnamese populations. Forest Hill attracts families seeking eastern suburbs amenity with shopping convenience.
Forest Hill falls under postcode 3131 and is governed by Whitehorse Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Glen Waverley (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesForest Hill Shopping Centre Cnr Mahoneys Road & Canterbury Road Forest Hill 3131 VIC -
Woolworths270 Canterbury Road Forest Hill 3131 VIC -
ALDI3131 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill VIC 3131
Schools
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161 Central Road
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Florence Street
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Mount Pleasant Road
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Laughlin Avenue
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Jolimont Road
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70-86 Junction Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. China 1,203
- 2. India 357
- 3. Malaysia 352
- 4. Vietnam 262
- 5. England 209
- 6. Sri Lanka 208
- 7. Hong Kong 201
- 8. Greece 124
- 9. New Zealand 111
- 10. Italy 109
- 11. Iran 101
- 12. Philippines 95
- 13. Singapore 87
- 14. Taiwan 73
- 15. Pakistan 67
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)