Forest Hill, Australia

Full City Profile

2.0 /5.0

C Fair

10,780 Population 2/sq mi density

404 ft Elevation 123 meters

59°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Overall

2.0 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$23,863 median income, 5.4% unemployment

Affordability

1.4 / 5.0

$223,000 home value, $1,115/mo rent

Forest Hill, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$23,863

68% below

$23,863 per capita

Home Value

$223,000

21% below

Median Rent

$1,115/mo

4% below

Unemployment

5.4%

50% above

Avg Temperature

59°F

292 sunny days/yr

Is Forest Hill a Good Place to Live?

2.0 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Forest Hill residents earn a median household income of $23,863 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,863. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 1,024 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Forest Hill is $223,000 , 21% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,115/month.

Climate & Weather

Forest Hill has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population10,780

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density2/mi²

Foreign Born42.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$23,863

Per Capita$23,863

Unemployment5.4%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$459

Housing

Home Value$223,000

Rent$1,115

Ownership73.4%

Housing Units4,312

Climate

Avg Temp59°F

Sunny Days292/yr

Rain33.2 in/yr

Elevation404 ft

Did You Know?

42.4% of residents are foreign-born.