Forest Hill, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Forest Hill is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 3,081. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a suburb of Wagga Wagga, New South Wales. Forest Hill is located approximately 10 km east of the central business district on the Sturt Highway. RAAF Base Wagga, Wagga Wagga Airport and the Bureau of Meteorology Regional Office are located at Forest Hill.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,081 |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.1481°, 147.4671° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 28.6 inches (725 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Forest Hill
Forest Hill is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 3,081. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Forest Hill
Forest Hill has an average annual temperature of 9.1°C (48°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.4°C), the coldest is Feb (2.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 43°F (6°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.1481°S, 147.4671°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| March | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| August | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 1.8 in |
Forest Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 43°F in July to 75°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (1.5").
Schools in Forest Hill
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill Public School | - | - | - | - |
| Ladysmith Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Forest Hill
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Forest Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museum Of The Riverina | ||||
| RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre |
Libraries in Forest Hill
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wagga Wagga City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| William Merrylees Library | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Forest Hill
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Forest Hill
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Forest Hill
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thirsty Crow Brewery |
Airports Near Forest Hill
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cootamundra Airport | CMD | Medium Airport |
| Temora Airport | TEM | Medium Airport |
| Wagga Wagga Airport | WGA | Medium Airport |
| Ardlethan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bullawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Deltroit Station Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Federation Hsd Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Henty Airport | - | Small Airport |
| HentyField Days Site Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Holbrook Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lockhart Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Oura Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rose Vale Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sunnyside (Walla Walla) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| The Grove Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tumbarumba Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Forest Hill
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Gumly Gumly Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Forest Hill
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Calvary Riverina Drug and Alcohol Centre |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Forest Hill
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Our Lady's |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
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Forest Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches.
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