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Forest Hill, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Forest Hill is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 997. Elevation: 312 ft (95 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

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997 Population 1/sq mi density
312 ft Elevation 95 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
34.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$20,550 Median Income
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Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$20,550 median income, 9.1% unemployment
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Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population997
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$20,550
Per Capita$20,550
Unemployment9.1%

Housing

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Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership71.6%
Housing Units399

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain34.8 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Population997
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Coordinates-27.5926°, 152.3557°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation34.8 inches (883 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,550
Median Age41.0 years

About Forest Hill

Forest Hill is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 997. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet (95 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Forest Hill has a population of 997 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

997
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
940.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Forest Hill vs Australia Average

The median household income in Forest Hill is $20,550, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,550 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $395, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 9.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 95 business establishments.

Income: Forest Hill vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,550
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,550
Avg Weekly Wage$395

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.1%
153% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)95

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Forest Hill is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 71.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 399 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership71.6%
Owner-Occupied71.6%
Renter-Occupied28.4%
Housing Units399

Property Tax

Climate in Forest Hill

Forest Hill has an average annual temperature of 20.5°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 667 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 19.4° / 32.6° 89.8
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 19.3° / 31.4° 102.0
Mar 24°C / 75°F 17.7° / 30.2° 64.3
Apr 20.7°C / 69°F 13.7° / 27.7° 26.2
May 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.5° 46.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 8.1° / 21.8° 27.6
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 6.7° / 21.7° 20.8
Aug 15°C / 59°F 6.5° / 23.6° 22.2
Sep 18.4°C / 65°F 9.9° / 26.8° 30.5
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 13.3° / 29° 56.6
Nov 23.5°C / 74°F 16.1° / 30.8° 73.9
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 18° / 31.6° 106.7
Forest Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Area940.7 sq mi (2,436.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-27.5926°N, 152.3557°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
9% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Wettest
February 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
March 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 1.3 in Coldest
July 58°F (14°C) 1.5 in
August 58°F (14°C) 1.0 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in

Forest Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 58°F in June to 76°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Forest Hill

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Forest Hill State School
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Radio Stations near Forest Hill

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
West Bremer Radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Forest Hill

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cobb & Co Coach
Das Neumann Haus
Laidley Pioneer Village and Museum
Queensland Transport Museum
Rosewood Railway Museum
Rosewood Scrub Historical Society

Libraries in Forest Hill

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gatton Library0.0
J K Murray Library0.0
Laidley Library0.0
Lowood Library0.0
Rosewood Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Forest Hill

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Folk Art

Cafes in Forest Hill

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 4342
Caffe Sorella
Cheeki Coffee
Coffee Pod
Walkway Café

Clinics in Forest Hill

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UQ Gatton Medical Centre

Gas Stations in Forest Hill

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP College View

Gyms in Forest Hill

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1454564293

Airports Near Forest Hill

33 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toowoomba Wellcamp AirportWTBLarge Airport
Oakey Army Aviation CentreOKYMedium Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Argyle AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Cambooya AirfieldSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Clifton AirportSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Ellinthorp AirstripSmall Airport
Emu Gully (Toowoomba) AirfieldSmall Airport
Gatton AirparkSmall Airport
Greenmount ALASmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Pittsworth AirportSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Toowoomba AirportTWBSmall Airport
Warwick AirportWAZSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Forest Hill

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Forest Hill

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Hill

What is the population of Forest Hill?

Forest Hill has a population of 997 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 940.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Forest Hill expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,550, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.2x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Forest Hill?

Forest Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.

How is the job market in Forest Hill?

The job market in Forest Hill faces challenges, with unemployment at 9.1% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $395. There are 95 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Forest Hill?

The median home value in Forest Hill is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 71.6%.

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