Median house price
$1.27M
+2.9% change
VIC · Whitehorse Council
Forest Hill, 3131
Est. population · Jun 2025
11,205
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+0.8%
Median age
42
Median income
$1,658/wk
Employment rate
54.6%
Median house price · 4th Quarter 2025
$1,271,500
Languages at home
44.3%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Cantonese, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Forest Hill is a well-connected established suburb in Whitehorse Council with everyday amenities close at hand. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
Schooling is a clear local strength compared with many peer areas. Green space punches above what many metro suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as safety look more ordinary among similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Forest Hill snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$650/wk
Population (ERP)
11,205
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.3%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#59
among Metro Melbourne · Established
Safety
69th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
59th
percentile in VIC
Advantage (IRSAD)
8/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
83rd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 67.8/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of Victoria's suburbs
- National rank
- 344th in Australia
- State rank
- 145th in VIC
- Peer rank
- #59 among Metro Melbourne · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #105 among Metro Melbourne suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Sep 2025)
- $650
- Median house price (4th Quarter 2025)
- $1,271,500
- Median price change
- +2.9%
Median weekly rent from Victorian government rent reports. Council median fallback may apply where suburb rent is unavailable.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DFFH rent report and Valuer-General property sales report — Department of Families, Fairness and Housing / Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 4th Quarter 2025; Sep 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases; council median rent fallback where suburb rent unavailable
Population
Estimated resident population
11,205(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +0.8% over 5 years · 59th percentile in VIC
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +0.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +76
- Change in 5 years
- +90
- Growth rank in VIC
- 59th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~11,500), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 10,780
- Median age
- 42
- Median household income / week
- $1,658
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 320 of 4,404
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,123
- Employment rate
- 54.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 2,941 / 1,015 / 127
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2026)
- 923
- Against the person
- 111
- Against property
- 646
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 82.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 97 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.8th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.2%
Most common offence types
- B41 Motor Vehicle Theft56
- B42 Steal From A Motor Vehicle208
- B43 Steal From A Retail Store88
- B49 Other Theft90
- E21 Breach Family Violence Order48
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- Recorded offences by suburb/town — Crime Statistics Agency (Victoria) · 2025 · Updated
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 11
- Median school ICSEA (11 schools)
- 1,095
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 83th
School list
- Parkmore Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1095 · 83th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 121 students · Top SEA quarter 41% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Emmaus CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1086 · 80th percentile · LBOTE 29% · 1,479 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Burwood Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1107 · 86th percentile · LBOTE 63% · 442 students · Top SEA quarter 46% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Forest Hill CollegeSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1045 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 41% · 356 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Blackburn Lake Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1170 · 98th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 542 students · Top SEA quarter 68% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Vermont South Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 998 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 22% · 140 students · Top SEA quarter 15% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Mount Pleasant Road Nunawading Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 388 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Livingstone Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1142 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 612 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Aurora SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1038 · 63th percentile · LBOTE 49% · 270 students · Top SEA quarter 25% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Nunawading Christian College - SecondarySecondary · Independent · ICSEA 1067 · 74th percentile · LBOTE 59% · 261 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Kinderplay Early Learning CentreSpringvale Roadchildcare
- Story House Early LearningCanterbury Roadchildcare
- Storyhouse Early Learning childcareSpringvale Roadchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
52 public transport stops in this suburb
- Lakeside Dr/Burwood Hwy #72
- Mahoneys Reserve/Mahoneys Rd
- Pacific Way/Mahoneys Rd
- Paul Rd/Mahoneys Rd
- Romoly Dr/Mahoneys Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
218 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
9 restaurants · 3 cafes · 5 supermarkets · 3 pharmacies · 7 fast food · 2 places of worship · 10 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Good local dining options — 19 food & drink venues nearby
- Great for outdoor family life — 21 parks mapped in suburb, 10 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 52 public transport stops
- Good everyday shopping nearby — 8 shops and services
- Strong local sport and recreation — 14 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.28
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.76
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.95
Food & drink(19)
- Cafe
- The Coffee ClubCafe
- The JolimontCafe
73 Jolimont Road, Forest Hill
- Ali's PizzaFast food
- Fast food
- Glenny KebabsFast food
- Hungry Jack'sFast food
- KFCFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- SubwayFast food
- Capsian CuisineRestaurant
- Cool Young BBQ Buffet (Forest Hill)Restaurant
482 Springvale Road
- Escobar KitchenRestaurant
419 Springvale Road
- Isshin Japanese HouseRestaurant
- KamBo Chinese RestaurantRestaurant
- Malaysian Hawker SeleraRestaurant
- NishikiANRestaurant
425 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
- Persian FlavoursRestaurant
- Vegie BowlRestaurant
382-384 Springvale Road
Shopping(11)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- EG AustraliaConvenience store
- Reddy ExpressConvenience store
- AldiSupermarket
- ColesSupermarket
- KFL SupermarketsSupermarket
293-295 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- WoolworthsSupermarket
- WoolworthsSupermarket
2A Stevens Road
Community(5)
- Kinderplay Early Learning CentreChildcare
303 Springvale Road
- Story House Early LearningChildcare
269 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- Storyhouse Early Learning childcareChildcare
329 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
- Forest Hill HallCommunity centre
- Parkmore Primary SchoolSchool
38-54 Jolimont Road
Health & services(7)
- Forest Hill Medical & Dental CentreClinic
490-524 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
- Primary Dental Forest HillDentist
490-524 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
- Melbourne PathologyMedical clinic
249 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
415 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
- Direct Chemist OutletPharmacy
- Veterinary
414 Springvale Road
Sport & outdoors(31)
- Ansett Crescent ReservePark
- Bulkara Avenue ParkPark
- Davy Lane ReservePark
- Forest Hill ReservePark
- Glen Valley ReservePark
- Jean-Lake ReservePark
- Mahoneys ReservePark
- Melbourne Water Pipe ReservePark
- Mock Street ReservePark
- Park (7)
- Parkland Place ReservePark
- Lollipops PlaylandPlayground
- Playground (9)
- Aqualink NunawadingSports centre
- Bob Saker OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- HoytsCinema
Transport(26)
26 bus stops
Other(45)
- BWSAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
5-11 Brentford Square, Forest Hill
- Strawberry Point;1st ChoiceAlcohol;Greengrocer
- Neighbours BacklotAttraction
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Endota SpaBeauty salon
- Bench (9)
- Zone BowlingBowling Alley
- mycar Tyre & AutoCar repair
- Soft WashCar wash
- Best & LessClothes
- Compressed Air
- Harris ScarfeDepartment Store
- TargetDepartment Store
270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- TK MaxxDepartment Store
- Just For MenHairdresser
12 Brentford Square
- Canterbury International HotelHotel
326 Canterbury Road
- Clean CloberLaundry
- Forest Hill ChaseMall
270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- Max TherapyMassage
- Tai ChiMassage
330 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
- Lumus Imaging Forest HillMedical Imaging
490-524 Springvale Road, Forest Hill
- Outdoor Seating
- Australia Post Parcel LockerParcel Locker
- HPParking
- JemenaParking
- L3 Rooftop ParkingParking
- Parking (55)
- Parking Entrance
270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- Parking Entrance (7)
- Parking Space (8)
- 7-ElevenPetrol station
- EG AustraliaPetrol station
270 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- ShellPetrol station
- Shell Reddy ExpressPetrol station
260 Canterbury Road, Forest Hill
- Greek Orthodox Parish of St. AndrewPlace of worship
- Melbourne Asian Seventh-day Adventist ChurchPlace of worship
Ashmore Road, Forest Hill
- Australia PostPost Box
- Post Box (2)
- Australia PostPost office
- Public ToiletsPublic toilets
- RebelSports
- Fremantle Nunawading StudiosStudio
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- VisyVending machine
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
14 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Ansett Crescent ReservePark
- Bulkara Avenue ParkPark
- Davy Lane ReservePark
- Forest Hill ReservePark
- Glen Valley ReservePark
- Jean-Lake ReservePark
- Mahoneys ReservePark
- Melbourne Water Pipe ReservePark
- Mock Street ReservePark
- Parkland Place ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 21
- Parks (OSM)
- 21
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Greek Orthodox Parish of St. Andrew
- Melbourne Asian Seventh-day Adventist Church
Ashmore Road, Forest Hill
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 8
- Nearest hospital
- Peter James Centre (1.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Chemist WarehouseSpringvale RoadPharmacy
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Forest Hill Medical & Dental CentreSpringvale RoadClinic
- Lumus Imaging Forest HillSpringvale RoadMedical_Imaging
- Melbourne PathologyCanterbury RoadSample_Collection
- Peter James CentreBurwood HighwayPublic hospital
- Peter James CentreHospital
- Primary Dental Forest HillSpringvale RoadDentist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 310
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 27.7
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 155 mm · ~19 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 186 mm · ~23 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 14° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 203 mm · ~25 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 18° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 207 mm · ~26 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PPARS statewide register (lodged 2020–2022). Free public PPARS MapServer — applications through ~2022 (service last updated Feb 2024).
159 planning-related records
2021· 40 proposals
September 2021
- Construction and Display of Signs (Business Identification)502 CANTERBURY ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a double storey dwelling to the rear of the existing dwelling including buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees and vegetation removal168 MAHONEYS ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one tree (SLO9)8 BESSAZILE AVENUE FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- 3 lot subdivision424 CANTERBURY ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of a front fence within 4m of a tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 93 CHERRYL STREET FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
August 2021
- Use and development of the land as a Child Care Centre; associated buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees; removal of vegetation; to alter access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1; and variation of easement329 SPRINGVALE ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Erection of two (2) floodlit business major promotional signs353-383 BURWOOD HIGHWAY FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works (front fence) within 4 metres of vegetation protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 638 MENIN ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Construction of seven dwellings and associated tree removal7 BARTER CRESCENT FOREST HILL 3131Refusal issued by the Resp. Authority
- Removal of a Melaleuca linariifolia (Snow- in- summer) tree pursuant to Schedule 9 to the Significant Landscape Overlay5 ANSETT CRESCENT FOREST HILL 3131Refusal issued by a delegate
- Removal of One tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 94 FINLAYSON STREET FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one tree36 FAULKNER STREET FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amend conditions and plans to Permit WH/2018/1304 which allows Buildings and works to extend the existing building (verandahs and gazebo), alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1, display floodlit, above verandah business identification signs.342-348 SPRINGVALE ROAD FOREST HILL 3131NOD issued by a delegate
- Buildings and works within 4 metres of protected trees and vegetation removal in the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 967 VICKI STREET FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
July 2021
- Construction of two double storey dwellings, including associated buildings and works within 4 metres of protected SLO9 trees and removal of vegetation40 BINDY STREET FOREST HILL 3131NOD issued by a delegate
- Extension of a dwelling (construction of a deck) on a lot less than 500 sqm and buildings and works within 4m of a protected tree within SLO94/34 GLEN VALLEY ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Tree removal & buildings and works associated with the construction of a dwelling with the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 915 LONGBRAE AVENUE FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Works within 4m of significant vegetation pursuant to SLO9 of the Whitehorse Planning Scheme31 ASHMORE ROAD FOREST HILL 3131No permit required
- Removal of one tree under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 91 CHERRYL STREET FOREST HILL 3131Withdrawn
- Removal of trees and buildings and works (for a dwelling and front fence) under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 91 CHERRYL STREET FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and works associated with a proposed carport within 4 metres of a protected tree.15 BRISTOW DRIVE FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to subdivision layout and staging rationale104-168 HAWTHORN ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) Fraxinus excelsior 'Aurea' (Golden Ash) tree in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).1 VANBROOK STREET FOREST HILL 3131Refusal issued by a delegate
June 2021
- To construct and display signage409 SPRINGVALE ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Withdrawn
- Buildings and works to construct a Cafe, with reduction in car parking and alteration of access to a Road Zone Category 1353-383 BURWOOD HIGHWAY FOREST HILL 3131Refusal issued by a delegate
- A report and consent from council is required pursuant to Regulation 76, as the proposed site coverage of 67% exceeds the permitted site coverage of 50%, due to the General Residential Zone 1.4/15-17 SHERMAN STREET FOREST HILL 3131No permit required
- Buildings and works for a shop (dog grooming salon)409 SPRINGVALE ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Withdrawn
- Construction of two dwellings on a lot; Tree removal and buildings and works under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 931 ROMOLY DRIVE FOREST HILL 3131Refusal issued by a delegate
- Removal of protected trees pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 9.1 FRYER COURT FOREST HILL 3131NOD issued by a delegate
- Removal of vegetation (one tree) within the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 921 Barter CrescentPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Three lot subdivision10 DAVY LANE FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- works within 4 metres of vegetation under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 941 LONGBRAE AVENUE FOREST HILL 3131Refusal issued by a delegate
- Tree Removal & Building and Works Pursuant to the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 953 RALEIGH STREET FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one protected tree and works within 4 metres of protected tree5 MICHAEL COURT FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
May 2021
- The removal of two protected trees under the Significant Landscape Overlay - Schedule 92 BOGONG COURT FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Amendment to Planning Permit WH/2018/574/B (issued to No.s 431 and 433 Springvale Road for use and development of one display home and associated car park, tree removal, display of business identification signs, reduction of car parking requirements, and alteration of access to a road in a Road Zone Category 1) proposing to include No. 429 Springvale Road as part of the subject site, add one display home, relocate the car park, alter the advertising signs, alter the open space layout, and alter429 SPRINGVALE ROAD FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Buildings and Works within the Design and Development Overlay - Schedule 4502 Canterbury RoadNo permit required
- Removal of one tree277 Mahoneys RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
- Removal of one (1) tree protected under the Significant Landscape Overlay Schedule 994 Jolimont RoadPermit issued by a delegate of the RA
April 2021
- Construction of a single dwelling on a lot less than 500sqm, and associated buildings and works within 4 metres of protected vegetation in the Significant Landscape Overlay, Schedule 9 (SLO9).19A JACKSON STREET FOREST HILL 3131Permit issued by a delegate of the RA
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PPARS planning permit activity (statewide) — Department of Transport and Planning (Victoria) · 2020–2022 · Updated · MapServer through FY 2022–23; newer data needs council/API access
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Victorian Bushfire Management Overlay mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Deakin
- Member of Parliament
- Matt GREGG (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 126,675
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.9%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.8 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 47.2%Labor 52.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.3 km away).
Coalition 41.4%Labor 58.6%
5.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +4.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Forest Hill EastLabor 60.1% · Coalition 39.9% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- Forest HillLabor 54.4% · Coalition 45.6% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- Burwood Heights (Deakin)Labor 59.5% · Coalition 40.5% TPP (2025)0.9 km away
- Vermont SouthLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Blackburn LakeLabor 66.0% · Coalition 34.0% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 8/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Whitehorse Council
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Comparable suburbs
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