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Forest Hill QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forest Hill, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Forest Hill QLD is 935 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forest Hill is $608 per week ($31,616 per year). Median rent in Forest Hill is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Forest Hill has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Forest Hill has a population density of 34.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Forest Hill is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Hill is $1,300.
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Forest Hill Population
Forest Hill Median Income & Rent
Forest Hill Demographics
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Forest Hill Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forest Hill Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Forest Hill Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Forest Hill Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Forest Hill Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Forest Hill Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Forest Hill Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Forest Hill Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Forest Hill Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Forest Hill Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Forest Hill Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Forest Hill Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Forest Hill Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Forest Hill Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Forest Hill School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Forest Hill Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Forest Hill Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Forest Hill Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Forest Hill How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Forest Hill Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Forest Hill Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Forest Hill Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Forest Hill Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Forest Hill Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Forest Hill Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Forest Hill Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Forest Hill Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Forest Hill Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Forest Hill Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Forest Hill When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Forest Hill Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Forest Hill Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Forest Hill Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Forest Hill Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Forest Hill Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Hill
What is the population of Forest Hill QLD?
The population of Forest Hill QLD is 935 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 34.9 people per km².Forest Hill is ranked #4,084 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Forest Hill?
The median personal income in Forest Hill QLD is $608 per week, or $31,616 per year.The median household income is $1,318 per week.Family income is $1,555 per week.Forest Hill is ranked #6,961 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Forest Hill?
Median rent in Forest Hill QLD is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 22.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Forest Hill ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Forest Hill?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Hill QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Forest Hill?
The median age in Forest Hill QLD is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Forest Hill a good suburb to live in?
Forest Hill is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 935.The median income is $608/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31063. All dollar figures in AUD.