Forest Hill, NSW 2651 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Forest Hill is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2651, home to 3,081 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Wagga Wagga local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 372 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,081
- Median age
- 25 years
- Median household income
- $1,788 /week
- Median personal income
- $932 /week
- Median family income
- $2,031 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Wagga Wagga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Riverina
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Riverina
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $310 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Forest Hill Public School
- Ladysmith Public School
- Kooringal High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 23 bus stops
- Forest Hill Public School, Sturt Hwy
- Fife St Opp Forest Hill Shops
- Forest Hill Shops, Fife St
- Kurrajong Av At Brunskill Av
- Kurrajong Av At Cypress St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (12.8°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 572 mm
- Reference station: Wagga Wagga AMO, 0.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.2% of the 1,183 resolvable premises in Forest Hill. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.6%
- Fixed Wireless: 2.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 150 across postcode 2651 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 35% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 43 violent offences, 26 property damage, 24 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Forest Hill?
Forest Hill (NSW 2651) had 3,081 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 25. It sits within the Wagga Wagga local government area.
What is the median rent in Forest Hill?
The median advertised rent in Forest Hill is $310/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Forest Hill?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Forest Hill covering government sectors. Nearest include: Forest Hill Public School (0.1 km), Ladysmith Public School (7.8 km), Kooringal High School (7.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Forest Hill?
Forest Hill is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Forest Hill?
Across postcode 2651, 150 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (43), property damage (26), theft (24). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Forest Hill?
In Forest Hill, mean daily temperatures range from 9.1°C to 22.3°C and annual rainfall is 572 mm measured at the Wagga Wagga AMO weather station (0.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Forest Hill?
23 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Forest Hill centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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