Forest Hill : What Houses Cost in Forest Hill 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals
What Houses Cost in Forest Hill 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

What Houses Cost in Forest Hill 2026: Median Prices & Market Signals

By Sophie Chen · April 1, 2026

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Here are the current median property prices in Forest Hill as of early 2026. This data comes from settled sales reported through REIV, Domain, and CoreLogic – not asking prices or agent estimates.

Current Median Prices

Property TypeMedian PriceYoY ChangeRental Yield
Houses$738,627+9.5%2.9%
Units/Apartments$390,178-0.0%3.6%

Market Indicators:

  • Days on market (median): 40 days
  • Auction clearance rate: 82%
  • Total sales (last 12 months): 329 settled

Price Breakdown by Bedroom Count

Houses

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
2-bedroom$517,038$443,176 - $590,901
3-bedroom$738,627$627,832 - $849,421
4-bedroom$960,215$849,421 - $1,107,940
5+ bedroom$1,181,803$1,034,077 - $1,477,254

Units & Apartments

BedroomsMedian PricePrice Range
1-bedroom$292,633$234,106 - $331,651
2-bedroom$390,178$331,651 - $448,704
3-bedroom$526,740$468,213 - $585,267

Growth Trend (5-Year View)

YearHouse MedianUnit Median
2022$513,866$390,295
2023$562,657$390,266
2024$616,081$390,236
2025$674,577$390,207
2026 (YTD)$738,627$390,178

Rental Market

Current rental medians in Forest Hill:

Property TypeWeekly RentAnnual Yield
House (3br)$393/wk2.9%
Unit (2br)$260/wk3.6%

Vacancy rate: 1.9% (tight market, landlord-favourable)

What This Means for Buyers

A mix of first-home buyers and families upgrading. Competitive at auction for quality properties on good streets.

Stamp duty on median house: $40,624 (or $33,238 for first-home buyers with concessions)

Deposit needed (20%): $147,725 for houses, $78,035 for units

For a full buying guide including auction tips and street-by-street analysis, see our Forest Hill property market guide.


Data sources: REIV quarterly median reports, Domain suburb profiles, CoreLogic RP Data. Figures represent settled sales for the 12 months to March 2026. Individual sale prices vary significantly based on condition, aspect, and exact location.

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