Living in Forest Hill: What the Data Shows (2026)
Forest Hill has 39 verified businesses and amenities. Here is exactly what you get as a resident.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 0 |
| Cafes | 3 |
| Bars & Pubs | 0 |
| Schools | 8 |
| Parks | 11 |
| Medical | 6 |
| Supermarkets | 0 |
| Gyms | 1 |
| Total | 39 |
Forest Hill is a suburb with essential services covered.
Food & Drink
3 dining options — multiple restaurants and 3 cafes.
Top cafes: The Coffee Club, The Jolimont, Bella Barista
Green Space
11 parks. Most residents are within walking distance of a park.
Notable parks: Mahoneys Reserve, Forest Hill Reserve, Glen Valley Reserve, Melbourne Water Pipe Reserve, Wren Close Reserve
Daily Essentials
- Supermarkets: 0 — check neighbouring suburbs
- Medical: 6 facilities
- Gyms: 1 fitness centres
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Last updated: March 2026. This guide is refreshed when OpenStreetMap data changes — new openings, closures and corrections are reflected automatically. Found something wrong? Let us know.
Sources
- OpenStreetMap Contributors — openstreetmap.org — accessed March 2026
- ABS Census 2021 — abs.gov.au/census
- REIV Quarterly Median Prices — reiv.com.au
