Forest Hill, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forest Hill, in the Whitehorse City local government area.
| Locality | Forest Hill |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Whitehorse City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -37.84177 |
| Longitude | 145.17105 |
| Population | 10,780 |
| Density | 2648.6 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 123 m |
| Postcode | 3131 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 18 km east |
Forest Hill is a locality in the Whitehorse City local government area of Victoria, Australia. It has a population of 10,780. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 2648.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 123 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km east of Melbourne. Forest Hill is located at 37.8418°S, 145.1711°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3131.
Forest Hill unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling hills, a verdant tapestry stitched with the deep greens of established eucalypt forests and the paler hues of grazing paddocks. It lies 4.5 km north of Glen Waverley, VIC (from Glen Waverley, VIC: bearing 1°T), and is situated 5.5 km north-east of Mount Waverley. Sunlight, when it filters through the canopy, casts a dappled, shifting pattern on the leaf litter, and the air carries the faint, sweet scent of eucalyptus, a constant reminder of the bushland that presses in on all sides. The terrain here encourages a quiet sort of exploration, with winding roads that follow the contours of the land, revealing glimpses of distant, hazy blue ridges. Even on a still day, there's a subtle whisper of movement in the leaves, a constant, soft exhalation from the surrounding trees.
The character of Forest Hill is deeply rooted in its agricultural past, a legacy evident in the scattered farmhouses and the enduring presence of livestock dotting the slopes. While the surrounding agricultural economy has diversified over the decades, a spirit of self-reliance and connection to the land persists. The local centre hums with a steady, unhurried energy, a place where neighbours greet each other by name and the rhythm of the day is dictated by the needs of the seasons and the local enterprises. This locality is also known for its community spirit, a characteristic that shines through in local events and the care taken to preserve the natural beauty that defines Forest Hill.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Hill, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Forest Hill, in the Whitehorse City local government area.
Detailed location data for Forest Hill includes the postcode (3131), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Whitehorse City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Forest Hill is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |