Forest Hill, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Forest HillWagga Wagga, New South Wales |
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| Postcode(s) | 2651 | ||||||||||||||
| LGA(s) | City of Wagga Wagga | ||||||||||||||
| County | Wynyard | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Gumly Gumly | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Wagga Wagga | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Riverina | ||||||||||||||
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Forest Hill is a suburb found in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia. It's located about 10 kilometers (or 6 miles) east of the main city center. You can find it right along the Sturt Highway.
This area is home to some important places. These include RAAF Base Wagga, which is an air force base. You'll also find the Wagga Wagga Airport here. Plus, the Bureau of Meteorology Regional Office is located in Forest Hill. This office helps predict the weather.
Many of the newer streets in Forest Hill are named after different types of Australian trees.
Sport in Forest Hill
Forest Hill once had its own rugby league team. This team was part of the Group 13 Rugby League competition. A very famous player named Tommy Raudonikis came from this club. He went on to become a star in the top professional league. He played for teams like the Western Suburbs Magpies and the Newtown Jets.
