QLD4078· Pop. 22,676Logan

FOREST LAKE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Real

$934,000

Verified research · 2026

Rent yield

Real

3.6%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

Real

8.9%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.5%

modelled estimate

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FOREST LAKE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from Verified research · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$650/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+8.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

6.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

3.05%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+10.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

59 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.9%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Moderate supply

5-year price history

No price history available.

Source: Verified research · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

FOREST LAKE is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
Rental yield 3.6% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 8.9% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,838/wk

$72k taxable p.a.

Renters

31.4%

66.2% owner-occupier

Median age

36.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+2.2% p.a.

Investor-owned

11.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

82%

12% apartments

Degree qualified

38.9%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

23.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

600 m²

Standard block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

5.6%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

17.5 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

46.1%

Buyer's market

Walkability

27 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

16.2 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

2,378/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4078

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Grand Avenue State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1033(61%)

917 students14:1 student–teacher52% girls17% top SEA quarter

Forest Lake State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1015(53%)

738 students14:1 student–teacher46% girls14% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Forest Lake State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 969(33%)

1,673 students13:1 student–teacher48% girls6% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (1)

St John's Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1118(89%)

1,329 students15:1 student–teacher49% girls47% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate

67/ 100

10.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average

1034ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited

33/ 100

🚆 4 train🚌 47 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

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Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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