Forest Glen

QLD 4556 • Rest of QLD

1,657
Population (2021)
$34,112
Median Income
6.59 km²
Area
16m
Elevation

About Forest Glen

Forest Glen is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Sunshine Coast (Regional Council) area. With a population of 1,657 and a median income of $34,112, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 6.59 km² at an elevation of 16m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with open spaces, local farms, and a tight-knit community atmosphere. Residents enjoy the tranquility of country living while still having access to essential amenities. Forest Glen is ideal for those seeking a slower pace of life away from the urban hustle.

Forest Glen falls under postcode 4556 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ninderry electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4556
Urban Area
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Rural
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.68°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
6.59 km²
Elevation
16m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$500
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,089
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
46 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,390
Census 2021
1,657
19.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,892
Income 2021
$34,112
2.2% decrease

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,248
Born Overseas 347

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 122
  • 2. New Zealand 81
  • 3. South Africa 19
  • 4. Scotland 11
  • 5. United States 10
  • 6. India 9
  • 7. Wales 9
  • 8. Netherlands 7
  • 9. Canada 6
  • 10. Thailand 6
  • 11. Germany 5
  • 12. Mauritius 5
  • 13. Philippines 4
  • 14. Chile 3
  • 15. Indonesia 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 803
Australian 609
Scottish 207
Irish 165
German 96
Italian 51
Australian Aboriginal 30
Dutch 28
Indian 27
Welsh 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

944
Both parents born in Australia
412
Both parents born overseas
228
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.5%
No Religion
41.2%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
106 (6.4%)
5-14 years
207 (12.5%)
15-19 years
87 (5.3%)
20-24 years
57 (3.4%)
25-34 years
143 (8.6%)
35-44 years
207 (12.5%)
45-54 years
207 (12.5%)
55-64 years
168 (10.1%)
65-74 years
271 (16.4%)
75-84 years
193 (11.6%)
85+ years
23 (1.4%)

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