Forest Lake

QLD 4078 • Greater Brisbane

22,676
Population (2021)
$41,652
Median Income
9.82 km²
Area
$390/wk
Median Rent
Lakeside LivingMaster-PlannedEstablishedOutdoor Lifestyle

About Forest Lake

Forest Lake is a master-planned suburb of 22,500 residents in Brisbane's southwestern corridor, 18 kilometres from the CBD. Built around a large man-made lake, it offers scenic living with established trees and waterways. The Centenary Highway provides city access, while comprehensive facilities have developed over its 30-year history.

The suburb centres on its namesake lake—walking trails, water views, and parklands create genuine lifestyle appeal. Shopping, schools, and services are comprehensive, and the community has matured from growth area to established suburb. Forest Lake attracts families seeking lakeside living, outdoor lifestyle, and suburban amenity at accessible prices.

Forest Lake falls under postcode 4078 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Inala electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
4078
Urban Area
Wacol - Doolandella - Forest Lake
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.62°, 152.96°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
9.82 km²
Elevation
40m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Forest Lake Boulevard Forest Lake 4078 QLD
  • Woolworths
    235 Forest Lake Boulevard Forest Lake 4078 QLD
  • ALDI
    235 / M3 Forest Lake Boulevard, Forest Lake QLD 4078

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$390
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,690
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.4%

103 state housing + 6 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
22,904
Census 2021
22,676
1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,584
Income 2021
$41,652
8.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,306
Born Overseas 8,785

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 1,406
  • 2. Vietnam 1,213
  • 3. England 829
  • 4. India 817
  • 5. China 384
  • 6. Sri Lanka 370
  • 7. Philippines 313
  • 8. Samoa 253
  • 9. South Africa 224
  • 10. Fiji 171

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,908
Australian 5,853
Scottish 1,876
Vietnamese 1,810
Irish 1,742
Chinese 1,122
Indian 1,054
German 1,028
Samoan 782
Filipino 478

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,706
Both parents born in Australia
11,591
Both parents born overseas
2,698
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.5%
No Religion
36.1%
Buddhism
5.8%
Hinduism
4.1%
Islam
3.0%
Sikhism
1.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,363 (6.0%)
5-14 years
3,218 (14.2%)
15-19 years
1,700 (7.5%)
20-24 years
1,367 (6.0%)
25-34 years
2,797 (12.3%)
35-44 years
3,108 (13.7%)
45-54 years
3,436 (15.2%)
55-64 years
2,699 (11.9%)
65-74 years
1,779 (7.8%)
75-84 years
928 (4.1%)
85+ years
277 (1.2%)

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