Forest Lake

QLD 4078 · Western Brisbane

Popular Brisbane suburb with modern amenities, schools & parks.

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Overall Livability
6.3 /10
Good
$650k
Median House
$390/wk
Weekly Rent
22,676
Population
+4.5%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Forest Lake, QLD

4078

The postcode for Forest Lake is 4078. Forest Lake is a suburb in Western Brisbane, QLD, Australia, with a population of 22,676 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 4078

About Forest Lake

Popular Brisbane suburb with modern amenities, schools & parks.

Forest Lake is a popular Brisbane suburban corridor offering modern housing, quality schools, community parks and convenient access to the city and local amenities.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Singles · Students · Professionals · Retirees

Livability

How Forest Lake scores across the categories that matter most.

6.3 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
7.6
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
5.7
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$650k
Median House
$390k
Median Unit
$390/wk
Median Rent
+4.5%
1 Year Growth
+28.0%
5 Year Growth

Median prices shown are indicative estimates only and not sourced from an official Valuer-General dataset for this state — treat as a rough guide.

Safety in Forest Lake

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
30 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 22,676
Median Age 37 years
Families 81.8%
Owner Occupiers 71.6%
Renters 26%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
6
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
8
Students
8

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in Forest Lake

4 nearby

School details (ICSEA, enrolments, sector) from ACARA — School Profile & School Location 2025. ICSEA is a measure of socio-educational advantage; the star rating shown is derived from the ICSEA percentile.

Getting around Forest Lake

7.6/10 transport score
43 bus/coach stops

Lines serving Forest Lake

Train
RPSP SPRP IPSP SPIP SPBR BRSP SPCA CASP SPNA NASP GYSP
Bus
122 100 N100 118 R596 534 463 101 R597 460

43 stops in Forest Lake

Bus 43
  • College Ave at Halifax Court
  • College Ave at Halifax Court
  • College Ave at Hillbrook
  • College Ave at Hillbrook
  • College Ave near Oxley Place
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake Shops
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop A
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop A
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop B
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop B
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop C
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop C
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop D
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop D
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop E
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Forest Lake, stop E
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Kensington Way
  • Forest Lake Bvd at Kensington Way
  • Forest Lake Shops
  • Grand Ave East near Ascot Ave
  • Grand Ave East near Ascot Ave
  • Grand Ave West near Centennial Way
  • Grand Ave West near Centennial Way
  • Grand Ave at Grand Avenue Cascade
  • Grand Ave at Grand Avenue Cascade
  • Grand Ave at Grand Avenue Lake
  • Grand Ave at Grand Avenue Lake
  • Grand Ave at Grand Avenue School
  • Grand Ave at Grand Avenue School
  • Joseph Banks Ave at Hillbrook Wy
  • Joseph Banks Ave near Hillbrook Wy
  • Joseph Banks Ave near Leichhardt Cct
  • Joseph Banks Ave near Leichhardt Cct
  • Lochwood Ave at Broadwater Way
  • Lochwood Ave at Jindabyne Cct
  • Lochwood Ave at Jindabyne Cct
  • Lochwood Ave at Lochwood Broadwater
  • Lochwood Ave at Woogaroo St
  • Roxwell St at Lovat Street
  • Roxwell Street near Bagnall St
  • Woodland Ave near Joseph Banks Ave
  • Woodland Ave near Laricina Cct
  • Woogaroo St at Lochwood Ave

Public transport data from TransLink / Queensland Government GTFS via data.qld.gov.au (CC BY 4.0). Route lines show the network passing through the suburb, not timetables. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Forest Lake?

Forest Lake is in postcode 4078, in QLD, Australia.

Where is Forest Lake?

Forest Lake is a suburb in QLD, within the Western Brisbane local government area, Australia.

Is Forest Lake a good place to live?

Forest Lake has an overall livability score of 6.3 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.