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🥇Balanced pick

Forest Lake

Best all-rounder on the index — no single dimension dominates and none lags.

Why it wins · Most balanced profile in your filter — +1 pts over Logan Central.

Stable entry pointQLD · 4078$745k median
66Strong · top 15%
Details
Drivers
  • Capital growth12.8%/yr
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state

Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road15.8 kmConstruction · 2026

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Springfield Lakes

64Strong
QLD · $745k
Drivers
  • Capital growth13.5%/yr
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state
Stable entry point
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Geebung

74Strong
QLD · $845k
Drivers
  • Capital growth11.8%/yr
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
  • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
  • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
Risks
  • No major construction project in this state
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Score legend · 0–40 weak · 40–60 moderate · 60–75 strong · 75+ exceptional. Scores blend growth, yield, demand and infrastructure signals against your strategy. Full methodology →

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How is this calculated?

We score every suburb 0–100 against eight benchmarks a working buyer's agent watches: capital growth, rental yield, vacancy, listings trend, population growth, income growth, budget headroom, and the construction pipeline within reach.

The composite is a weighted average. The Top Picks above re-rank under a Growth-tilted, Yield-tilted, and Balanced scheme so each investor profile gets a single recommendation.

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$31.1B infrastructure pipeline influencing demand across key corridorsSee impact

Tier BB — SolidScore 60–7410 suburbs

  1. #1

    Forest Lake

    12.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 12.8%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road15.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    4078 · BrisbaneIn compare set
  2. #2

    Springfield Lakes

    13.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 13.5%/yr
    66
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth13.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road22.7 kmConstruction · 2026

    4300 · IpswichCompare investment case
  3. #3

    Logan Central

    population +10.0% (5y), 9.4%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 9.4%/yr
    65
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth9.4%/yr
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road17.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4114 · LoganCompare investment case
  4. #4

    Carseldine

    12.2%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 12.2%/yr
    65
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.2%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street13.1 kmConstruction · 2026

    4034 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  5. #5

    Bracken Ridge

    12.4%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 12.4%/yr
    65
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.4%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street16.5 kmConstruction · 2026

    4017 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  6. #6

    Geebung

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    65
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street12.6 kmConstruction · 2026

    4034 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  7. #7

    Aspley

    11.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.5%/yr
    64
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (95% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street11.1 kmConstruction · 2026

    4034 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  8. #8

    Stafford

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    63
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (95% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street6.5 kmConstruction · 2026

    4053 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  9. #9

    Chermside

    11.8%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.8%/yr
    63
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.8%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-8.0% YoY
    • Income growth+19.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (95% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (2.0%)

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street9.1 kmConstruction · 2026

    4032 · BrisbaneCompare investment case
  10. #10

    Calamvale

    12.4%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 12.4%/yr
    63
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth12.4%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    Risks
    • At top of budget (95% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (2.3%)

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Boggo Road14.7 kmConstruction · 2026

    4116 · BrisbaneCompare investment case

Tier CC — ModerateScore 40–5920 suburbs

  1. #11

    Caloundra

    11.5%/yr capital growth, population +10.0% (5y).

    5y growth · 11.5%/yr
    59
    Growth🟡 Near cap
    Drivers
    • Capital growth11.5%/yr
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Tight rentals1.1%
    • Supply tightening-3.0% YoY
    Risks
    • At top of budget (99% of cap)
    • Thin gross yield (1.9%)

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street75.0 kmConstruction · 2026

    4551 · Sunshine CoastCompare investment case
  2. #12

    Carrara

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.5% · 3.3%
    55
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 36.6 kmConstruction · 2025

    4211 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  3. #13

    Highland Park

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    55
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.2%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 39.4 kmConstruction · 2025

    4211 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  4. #14

    Pacific Pines

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.5% · 3.5%
    55
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.5%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 313.7 kmConstruction · 2025

    4211 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  5. #15

    Brinsmead

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.5% · 3.3%
    55
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1394.3 kmConstruction · 2026

    4870 · CairnsCompare investment case
  6. #16

    Redlynch

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    Growth + yield · 8.5% · 3.3%
    55
    Balanced🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.3%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1393.0 kmConstruction · 2026

    4870 · CairnsCompare investment case
  7. #17

    Nerang

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 311.1 kmConstruction · 2025

    4211 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  8. #18

    Tamborine Mountain

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Gold Coast Light Rail Stage 324.3 kmConstruction · 2025

    4272 · Scenic RimIn compare set
  9. #19

    Karalee

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street22.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    4306 · Scenic RimCompare investment case
  10. #20

    Middle Ridge

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street104.6 kmConstruction · 2026

    4350 · ToowoombaCompare investment case
  11. #21

    Highfields

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.0%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street105.6 kmConstruction · 2026

    4352 · GoondiwindiCompare investment case
  12. #22

    Rural View

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street812.2 kmConstruction · 2026

    4740 · MackayCompare investment case
  13. #23

    Annandale

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1107.0 kmConstruction · 2026

    4814 · TownsvilleCompare investment case
  14. #24

    Bushland Beach

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1123.4 kmConstruction · 2026

    4818 · TownsvilleCompare investment case
  15. #25

    Mount Sheridan

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1384.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    4868 · CairnsCompare investment case
  16. #26

    Bentley Park

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1382.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4869 · CairnsCompare investment case
  17. #27

    Smithfield

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.1%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1401.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4878 · CairnsCompare investment case
  18. #28

    Kewarra Beach

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    • Rental yield3.2%
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1406.8 kmConstruction · 2026

    4879 · CairnsCompare investment case
  19. #29

    Trinity Beach

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    54
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street1405.9 kmConstruction · 2026

    4879 · CairnsCompare investment case
  20. #30

    Glenvale

    population +10.0% (5y), 8.5%/yr capital growth.

    5y growth · 8.5%/yr
    53
    Growth🟢 Under budget
    Drivers
    • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    • Capital growth8.5%/yr
    Risks
    • No major construction project in this state

    Closest construction ·Cross River Rail — Roma Street111.1 kmConstruction · 2026

    4350 · ToowoombaCompare investment case
Decision driver · 6 projects tracked

How infrastructure changes your results

Infrastructure is the largest medium-term driver of suburb-level house prices in Australia. Every project below is mapped to a location, value, and stage — and counted against any suburb inside its impact radius.

Flip Market mode in the customizer to double the construction-pipeline weighting and see which suburbs climb the ranking. The $31.1B QLD pipeline below is what drives that effect.

What this means for prices

Expect demand uplift over the next 3–5 years as rail and connectivity projects open up new commuter catchments.

Pipeline value
$31.1bn
Construction
5
Approved
0
Planned
1
Top 3 by value
  • rail

    Cross River Rail — Roma Street

    $7.1bn
    Construction · 2026
  • rail

    Cross River Rail — Woolloongabba

    $7.1bn
    Construction · 2026
  • rail

    Cross River Rail — Boggo Road

    $7.1bn
    Construction · 2026
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