Brisbane · 4078

Forest Lake, QLD

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

NextSuburb scoreTier B
68Strong
Median house
$745k
5y growth
12.8%/yr
Gross yield
2.7%
Vacancy
1.2%
Stable entry · room to scaleHigh confidence
Last updated May 2026Next refresh 3 June 2026Informational only — not financial advice

Eight-signal breakdown

Each signal scored 0–100 against the national distribution. Bars reflect how this suburb sits across the index.

  • Capital growth (5y)12.8%/yr
    100/100
  • Population growth+10.0% (5y)
    100/100
  • Supply tightening-7.0% YoY
    85/100
  • Rental yield2.7%
    54/100
  • Rental demand1.2% vacancy
    70/100
  • Income growth+18.0% (5y)
    72/100
  • Construction pipelineno nearby pipeline
    0/100
  • Affordability50% under cap
    50/100

Why this score

Forest Lake scores 68/100 (Strong). The two strongest signals: 12.8%/yr capital growth over five years and 10.0% population growth over five years. The standout watch-out: no major construction project was found within the suburb's catchment.

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

Nearest infrastructure

Cross River Rail — Boggo Road15.8 km away

Construction · $7.1bn · completion 2026

Construction-stage projects within 10 km lift the suburb’s infrastructure score; projects more than 25 km away barely move it.

Comparable suburbs

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60-month score history

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