Doolandella vs Forest Lake
The verdict
Doolandella is closer to the coast (25.9 km vs 28.2 km).
Scores
DoolandellaForest Lake
| Doolandella | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 66 |
| Transport | 50 | 52 |
| Education | 59 | 58 |
| Liveability | 84 | 88 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Doolandella | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,123 | 22,676 |
| Median age | 30 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,882 | $1,921 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.9% | 41.7% |
| Born in Australia | 46.6% | 58.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.8 |
Growth: Doolandella — · Forest Lake —
Property
| Doolandella | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $610 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Doolandella | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 927 | 930 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 421 | 415 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Doolandella | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,031 |
See the full school list on each profile: Doolandella · Forest Lake
Transport
| Doolandella | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 50 | 52 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 5 | 43 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 61 | 66 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 3.3 km |
Liveability
| Doolandella | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 10 | 72 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 37 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.9 km | 28.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.4 km | 17.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 8.6 km | 10.8 km |
Population & growth
| Doolandella | Forest Lake | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,123 | 22,676 |
| Estimated 2025 | 8,127 | 23,828 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 3.35% | 1.25% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Doolandella or Forest Lake?
Doolandella and Forest Lake have similar residential safety scores (66 and 66/100).
Which has better public transport, Doolandella or Forest Lake?
Forest Lake has the higher transport score (Doolandella 50/100 vs Forest Lake 52/100).
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