Forest Lake vs Redbank Plains
The verdict
Forest Lake rates higher for transport (52 vs 28). Forest Lake is closer to the coast (28.2 km vs 39.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Redbank Plains rates higher (79 vs 66/100 in Forest Lake).
Scores
| Forest Lake | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 50 |
| Transport | 52 | 28 |
| Education | 58 | 36 |
| Liveability | 88 | 83 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Lake | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,676 | 24,349 |
| Median age | 37 | 27 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,921 | $1,516 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.7% | 18.4% |
| Born in Australia | 58.7% | 64.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 3.1 |
Growth: Forest Lake — · Redbank Plains —
Property
| Forest Lake | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | $610 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Forest Lake | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 79 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 930 | 653 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 378 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,817 | 9,552 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Lake | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 5 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 3 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,034 | 969 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Lake · Redbank Plains
Transport
| Forest Lake | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 28 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 67 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | 76 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 5.7 km |
Liveability
| Forest Lake | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 12 |
| Parks | 72 | 52 |
| Playgrounds | 37 | 27 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.2 km | 39.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.9 km | 26.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 9.3 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Lake | Redbank Plains | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 22,676 | 24,349 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,828 | 28,390 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 3.91% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forest Lake or Redbank Plains?
Redbank Plains has the higher residential safety score (Forest Lake 66/100 vs Redbank Plains 79/100).
Which has better schools, Forest Lake or Redbank Plains?
Forest Lake has a higher average school ICSEA (Forest Lake 1034 vs Redbank Plains 969; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forest Lake or Redbank Plains?
Forest Lake has the higher transport score (Forest Lake 52/100 vs Redbank Plains 28/100).
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