Forest Lake vs Southport
The verdict
Southport rates higher for transport (86 vs 52). Southport is closer to the coast (1.9 km vs 28.2 km). On the separate residential safety score, Southport rates higher (83 vs 66/100 in Forest Lake).
Scores
| Forest Lake | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 84 |
| Transport | 52 | 86 |
| Education | 58 | 62 |
| Liveability | 88 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Forest Lake | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,676 | 36,786 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,921 | $1,268 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 41.7% | 38.8% |
| Born in Australia | 58.7% | 54.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.1 |
Growth: Forest Lake — · Southport —
Property
| Forest Lake | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $785 |
| 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 | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 66 | 83 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 930 | 614 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 415 | 375 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,113 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Forest Lake | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 5 | 13 |
| Government | 3 | 6 |
| Independent | 2 | 4 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,031 | 1,039 |
See the full school list on each profile: Forest Lake · Southport
Transport
| Forest Lake | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 86 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 43 | 112 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 11 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 66 | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.3 km | 690 m |
Liveability
| Forest Lake | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 28.4°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,340 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 9 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 101 |
| Parks | 72 | 69 |
| Playgrounds | 37 | 21 |
| Swimming pools | 17 | 111 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 11 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 28.2 km | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.9 km | 67.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 1.9 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 10.8 km | 2.1 km |
Population & growth
| Forest Lake | Southport | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 22,676 | 36,786 |
| Estimated 2025 | 23,828 | 38,796 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.25% | 1.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Forest Lake or Southport?
Southport has the higher residential safety score (Forest Lake 66/100 vs Southport 83/100).
Which has better schools, Forest Lake or Southport?
Southport has a higher average school ICSEA (Forest Lake 1031 vs Southport 1039; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Forest Lake or Southport?
Southport has the higher transport score (Forest Lake 52/100 vs Southport 86/100).
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