Forest Lake at a glance
23,938
People
$1,082,500
Median sale
$691/wk
Median rent
3.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 172 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
QLD › Forest Lake › Birkenhead Cres
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
2
Car spaces
269 m²
Land
Districts View
No upside evidence detected in the data Districts holds for this lot.
No detected risks — but see the checklist: absence of evidence is not an all-clear.
Each line above is labelled. A fact is quoted from the named source, with its date. A calculation is worked out by Districts from those facts — you can check the arithmetic. An interpretation is Districts' opinion of what the evidence means, not a fact, a valuation, or advice. Anything we haven't retrieved yet is marked as missing rather than treated as a pass.
Price evidence
Last sold
No recorded sale price for this property yet.
Local land rate: recorded House sales in Forest Lake (last 5 years) with land size have a median of $2,049/m² of land (n=156). Districts calculation from recorded sales — not a valuation.
Forest Lake at a glance
23,938
People
$1,082,500
Median sale
$691/wk
Median rent
3.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 172 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Planning
Planning data is being calculated
Data unavailable
Source
Planning facts are copied from official government GIS where available. Where an official property PDF exists (VicPlan, PlanBuild), Districts stores and serves that original document. Neither is a planning certificate, survey, or advice.
Site
Terrain has not been calculated for this property yet.
Slope is calculated on a projected metric grid from a public DEM clip of the official parcel. This is not a survey, engineering, or insurance assessment.
Flood exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Bushfire exposure has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
Heritage listing has not been retrieved from any source for this property yet. Unknown is not the same as clear.
For more information on this property, visit Queensland Globe.
Records
Events are recorded observations from public listings, kept with their source and date. Missing values are shown as unknown, never estimated.
Capital growth
QLDPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet. A suburb median or growth rate is not a reason this particular lot would outperform. Funded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
Official flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.” Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Rental
No advertised rent is recorded. Suburb median rent $691/week — not this address. An inferred likely-rent range is not shown until official bond series are loaded for this dwelling type and bedrooms.
Current comparable rental listings within 400 m of this lot are not loaded. Nearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question. Supply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded. Suburb vacancy or leased-tape days are not this property’s competition.
Yield cannot be shown without both a price and a rent figure. Net yield is not estimated from gross advertising copy. Net yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Verdict
Districts view
Not enough official evidence yet to underwrite this as an investment.
Detail
The same ten questions apply to every property. Missing flood, nearby DAs, achieved rents, or lot geometry is unknown — not “no.”
Do not treat a suburb median, an advertised yield, or a listing score as the case for this lot.
The evidence loaded so far isn't enough on its own to change a buy, offer, or walk-away decision for this property.
Evidence
Districts asks the same ten questions of every property. If one shows as unknown, that data isn't published for this state or hasn't been loaded yet — the question stays visible so you can see exactly what's missing.
1 of 10 questions answered so far
Development optionality of this lot
UnknownPlanning layers have not been retrieved for this property yet.
Nearby development pipeline
UnknownNearby development applications are not loaded. This lot’s own applications are a separate question.
Honest achievable rent
KnownlowThis is not “bond data says this address leases for $X.” The comparable figure is a suburb advertised/median rent, not this property. Official bond files (postcode or suburb × type × bedrooms) are not loaded yet.
Rental supply pressure
UnknownSupply pressure needs comparable listings near this lot plus a nearby DA pipeline. Neither is loaded.
Why is this cheap?
UnknownThe constraint stack has not been retrieved for this lot, so Districts cannot explain a discount versus land size.
Lot-level flood
UnknownOfficial flood overlay has not been retrieved (pending). Missing layer is unknown, not “no.”
Catalyst exposure
UnknownFunded catalyst catchments are not loaded. A TOD badge is not this product.
This lot's DA history
UnknownDevelopment applications have not been queried for this parcel.
Statutory land value versus ask
UnknownStatutory land value is not available as free bulk data in this jurisdiction. Do not fake it with a suburb median.
Net yield / holding costs
UnknownNet yield / holding costs are not estimated outside NSW without inventing land tax.
Area
Forest Lake at a glance
23,938
People
$1,082,500
Median sale
$691/wk
Median rent
3.32%
Suburb gross yield
Median sale from 172 recorded sales (last 12 months) — a Districts calculation.
Listing material
Listed by Place Purpose GroupNestled in the tranquil, tree-lined streets of Forest Lake, this exquisite standalone cottage at 5 Birkenhead Crescent captures the essence of timeless charm and character. Positioned on a low-maintenance 269m² allotment, this home showcases pre-colonial and federation-style elements, blending heritage appeal with everyday functionality - a rare gem for lovers of classic architecture.
From the moment you arrive, the home's inviting cottage façade and lush, manicured gardens create a sense of warmth and welcome. Relax in the front undercover area where you can fall in love with your surrounds and listen to the birds chirping in your garden and trees. Step inside to discover the well designed floorplan, spacious open-plan living, where natural light pours in across the generous lounge, dining, and kitchen areas, offering the perfect flow for both relaxed family living and entertaining. Thoughtfully designed with families in mind, the home features well-proportioned three bedrooms, a two-way bathroom for practical access, a separate WC, and a large internal laundry. Every detail has been considered for ease and comfort. Your functional kitchen has been updated with a modern rangehood and the island bench making life that more practical whilst cooking and entertaining. Also a split system air conditioning unit has been installed in the main living area for your comfort.
Outdoors, enjoy your private gardener's haven - a beautifully maintained yet low-maintenance yard with lovely established elements, ideal for peaceful mornings or pottering afternoons. For added convenience, tandem parking for two cars is available, along with ample street parking. Not to mention the large extensive outdoor undercover entertaining area that is perfect for you to socialise, relax or blend more magic into the already established gardens. The choice is yours!
Set in one of Forest Lake's most sought-after, safe, and family-friendly pockets, you'll love the lifestyle on offer. With direct walking paths to Grand Avenue State School, nearby parklands, public transport routes, local shops, and of course, the picturesque lake just a stroll away, everything you need is right at your doorstep. Whether you're a first home buyer, small family, or savvy investor looking to begin or grow your portfolio, this delightful home is the perfect place to start.
Contact Jessicca Gerretzen on 0484 194 664 for more information today on pricing expectation. Looking forward to talking to you about this stunning home.
Disclaimer:
This property is advertised for sale without a price and as such, a price guide cannot be provided.
The website may have filtered the property into a price bracket for website functionality purposes.
Please do not make any assumptions about the sale price of this property based on website price filtering.
Listing description written by Lovelyn Mendoza, Place Purpose Group — reproduced as published, not verified by Districts.