Forest Glen (Qld)

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Based on demographic evaluations from the ABS for the region and subsequent address validations conducted by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Forest Glen (Qld) has a resident count projected at 2,857 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 1,200 people (72.4%) from the 2021 Census, when the registered population was 1,657 people. This shift is derived from a resident base of 2,856, calculated by Districts through analyzing the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 130 validated new addresses added since the Census. Such a population size represents a density of 433 persons per square kilometer, offering ample room per resident and capacity for additional expansion. The 72.4% expansion rate in the suburb of Forest Glen (Qld) since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, placing it among the fastest-growing localities in the region. This population expansion was mostly fueled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 74.0% of the overall population rise in recent times.

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Forest Glen has a highly qualified labor force, featuring strong representation in key service industries, an unemployment rate of only 2.4%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.8% over the past year, according to Districts regional data. In March 2026, there were 1,145 employed residents, while the local unemployment rate was 1.5% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%, and the participation rate was considerably lower (48.3% compared to Regional Qld's 64.3%). Census records indicate that a moderate 18.1% of the workforce operated from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.

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Based on Districts' compilation of the latest postcode-level ATO statistics released for financial year 2023, tax-paying residents of Forest Glen recorded a median income of $41,099 and an average income of $57,317. These figures sit below the national benchmarks and compare to median and average incomes of $53,146 and $66,593 across Regional Qld. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $45,768 for the median and $63,828 for the average as of March 2026. Census findings show that household, family, and individual incomes in Forest Glen are situated between the 20th and 27th percentiles nationwide. Income distribution statistics indicate that 28.8% of the local population (822 individuals) earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, which aligns with broader regional patterns where fall into the same bracket. Housing affordability pressure is high, with residents retaining only of their income, which ranks in the th percentile, while the local SEIFA income index sits in the th decile.

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The mix of housing in Forest Glen at the time of the last Census consisted of 96.9% separate houses and 3.2% other types of housing, such as townhouses, units, or alternative dwellings, compared to Regional Qld where separate houses made up 76.4% and other formats represented 23.6%. The rate of outright home ownership in Forest Glen was higher than the regional average, standing at 50.6%, with the remaining properties occupied by households with a mortgage (33.1%) or renting occupants (16.3%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was significantly higher than the Regional Qld average at $2,089, and the median weekly rent stood at $500, compared to regional figures of $1,655 and $345. On a national scale, mortgage payments in Forest Glen are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and typical rents are well above the national median of $375.

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Family units represent the majority of local households at 73.5%, consisting of 29.4% couples raising children, 35.9% couples without children, and 7.2% single-parent households. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 26.5%, made up of single-person households at 24.9% and group households at 2.5%. The typical household size is 2.5 people, matching the average across Regional Qld.

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Higher education qualifications in Forest Glen are lower than regional averages, with 20.7% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally. This difference suggests opportunities for future educational growth and vocational training. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 4.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.0%. Vocational skills are widely held, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ possessing trade qualifications, consisting of advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (28.6%).

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Analysis of local transit indicates there are 9 active transport stops in Forest Glen, which are serviced by bus connections. These stops accommodate 2 different routes, which provide a total of 256 passenger trips each week. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 571 meters from their nearest stop. Given the suburban character of the area, most workers travel outside the suburb for work, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 94%. Households own an average of 1.4 vehicles. A total of 18.1% of residents work from home, based on the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Health indicators show favorable outcomes across Forest Glen, according to Districts' evaluation of mortality data and chronic illness rates, which reveals a very low rate of common medical conditions across all age brackets. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 50% of the population (~1,426 people), which compares to 52.5% in Regional Qld and a national average of 55.7%.

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Forest Glen has lower levels of cultural diversity than average, with 78.2% of residents born in Australia, 88.4% holding citizenship, and 95.7% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, representing 54.1% of the local population, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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With a median age of 48, Forest Glen has an older population profile than Regional Qld, where the median is 41, and sits above the national median of 38. The 75 - 84 age bracket is highly represented at 18.9% compared to the region, while the 25 - 34 cohort is less common at 7.7%. This local concentration of residents aged 75 - 84 is higher than the national share of 6.1%. Since the 2021 Census, the median age has increased by 2.1 years from 46 to 48. The proportion of residents aged 75 to 84 grew from 11.6% to 18.9%, and the 65 to 74 cohort rose from to . In contrast, the to group fell from to , and those aged to declined from to . By the age structure is projected to shift, with the to cohort expected to grow by people () from to . Residents aged and older will account for of all population growth, highlighting local aging trends, while the population aged to is projected to decrease by .

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Forest Glen currently has an estimated 134 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 75 children aged 0-2 and 51 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 26% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 17% by 2041 (to approximately 157 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 259. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 5.9 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.