Forestdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,560
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Forestdale.
The postcode for Forestdale is 4118 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Forestdale (4118) sits in the Logan region of Queensland.
Forestdale has roughly 2,560 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Forestdale scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forestdale's population at 2,560, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,560
Median age
43
Family households
89%
Lone person
9%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
2,560
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Logan City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
59,456
total offences in 2026 across the Logan City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Forestdale.
Local schools for Forestdale
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Government School Catchment
Boronia Heights State School
Regents Park State School
Pallara State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Forestdale.
- What is the Forestdale postcode?
- Forestdale is in the 4118 postcode, in QLD, in the Logan City Council region.
- Where is Forestdale?
- Forestdale is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4118. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Logan City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forestdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Forestdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Forestdale on this page, including Boronia Heights State School, St Bernardine's School, Regents Park State School.
- How walkable is Forestdale?
- Forestdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Forestdale?
- Forestdale is close to Boronia Heights, Hillcrest, Greenbank, Larapinta, Heathwood.
- What is the population of Forestdale?
- The population of Forestdale is approximately 2,560 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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