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Population
Forest Glen lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends
As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Forest Glen (Qld) is around 2,857. This figure represents an increase of 1,200 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,657. The latest estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of the ABS's ERP data release from June 2025. The population density ratio stands at 433 persons per square kilometer, indicating significant space per person and potential for further development. Forest Glen's growth rate of 72.4% since the 2021 Census exceeds both the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national average, positioning it as a region growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 74.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.
AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, using 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, the suburb is projected to expand by 518 persons, reflecting an increase of 18.1% over the 16-year period.
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Development
AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Forest Glen among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide
Forest Glen has seen around 56 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS data. Approximately 281 homes were approved between financial years FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional 16 approved in FY-26 so far. Each dwelling is estimated to bring in about 2.4 new residents annually over the past five financial years.
The average construction cost of new homes is around $676,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties. This year has seen $13.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate commercial development levels.
Detached dwellings make up 96% of new building activity, preserving Forest Glen's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. There are around 105 people per dwelling approval in the area, suggesting growth characteristics. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 517 residents by 2041. Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.
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Infrastructure
Forest Glen has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally
Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified three key projects impacting the area: Forest Glen Village Centre, Unitywater Infrastructure Program 2023-2027, Sunshine Coast Mountain Bike Centre, and Sunshine Coast Indoor Sports Centre.
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Unitywater Infrastructure Program 2023-2027
A comprehensive $1.8 billion infrastructure program delivering critical water and wastewater services across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions. Key components include: the Aura and Harmony Trunk Infrastructure Program (27.6km of pipeline, near completion 2026); the Aura Water Project (new 15ML reservoir and 12km pipeline from Ewen Maddock Water Treatment Plant to Caloundra South, completion late 2026); the Pine Valley Water Supply Project (new 15ML reservoir and 8km pipeline at Morayfield, construction underway since early 2025, completion mid-2027); and the Morayfield Wastewater Network Capacity Upgrade Stage 1 (3km pipeline and pump station upgrades, construction commenced January 2026, completion mid-2027). Collectively the program supports more than 226,000 future residents across growth areas including Aura, Harmony, Caboolture West (Waraba), Morayfield, and Narangba.
Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Coordination Plan
A collaborative infrastructure plan between the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council covering the Sunshine Coast Urban Corridor, a 24 km stretch from Maroochydore to Caloundra encompassing approximately 2,200 ha. The plan coordinates transport, energy, water, education, and health infrastructure to support population growth to 2041. As of 2026, its priorities are being incorporated into the proposed Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2046, which completed formal community consultation in September 2025 and is under post-consultation review. Key infrastructure being delivered includes The Wave public transport system (Stage 2), the Mooloolah River Interchange Upgrade, and the Caloundra Transport Corridor Upgrade.
Sunshine Coast Health Precinct
The Sunshine Coast Health Precinct at Birtinya is one of Australia's largest health and medical hubs, anchored by the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH), the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (operated by Ramsay Health Care), and the Sunshine Coast Health Institute. SCUH opened in March 2017 with 450 beds and had expanded to 728 inpatient beds by mid-2025, with a planned final capacity of 738 beds. The precinct serves a catchment of around 450,000 residents across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions and supports tertiary services including a comprehensive cancer centre, regional trauma service, the Thompson Institute for mental health research, the Adem Crosby Centre, and the Kamala mental health unit. Adjacent facilities include the Vitality Village integrated community health building (opened mid-2021) and the 17-hectare Health Hub greenfield precinct, which is being progressively developed with up to 32,000 square metres of medical, research, allied health and consulting space. Clinical training and research are delivered in partnership with the University of the Sunshine Coast, Griffith University and TAFE Queensland. The neighbouring Birtinya Town Centre masterplan (Stockland) continues to add retail, residential and commercial floorspace surrounding the precinct, with a refreshed Temporary Local Planning Instrument approved by the State in September 2025 to lift residential density.
The Wave - Sunshine Coast Rail and Public Transport Project
The Wave is an integrated transport initiative for the Sunshine Coast. Stage 1 involves a 19km dual-track heavy rail line from Beerwah to Caloundra. Stage 2 extends this rail 7km to Birtinya, including a 1km tunnel. Stage 3 (Metro) delivers a 12km Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network connecting Birtinya to the Sunshine Coast Airport via Maroochydore CBD. The project aims to reduce travel times to Brisbane by 45 minutes and support the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Nambour General Hospital Redevelopment
The $86.2 million redevelopment of Nambour General Hospital reached full completion in late 2024, significantly expanding the facility's capacity and service offerings. The project increased total bed capacity from 137 to 255 beds. Key features included the delivery of a new purpose-built Emergency Department with 44 beds and a dedicated children's treatment zone, an upgraded 44-bed mental health unit, a new renal dialysis facility, and a new medical imaging department. The redevelopment also established a same-day rehabilitation unit and modernized cancer care services for medical infusions and chemotherapy. Delivered in 9 stages by Queensland Health and Lendlease, the project ensures the hospital remains a primary medical hub for the Sunshine Coast hinterland through 2031 and beyond.
Sunshine Coast University Hospital
Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) is a tertiary teaching public hospital in Birtinya, Queensland. Completed in 2017 as a $1.8 billion Public-Private Partnership with the Exemplar Health consortium, it reached its full capacity of 738 beds in 2021. The facility provides comprehensive acute, surgical, maternity, and rehabilitation services. Recent 2025 updates include the introduction of a perinatal mental health hub with 8 dedicated beds and multimillion-dollar digital infrastructure upgrades. SCUH is a core component of the Sunshine Coast Health Precinct, fostering collaboration in medical research and education.
The Wave - Stages 1 and 2 (Rail)
The Wave Stages 1 and 2 is a Queensland Government heavy passenger rail project that will directly connect Beerwah to Birtinya, with an upgraded Beerwah station and new stations at Bells Creek (Aura), Caloundra, Aroona and Birtinya. Stage 1 from Beerwah to Caloundra is jointly funded by the Queensland and Australian governments for $5.5 billion, with procurement underway and major construction expected to start in early 2027 subject to environmental approvals. Stage 2 from Caloundra to Birtinya is progressing through procurement and includes about 7 km of dual-track rail, two new stations and an approximately 1 km tunnel, subject to approvals and funding.
New Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme Project
Sunshine Coast Council is preparing a new planning scheme to replace the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014. The proposed scheme sets the land use planning framework for the region, guiding growth, housing diversity, local plans, environmental protection, climate resilience, centres and employment areas. Formal public consultation ran from 15 July to 19 September 2025. Council received around 4,600 formal submissions and is reviewing and responding to issues raised before deciding required changes, preparing a Consultation Report and seeking final State approval. The review is expected to continue well into 2026.
Employment
Forest Glen ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance
Forest Glen has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 3.7%. As of December 2025, 1,133 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%.
Workforce participation lags at 47.7%, compared to Regional Qld's 64.5%. According to Census responses, 18.1% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.
Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 1.1% of Forest Glen's workforce compared to Regional Qld's 4.5%. There are 1.8 workers for every resident, indicating the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 3.7%, while labour force increased by 3.8%, with unemployment remaining essentially unchanged. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with a rise in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Forest Glen's employment mix, local employment is expected to increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.
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Income
Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch
AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023 shows Forest Glen had a median income among taxpayers of $41,099 and an average of $57,317. This is lower than the national average. For Regional Queensland, the median was $53,146 and the average was $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year ending June 2023, current estimates for Forest Glen would be approximately $45,768 (median) and $63,828 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Forest Glen fall between the 20th and 27th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 28.8% of locals (822 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, which is consistent with broader regional trends at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Forest Glen, with only 82.6% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 26th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.
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Housing
Forest Glen is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
In Forest Glen, as per the latest Census data, 96.9% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.2% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This differs from Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Forest Glen was higher at 50.6%, with mortgaged properties making up 33.1% and rented dwellings accounting for 16.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,089, exceeding Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Forest Glen was recorded at $500, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. Nationally, Forest Glen's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Forest Glen has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size
Family households account for 73.5 percent of all households, including 29.4 percent that are couples with children, 35.9 percent that are couples without children, and 7.2 percent that are single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.5 percent, with lone person households making up 24.9 percent and group households comprising 2.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Regional Queensland average.
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Local Schools & Education
Forest Glen shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators
In Forest Glen Trail, 20.7% of residents aged 15+ have university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.9%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 28.6%. Educational participation is high, with 27.5% currently enrolled in formal education: 9.7% in primary, 7.9% in secondary, and 4.2% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably high, with 27.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.7% in primary education, 7.9% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.
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Nearby Services & Amenities
Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Forest Glen has nine active public transport stops operating within it, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together facilitate 256 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as moderate, with residents typically residing 571 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most Forest Glen residents commute outwards, with the car being the primary mode of transportation at 94%. On average, there are 1.4 vehicles per dwelling in the area. According to the 2021 Census, some 18.1% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions.
The service frequency averages 36 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 28 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Forest Glen's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups
Forest Glen's health outcomes show remarkable results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,426 people), compared to Regional Qld's 52.5% and the national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (11.2%) and mental health issues (8.0%). 66.8% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. Forest Glen has 41.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,171 people), higher than Regional Qld's 20.4%. Senior health outcomes rank broadly in line with the national average.
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Cultural Diversity
Forest Glen ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics
Forest Glen had a cultural diversity score below average, with 78.2% of its population born in Australia, 88.4% being citizens, and 95.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 54.1% of Forest Glen's population compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (35.7%), Australian (27.1%), and Scottish (9.2%).
Notably, Welsh (0.9%), South Australian (0.7%), and French (0.6%) ethnicities had higher representations in Forest Glen than the regional averages of 0.5% each.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
Age
Forest Glen hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Forest Glen's median age is 48, which is higher than Regional Queensland's figure of 41 and significantly above the national norm of 38. The 75-84 age group comprises 18.9% of Forest Glen's population, compared to 12.6% in Regional Queensland and 6.1% nationally. Meanwhile, the 25-34 cohort makes up 7.7%, lower than both regional (10.8%) and national figures (14%). Post-2021 Census data shows Forest Glen's median age increased by 2.1 years to 48 from 46 previously. The 75-84 age group grew from 11.6% to 18.9%, while the 65-74 cohort rose from 16.2% to 20.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort declined from 12.4% to 9.5%, and the 35-44 group fell from 12.4% to 9.6%. By 2041, Forest Glen's age composition is expected to shift significantly. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 190 people (35%), from 539 to 730. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 60% of population growth, indicating a trend towards demographic aging. Conversely, the number of residents in the 15-24 age range is expected to decrease by 14.