Ellen Grove vs Forest Lake, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Ellen Grove | Forest Lake |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.3/100 | 72.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 46.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 26.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 4 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 43 |
| Walkability | 47.5/100 | 92.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 39 | 257 |
| Population | 3,586 | 22,676 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 6/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesForest Lake
- Best for familiesForest Lake
- Best for investmentForest Lake
- Best for best valueForest Lake
- Best for best schoolsForest Lake
Comparison summary
Ellen Grove and Forest Lake offer different strengths across official suburb data. Forest Lake leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Forest Lake; Housing (desirability) favours Forest Lake; Parks & reserves favours Forest Lake. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Forest Lake, Families → Forest Lake, Investment → Forest Lake, Best value → Forest Lake.