Forest Lake vs Heathwood, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Forest Lake | Heathwood |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.7/100 | 52.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 26.2 / 1k | 60.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 14 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 29.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 257 | 59 |
| Population | 22,676 | 4,944 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesHeathwood
- Best for familiesForest Lake
- Best for best valueForest Lake
- Best for best schoolsForest Lake
Comparison summary
Forest Lake and Heathwood offer different strengths across official suburb data. Forest Lake leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Forest Lake; Crime rate favours Forest Lake; Parks & reserves favours Forest Lake. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Heathwood, Families → Forest Lake, Best value → Forest Lake, Best schools → Forest Lake.