Overall score
Forest Lake
72.9/100
Springfield Lakes
53.3/100
Forest Lake vs Springfield Lakes, QLD suburb comparison
Forest Lake for investment and value; Springfield Lakes for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Forest LakeSpringfield Lakes
Crime rate
Forest Lake
28.7 / 1k
Springfield Lakes
32.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Forest Lake
257
Springfield Lakes
131
Population
Forest Lake
22,676
Springfield Lakes
17,211
Metric leadForest Lake 7Springfield Lakes 3across 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSpringfield Lakes
- Best for familiesSpringfield Lakes
- Best for investmentForest Lake
- Best for best valueForest Lake
- Best for best schoolsSpringfield Lakes
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Forest Lake | Springfield Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 72.9/100 | 53.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.0/100 | 40.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 28.7 / 1k | 32.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 7 |
| Parks & reserves | 14 | 27 |
| Public transport stops | 43 | 34 |
| Walkability | 92.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 257 | 131 |
| Population | 22,676 | 17,211 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Forest Lake is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Springfield Lakes is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Forest Lake tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Springfield Lakes stands out for parks and reserves and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
On balance, investors and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Forest Lake, while Springfield Lakes remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.