Forest Glen QLD

Postcode 4556 · Sunshine Coast LGA

Forest Glen is a small community in Queensland within the Sunshine Coast local government area (postcode 4556). With a population of 1,657, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 46. Households earn a median income of $72K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, managers, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The current median weekly rent is $820. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,089.

Forest Glen is served by 2 schools, including 2 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1118, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 bus stops. The crime rate in the Sunshine Coast LGA is below average at 3,765 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic8/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$500
POPULATION
1,657
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age46
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,387
Personal Income /wk$656
Mortgage /mth$2,089
CRIME (Sunshine Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,765
Total Incidents3,765
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops9
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1118
Total Students1,748
Independent2
Sunshine Coast Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1133
Montessori International CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1104
Data: Year ending Dec 2026