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Doolandella vs Forest Lake

Two neighbouring Brisbane suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. Doolandella scores higher on 1 of 10 measures.

DoolandellaForest Lake
Active1859
Safety4747
Wealth3741
Value6549
Parks3889
Cafés1438
Transit2837
Green space3872
Active & healthy2545
Schools nearby (OSM)3456
Median rent$360/wk $390/wk
Median house price (Apr 2025–Mar 2026)$959,000$980,000
House sales in the 12 months to March 2026106355
Population7,12322,676
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Scores are percentiles across all 277 Brisbane suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Doolandella safer than Forest Lake?

Doolandella and Forest Lake score the same for safety on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Doolandella or Forest Lake?

Doolandella has the lower median house price of the two ($959,000 vs $980,000).

Should I live in Doolandella or Forest Lake?

Doolandella scores higher on 1 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Doolandella or Forest Lake.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Brisbane suburbs →