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Forest Glen suburb profile

Forest Glen is a leafy Sunshine Coast suburb tucked into the coastal hinterland near Buderim and Sippy Downs, characterised by pockets of native bush, parks and gently undulating streets. It blends older timber and bungalow-style homes with more recent brick and contemporary housing, appealing to families and professionals who want a quieter residential feel without losing access to nearby shopping, schools and the coast. Small commercial pockets and local recreational trails give the area a neighbourhood atmosphere, while road links make larger centres and services readily reachable for everyday needs and weekend escapes.

Forest Glen property market performance

Forest Glen records relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median house or unit price. The figures that are available show house values have risen sharply, up 12.0% over the last 12 months.

Over the last 3 months there were 9 house sales and 2 unit sales. Houses sold in a median of 68 days over the last 12 months.

In Forest Glen the rental market shows house rents averaged $820 a week over the last 12 months, up a modest 2.5% over the same period.

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Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
12.0%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
92
Median days on market
Past 12 months
68N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$820N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
2.5%N/A

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Forest Glen demographics

Forest Glen is a community of 1,657 people with a median age of 46. The typical household has a weekly income of $1,387, roughly $72,100 a year.

Household life is largely family-focused: couple families without children are the largest group at 50.7%, while couple families with children account for 39.1% and one-parent families make up 10.1%. Together, the two couple-family categories comprise about 89.8% of all families.

In Forest Glen, most homes are owner-occupied, with 50.8% owned outright and 33.5% owned with a mortgage, totalling 84.3% owner-occupation. Renters make up 15.6%, so owner-occupation outnumbers renting by roughly five to one.

Forest Glen infrastructure, key developments and investment opportunities

Forest Glen: the Forest Glen Village Centre plan of development was updated and approved by council in August 2025. The amendment increases the maximum gross floor area for Precinct F from 2,500 square metres to 4,500 square metres and updates the village-centre master-plan; Sunshine Coast Council planning documents include a Forest Glen Village Centre code and mapped precinct provisions.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Division 7 project list records a funded Black Spot road-safety upgrade for Mons Road (signage), and the federal infrastructure register lists a Black Spot project at Vise Road/Mons School Road in Forest Glen. No other council or state-led major transport, health, education or open-space projects specific to Forest Glen were identified in current public notices.

Suburbs near Forest Glen

Some popular suburbs near Forest Glen include:

  • Chevallum: Rural-residential area with paddocks, bushland and a quiet country feel.
  • Mons: Small semi-rural community with bushland and highway access.
  • Ilkley: Coastal suburb with a mix of residential streets and bushland.
  • Tanawha: Leafy, established suburb with rural-residential blocks and scenic outlooks.
  • Kiels Mountain: Elevated, leafy suburb with bushland reserves and coastal views.

How does Forest Glen compare to nearby suburbs?

  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Forest Glen have grown 5.0% higher than in Tanawha.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in nearby Mons are selling 36.8% faster than in Forest Glen.

Common questions about Forest Glen

  • Is Forest Glen a nice place to live?

    Forest Glen is a leafy Sunshine Coast suburb tucked into the coastal hinterland near Buderim and Sippy Downs, with pockets of native bush, parks and gently undulating streets. It mixes older timber and bungalow-style homes with more recent brick and contemporary housing, and has small commercial pockets and recreational trails. Road links keep shopping, schools and the coast within easy reach, giving a quieter residential feel with everyday convenience.

    About 1,657 people live in Forest Glen and the median age is 46; the typical household earns $1,387 a week (roughly $72,100 a year). Household life is largely family-focused and owner-occupation is high at 84.3% (50.8% owned outright, 33.5% with a mortgage), with renters at 15.6%. The Forest Glen Village Centre plan has been updated and approved, increasing Precinct F’s maximum gross floor area to 4,500 square metres, and Black Spot road projects are recorded for Mons Road and the Vise Road/Mons School Road intersection; no other council or state-led major projects specific to Forest Glen were identified.

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  • Is it expensive to live in Forest Glen?

    Renting a house in Forest Glen runs to about $820 a week. Against a typical local household income of $1,387 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take about 59.1% of income, which is a large share of a typical household's weekly income at the last Census. For people renting, that rent share is the most relevant figure when judging how costly it feels.

    Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

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  • Is Forest Glen a good place to invest?

    House values climbed a strong 12.0% over the past year in Forest Glen, while the rent a house earns rose a more modest 2.5% in the same period. On the house side, capital growth has outpaced rental income over the year, and which of those outcomes matters most will depend on your own investment goals and circumstances.

    This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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Choose the right real estate agents in Forest Glen

Currently, there are 27 real estate agents working in Forest Glen—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 27 agents sold 65.6% of all properties in Forest Glen over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Forest Glen typically charge a commission of 2% to 3.25%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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