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Forest Springs QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Forest Springs, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Forest Springs QLD is 104 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Forest Springs is $565 per week ($29,380 per year). Median rent in Forest Springs is $603 per week ($2,613 per month). Forest Springs has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Forest Springs has a population density of 2.0 people per km².

The most common religion is Anglican (28% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japan. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Springs is $1,300.

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📍 Forest Springs, Queensland — 27.9911°S, 152.0666°E

Crime: Low Med High

Forest Springs Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Forest Springs Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$565/wk
$29,380 per year
#7545 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$603/wk
$2,613 per month
#198 of 14,663
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Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Forest Springs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.9% (55) Female 47.1% (49)

Population Density

2.0
people per km²
104 people · 52.5 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,424
Family income/wk

Forest Springs Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Forest Springs Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
70.0% 21 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
30.0% 9 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Forest Springs Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Forest Springs Religion

Anglican
27.5%
Catholic
23.9%
No Religion
17.4%
Not stated
14.7%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
11.0%
Uniting Church
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Forest Springs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
50.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
44.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Forest Springs Languages Spoken at Home

Japan
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Forest Springs Employment

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Employed full-time
39.4% 28 people
⏰
Employed part-time
25.4% 18 people
🏠
Not in labour force
35.2% 25 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Forest Springs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.5%
Bachelor Degree
23.9%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Forest Springs Occupation

Managers
45.0%
Professionals
40.0%
Sales Workers
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Forest Springs Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
27.3%
Engineering
22.7%
Society & Culture
22.7%
Education
13.6%
Management & Commerce
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Forest Springs Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Forest Springs Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
9.1%
$650-$799/wk
12.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
24.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
18.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
12.1%
$4,000+/wk
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Forest Springs Marital Status

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Married
52.1% 50
↔️
Separated
5.2% 5
📋
Divorced
10.4% 10
🕊️
Widowed
4.2% 4
👤
Never married
28.1% 27

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Forest Springs Ancestry

Australian
35.6%
English
28.0%
Chinese
8.5%
German
8.5%
Irish
8.5%
Scottish
8.5%
Other
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Forest Springs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
60.0%
Secondary — Government
20.0%
Secondary — Catholic
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Forest Springs Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
2.5% 5
✅
No need for assistance
97.5% 197

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Forest Springs Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
32.9% 27
—
Not a volunteer
67.1% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Forest Springs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
57.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Forest Springs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Did not go to work
15.4%
Walked only
7.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Forest Springs Car Ownership

1 vehicle
9.4%
2 vehicles
34.4%
3 vehicles
34.4%
4+ vehicles
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Forest Springs Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
19.4%
3 bedrooms
36.1%
4 bedrooms
33.3%
5 bedrooms
11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Forest Springs Population Mobility

3.3%
moved in the last year
26.7%
moved in the last 5 years
5.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Forest Springs Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
195
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Forest Springs Long-term Health Conditions

Lung condition
11
Arthritis
10
Mental health
7
Asthma
5
Heart disease
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Forest Springs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
28.4%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
9.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.5%
$400-$499/wk
6.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Forest Springs Family Structure

Couple — no children
44.4%
Couple — children under 15
35.8%
Couple — no children under 15
14.8%
One parent — no children under 15
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Forest Springs Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 8
—
Did not provide
88.9% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Forest Springs Children Ever Born

No children
61.5%
3 children
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Forest Springs When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
8
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Forest Springs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.3%
5–14 hours
23.0%
15–29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
14.9%
Did not do domestic work
20.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Forest Springs Household Size

1 person
16.7%
2 persons
55.6%
3 persons
13.9%
4 persons
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Forest Springs Where Residents Moved From

Same address
87
Moved from QLD
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Forest Springs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Forest Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

39%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,541/wk
Median Rent $603/wk
Rent-to-Income 39.1%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Forest Springs

≈ $6,678/month
Median rent $603/wk
Left after rent $938/wk
Rent share 39.1%

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Income: $564/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $353/wk
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Income: $545/wk Rent: $265/wk Save: $338/wk
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Forest Springs vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Brightly
Pop: 52 Income: $819/wk Rent: $183/wk
Bundi
Pop: 52 Income: $1,347/wk
Burleigh
Pop: 52 Income: $966/wk Rent: $400/wk
Coomrith
Pop: 52 Income: $593/wk
Diamondvale
Pop: 52 Income: $762/wk Rent: $400/wk
Elgin (Qld)
Pop: 52 Income: $1,062/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Forest Springs

What is the population of Forest Springs QLD?

The population of Forest Springs QLD is 104 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.0 people per km².Forest Springs is ranked #8,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Forest Springs?

The median personal income in Forest Springs QLD is $565 per week, or $29,380 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $1,424 per week.Forest Springs is ranked #7,545 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Forest Springs?

Median rent in Forest Springs QLD is $603 per week ($2,613 per month).Rent represents 39.1% of household income, which is considered stressed.Forest Springs ranks #198 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Forest Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Forest Springs QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Forest Springs?

The median age in Forest Springs QLD is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Forest Springs a good suburb to live in?

Forest Springs is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 104.The median income is $565/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (39.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31066. All dollar figures in AUD.