Forest Lake, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Forest Lake, in the Brisbane City local government area.
| Locality | Forest Lake |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Brisbane City |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -27.62033 |
| Longitude | 152.96577 |
| Population | 22,581 |
| Density | 2290.2 /km² |
| Area | 9.9 km² |
| Elevation | 57 m |
| Postcode | 4078 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 18 km south-southwest |
Forest Lake is a locality in the Brisbane City local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of 22,581. The locality covers an area of 9.9 km², giving a population density of about 2290.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 57 m above sea level. It lies approximately 18 km south-southwest of Brisbane. Forest Lake is located at 27.6203°S, 152.9658°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4078.
Forest Lake unfolds as a verdant expanse, its landscape a gentle swell of undulating terrain that cradles a central, shimmering body of water. It lies 17.7 km south-south-west of Brisbane City, QLD (from Brisbane City, QLD: bearing 200°T), and is situated 11.8 km east-north-east of Redbank Plains. The surrounding suburbs, a patchwork of well-tended gardens and contemporary homes, spill outwards like water from a brimming cup, their colours softened by the hazy Queensland light. Eucalypts, their rough bark a testament to the sun and wind, punctuate the suburban sprawl, their silvery leaves catching the afternoon breeze and whispering secrets of the land before development. The air here carries a subtle, earthy perfume, a blend of damp soil after a recent shower and the faint, sweet scent of flowering shrubs that bloom with determined vibrancy.
The story of Forest Lake is one of transformation, from rural holdings to a planned residential precinct that has become a significant part of Brisbane’s western corridor. Once, this was land dedicated to the quiet pursuit of agriculture, the soil yielding its bounty to generations of Queensland families. Now, the local economy is anchored by its role as a thriving residential hub, a place where families put down roots and build their futures, drawing on the convenience and community spirit that defines the area. While there are no grand historical monuments, the very streets and parks of Forest Lake are a testament to its evolution, each corner holding a whisper of its past, a quiet echo of the land's earlier life before the houses and the bustling centres emerged.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Forest Lake, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Forest Lake, in the Brisbane City local government area.
Detailed location data for Forest Lake includes the postcode (4078), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Brisbane City), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Forest Lake is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |