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Forest Glen QLD vs Macleay Island QLD: Property Investment Comparison

QLD · 4556  |  QLD · 4184

Forest Glen, QLD
46
Average
out of 100
VS
Macleay Island, QLD
45
Average
out of 100

Forest Glen vs Macleay Island — Head-to-Head Comparison

Metric Forest Glen Macleay Island Winner
Median Sale Price $562,000 $306,000 Forest Glen ✓
Median Weekly Rent (ABS est.) $610/wk $315/wk Forest Glen ✓
Gross Rental Yield 5.6% 5.3% Forest Glen ✓
1yr Price Growth
5yr Price Growth
👥 Population 1,657 3,193 Macleay Island ✓
💵 Median HH Income $72,124/yr $39,260/yr Forest Glen ✓
Renter % 24% 30% Macleay Island ✓
Investment Score 46 45 Forest Glen ✓

Forest Glen — Score Breakdown

Yield 19/25
Growth 8/20
Renter Demand 7/15
Affordability 8/15
Income Stability 4/10
Liquidity 0/10
Confidence 0/5

Macleay Island — Score Breakdown

Yield 18/25
Growth 8/20
Renter Demand 6/15
Affordability 12/15
Income Stability 1/10
Liquidity 0/10
Confidence 0/5
📋 Forest Glen Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
1,657
Median Income
$72,124/yr
Median Age
46
Renter %
24%
Dwellings
412
📋 Macleay Island Demographics (ABS 2021)
Population
3,193
Median Income
$39,260/yr
Median Age
62
Renter %
30%
Dwellings
1,139
Based on government data
Forest Glen scores higher for investment potential
With an investment score of 46/100 and 5.6% gross yield, Forest Glen ranks ahead on our composite scorecard covering yield, affordability, renter demand, income stability, and liquidity.

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Forest Glen vs Macleay Island — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest Glen or Macleay Island better for property investment?
On our composite scorecard, Forest Glen scores 46/100 and Macleay Island scores 45/100, weighing yield, growth, renter demand, affordability, income stability and data confidence. Treat this as a shortlist signal and verify independently.
Which has a higher rental yield, Forest Glen or Macleay Island?
Forest Glen shows an indicative gross yield of 5.64% versus 5.35% for Macleay Island, based on public price and rent data.
What is the median house price in Forest Glen vs Macleay Island?
The median sale price is approximately $562,000 in Forest Glen and $306,000 in Macleay Island from government public records.
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