Tropical Drive in Forest Lake tells a compelling story of transformation and community roots. From its modest beginnings in 1936, when University Road was sparsely populated and didn’t yet connect Grovely Terrace to Glen Holm Street, the area has evolved into a well-established residential pocket.
Today, with 65% of properties owner-occupied and an average residency of nearly 9 years, the street demonstrates strong neighbourhood stability. Historical sales data, such as 15 Tropical Drive trading for $367,000 in February 2006, offers fascinating insights into the area’s growth. Below, an aerial image from 1936 captures a glimpse of the street’s origins, while the fact that 37% of residents have called Tropical Drive home for over a decade speaks to its enduring appeal as a family-friendly destination.
Tropical Dr, Forest Lake Residents
NUMBER OF PROPERTIES: 35
% OF OWNER OCCUPIERS ON STREET: 65%
AVERAGE TIME FOR OWNER OCCUPIERS: 8 years and 10 months
% OF PEOPLE 10+ YEARS: 37%
Tropical Dr, Forest Lake – As It Looked in 1936
Tropical Dr, Forest Lake in 1936
SOME RECENT SALES ON TROPICAL DR, FOREST LAKE
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 39 Tropical Dr, Forest Lake | NA | Oct 2024 |
| 2 Tropical Dr, Forest Lake | $940,000 | Jul 2024 |
SOME TYPICAL PROPERTY SALES ON TROPICAL DR FROM YESTERYEAR
| Property Address | Sale Price | Sale Date |
| 15 Tropical Dr, Forest Lake | $367,000 | Feb 2006 |
| 5 Tropical Dr, Forest Lake | $185,000 | Feb 2006 |
| 13 Tropical Dr, Forest Lake | $357,500 | Apr 2006 |
SUBURB PROFILE
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Forest Lake in 2024 was $730,000
The median price of a 3 Bedroom House in Forest Lake in 2020 was $386,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 3 BEDROOM HOUSE IN FOREST LAKE SINCE 2020 : $344,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Forest Lake in 2024 was $865,000
The median price of a 4 Bedroom House in Forest Lake in 2020 was $501,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 4 BEDROOM HOUSE IN FOREST LAKE SINCE 2020 : $364,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Forest Lake in 2024 was $1,125,000
The median price of a 5 Bedroom House in Forest Lake in 2020 was $628,000
TYPICAL INCREASE OF A 5 BEDROOM HOUSE IN FOREST LAKE SINCE 2020 : $497,000
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