Living in Murrumba Downs: The Flying Start Suburb | Suburb Insights

On the Redcliffe Peninsula line between Kallangur and Petrie, Murrumba Downs is a well-established family suburb that's been absorbing overflow from the exploding northern corridor. The Murrumba State Secondary College was Queensland's first Flying Start school — giving families a genuine reason to

Murrumba Downs sits on the Redcliffe Peninsula line between Kallangur and Petrie — a well-established family suburb that's been absorbing overflow from the exploding northern corridor. The Murrumba State Secondary College was Queensland's first Flying Start school, giving families a genuine reason to stay put rather than look elsewhere.

Murrumba Downs developed from the 1990s through the 2000s on what was originally farm and forest land. The Murrumba State Secondary College (Queensland's first Flying Start school, opened 2010) is a major draw for families — a purpose-built public high school with a strong academic focus. Murrumba Downs station on the Redcliffe Peninsula line provides train access to the CBD in about 40 minutes.

The North Lakes Business Park is nearby for employment. Westfield North Lakes handles retail. Black Duck Creek runs through the suburb, providing a green corridor. For families who want a newer home, a top-tier public high school, and a train station — all at a median around $855K — Murrumba Downs is a strong contender.

Who Should Buy Here?

Murrumba Downs is for families who want a newer home, a Flying Start high school, and a train station — the complete family package at a price that doesn't require sacrificing the inner corridor dreams.