Suburb Intelligence

Kurwongbah 4503

Rural locality — 31km north-west of Brisbane CBD · Moreton Bay Regional Council · 42.4 km² · Walk Score 8/100

⚡ Beverley's read

Kurwongbah is the kind of rural escape that's still close enough to the city to be practical — 31 kilometres north-west of Brisbane with Lake Kurwongbah as its centrepiece. The suburb's 42 square kilometres are mostly acreage and bushland, with a population just over 1,500 spread thinly across the ridges. The median age of 42 and 85% owner-occupancy tell the story of a lifestyle-driven market where people buy for space and privacy, not flipping. Petrie station 15 minutes away keeps it connected, and the lake provides water sports and recreation that you don't get anywhere else in the corridor.

Market Pulse

$1,105,000

Median house price

+2.3%

YoY growth

$590/week

Median rent

2.8%

Rental yield

30–45 avg

Days on market

Liveability

Living here

Liveability Score

5/10

Schools4/10

Transport3/10

Amenities4/10

Growth5/10

Family Fit10/10

Schools & Education

No schools within Kurwongbah itself. See nearby schools below.

🚗 Nearby schools

Dayboro State School · Primary (P–6) · Public

Small community school, strong rural focus

Dayboro · ~10 min drive

Narangba Valley State School · Primary (P–6) · Public

Large modern primary, solid NAPLAN

Narangba · ~15 min drive

Narangba Valley State High School · Secondary (7–12) · Public

2,000+ students, comprehensive programs

Narangba · ~18 min drive

Walkability & Lifestyle

8/ 100 · Car-Dependent

5 parks covering ~2% of area
1 per 310 residents
Bike Score: Very low (rural roads, no dedicated paths)
Westfield North Lakes — 18 min drive
Dayboro Village — 10 min drive
Petrie retail — 15 min drive

Transport

Train station: Petrie. Peak frequency Every 15–20 min peak.

~37 min by train from Petrie (plus ~15 min drive)
~38 min via Gympie Arterial / Dayboro Road

People & Demographics

Kurwongbah has a median age of 42 with 88% family households. Household income averages $2,254/week (Top 30% of QLD suburbs). Population +8.5% since 2016.

1,552

Population

Median age

$2,254/week

Median household income

85.0%

Owner occupied

37/km²

Pop. density

3.2 people

Avg household size

Professionals

Top occupation

Broadly middle-advantage

Queensland

Diversity Index

Low — predominantly Australian-born (81.4%)

Top Ancestries

English (43.9%) · Australian (40.9%) · Scottish (14.2%)

Best Fit

Who Kurwongbah suits

Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Kurwongbah appeals to these buyer profiles.

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Families

Kurwongbah offers 3 nearby schools and 5 parks, with a median age suited to family life.

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Investors

2.8% gross rental yield with vacancy at <1%. Steady — limited supply, high owner-occupancy

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First Home Buyers

Median house price $1,105,000 — may stretch budgets, but good transport links.

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Downsizers

Unit median with Westfield North Lakes — 18 min drive, Dayboro Village — 10 min drive, Petrie retail — 15 min drive nearby. ~37 min by train from Petrie (plus ~15 min drive)

Property Data

Property — Houses

$1,105,000

Median price

+2.3%

YoY growth

N/A

Quarterly growth

N/A — thin market

5-year growth

~4% (limited data)

Annual capital growth

~20 in past 12 months

Sales volume (12mo)

30–45 avg

Days on market

85.0%

Owner-occupied

Property — Units

Median price

YoY growth

Quarterly growth

Sales volume (12mo)

Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$590/week

Median rent

2.8%

Gross yield

N/A

Rent growth (YoY)

N/A

Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

Median rent

Gross yield

Rent growth (YoY)

Demand indicators

Vacancy rate: <1%

Limited rental pool — tight, rural lifestyle demand

Risk & Due Diligence

What to know before buying

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: N/A (limited data — rural) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

Substantially below QLD average

Break-ins vs QLD avg

Substantially below national average

Break-ins vs national

Below QLD average

Vehicle theft vs QLD

Below QLD average

Violent crime vs QLD

Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins Stable · Vehicle theft Stable · Violent Stable
Chance of violent crime: Very low

Flood & Environmental Risk

Low — some areas near Lake Kurwongbah / creeks. Moderate–High (bushland interface). Always verify your specific property:

Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
Limited flood planning areas
Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

Limited major development activity reported for Kurwongbah at this time.

Infrastructure

Lake Kurwongbah — water sports, recreation, fishing
Petrie railway station — 15 min drive
Bunyaville Forest Reserve — adjacent bushland

Population projection: Modest growth — limited developable land

Top Sales

Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + RE data

Recent recorded sales in Kurwongbah across the last 3 months.

Recent sales data loading — check back soon.

Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗

Investor Summary

~4% (limited data)

Annual capital growth

2.8%

House rental yield

Units:

<1%

Vacancy rate

N/A

Rent growth (YoY)

Investor profile: Lifestyle-driven, low yield, high holding costs
Demand indicator: Steady — limited supply, high owner-occupancy
Gentrification risk: Very low (rural, low density)
Subdivision potential: Limited — rural zoning constraints

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Data sources: ABS Census 2021 · QPS Crime Statistics · MySchool / ACARA NAPLAN · Council flood mapping · WalkScore.com · QLD Government population projections · TransLink GTFS. Property data is indicative — verify with current sales. This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice.

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