🏡 Brisbane North Q3 — median house prices up 4.2% YoY📊 Brisbane dwelling values up 1.8% over the past quarter✨ Free property appraisal — discover your home's value today
SuburbsMarket reportsBuyer demandBuyer guidesSelling guidesNewsAsk Beverley
← Back to Suburbs

Suburb Intelligence

Petrie 4502

Moreton Bay growth corridor — 22km from CBD · City of Moreton Bay · 10.3 km² · Walk Score 32/100

⚡ Beverley's read

Petrie one of the most interesting stories in the northern growth corridor right now. Sitting 22km north of Brisbane on the Caboolture line, it’s got the bones of an old timber-and-farming town but a brand-new anchor: the University of the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay campus, which opened in 2020 and brought 3,000 students — and serious development energy — to the suburb. The Petrie railway station puts the CBD 35 minutes away, while the Bruce Highway runs right past for drivers. With a median house price of $780,000 and 65% growth in five years, it’s one of the more affordable options in the corridor while the university precinct slowly transforms the place.

Market Pulse

$780,000
Median house price
+12.5%
YoY growth
$560/week
Median rent
3.7%
Rental yield
28–35 avg
Days on market

Snapshot updated May 2026. Source: Public property records + market estimates.

Thinking of selling in Petrie?

Buyer demand signal: Balanced

In Petrie, conditions look workable, but pricing and presentation still matter. This uses suburb-level signals only, so the next step is checking your property type, street, condition and likely price range.

28–35 avg days on market·120 in past 12 months house sales·+12.5% YoY growth
66
Signal score / 100
Check your home →

Living in Petrie

Living in Petrie: Tom Petrie's Town

Few suburbs can claim a namesake who wrote the book on early Queensland. Tom Petrie's memoir — Tom Petrie's Reminiscences of Early Queensland — is one of the most important records of colonial life in the state, documenting his childhood on the frontier, his relationships with Aboriginal people, and the transformation of the Brisbane region. Petrie was more than just a name on the map; he was a witness to history.
UniSC Moreton Bay at Petrie — transforming the suburb
Present Day

The UniSC Moreton Bay campus at Petrie — opened in 2020, this university has brought thousands of students and a new energy to a suburb that was previously a quiet country town on the North Pine River.

Tom Petrie arrived in the area in the 1850s, when the North Pine River marked the edge of European settlement. His family established a property, and Petrie's memoirs — dictated late in his life — provide a vivid account of early Queensland: the Aboriginal cultures he encountered, the bushrangers, the gold rushes, and the gradual transformation of the bush into farmland. The Petrie Mill, a sawmill that operated for decades, was the town's industrial heart.

For most of the 20th century, Petrie remained a small country town. The Petrie railway station served both the Redcliffe Peninsula and Caboolture lines. The North Pine River provided a green corridor. Then the UniSC Moreton Bay campus opened in 2020 — a $500M+ investment that brought tertiary education and thousands of students to the area. The campus is already driving rental demand and reshaping the suburb's character.

The median of $780K reflects Petrie's transition. It's not yet the premium suburb it's becoming — but with the university, the train line, and the river all working in its favour, the trajectory is clear. For buyers who want to get in before the transformation is complete, Petrie is one of the most compelling stories in the corridor.

Who Should Buy Here?

Petrie is for buyers who see the university town arc — suburbs with a new campus tend to outperform as the student population matures into professionals who stay in the area. It's for families who want the North Pine River, the train line, and a median under $800K. Tom Petrie wrote the book on early Queensland — his suburb is writing a new chapter.

Liveability

Living here

Liveability Score

9/10
Schools10/10
Transport8/10
Amenities7/10
Growth10/10
Family Fit10/10

Schools & Education

Petrie State SchoolPrimary (P–6) · Public
Historic school (est. 1872) with strong community ties and solid NAPLAN foundation
UniSC Moreton BayUniversity campus · Public
Opened 2020 — education, business, health, engineering programs ~3,000 students
Our Lady of the RosaryPrimary (P–6) · Catholic · ~$3,200/yr
Well-regarded Catholic primary serving the Petrie community
🚗 Nearby schools
Strathpine State School · Primary (P–6) · Public
Established local primary school
Strathpine · ~5 min drive
Strathpine State High School · Secondary (7–12) · Public
Comprehensive public high school serving the Petrie-Strathpine area
Strathpine · ~6 min drive
St Paul's School · Prep–12 · Private
Anglican school with strong academic reputation · ~$8k/yr
Bald Hills · ~8 min drive

Walkability & Lifestyle

32/ 100 · Car-Dependent
  • 12 parks covering 10% of area
  • 1 per 835
  • Bike Score: Low — limited dedicated cycling infrastructure
  • Petrie Village — Woolworths, specialty stores
  • Strathpine Shopping Centre — 5 min drive (165 stores)
  • North Lakes Westfield — 10 min drive

Transport

Train station: Petrie. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak.

  • ~35 min by train
  • ~30 min via Bruce Highway
  • Bus routes: 660, 661, 662, 663, 664, 665
  • North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City, Strathpine

People & Demographics

Petrie has a median age of 34 with 72%. Household income averages $1,780/week (Mid-range for Moreton Bay suburbs). Population +11.8% since 2016.

10,018
Population
34
Median age
$1,780/week
Median household income
64%
Owner occupied
973/km²
Pop. density
2.9 people
Avg household size
Technicians & Trades
Top occupation
Around national median
Queensland — 5th decile
Diversity Index
24% not Anglo-Australian
Top Ancestries
English (30%) · Australian (28%) · New Zealand (4%)

Best Fit

Who Petrie suits

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

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
Families
Petrie offers 3 schools within the suburb and 12 parks, with a median age suited to family life.
📈
Investors
3.7% yield with a vacancy rate of 1.2%. ~10.5% annual capital growth. Steady demand with growing student population
🏠
First Home Buyers
Median house price $780,000. 1 train station for city access. Relatively affordable entry point.
🔑
Downsizers
Unit median $490,000 with Petrie Village — Woolworths, specialty stores, Strathpine Shopping Centre — 5 min drive (165 stores), North Lakes Westfield — 10 min drive nearby. ~35 min by train · Units yield 4.6%

Property Data

Property — Houses

$780,000
Median price
+12.5%
YoY growth
+3%
Quarterly growth
+65%
5-year growth
~10.5%
Annual capital growth
120 in past 12 months
Sales volume (12mo)
28–35 avg
Days on market
64%
Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$490,000
Median price
+10.5%
YoY growth
+3.5%
Quarterly growth
40 in past 12 months
Sales volume (12mo)
20–28 avg
Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$560/week
Median rent
3.7%
Gross yield
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
+1.5%
Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

$430/week
Median rent
4.6%
Gross yield
+7.5%
Rent growth (YoY)
Demand indicators
Vacancy rate: 1.2%
Growing — UniSC campus + railway station + affordability driving tenant demand

Risk & Due Diligence

What to know before buying

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 12/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

52% lower than QLD average
Break-ins vs QLD avg
38% lower than national average
Break-ins vs national
45% lower than QLD average
Vehicle theft vs QLD
40% lower than QLD average
Violent crime vs QLD
Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −6.5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −18% (2020–24) · Violent −5.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 250 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)

Flood & Environmental Risk

Moderate — areas near North Pine River subject to flooding. Low-moderate — some bushfire risk in vegetated western areas. Always verify your specific property:

  • Check Moreton Bay Council Flood Viewer
  • Council flood planning overlay applies near river corridor
  • Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

Petrie has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.

UniSC Moreton Bay Campus
University campus opened 2020 — growth catalyst bringing 3,000+ students and significant development investment
Petrie Station Precinct
Transit-oriented development planning around Petrie railway station
North Pine River Corridor
Council planning for improved river access, parkland, and active transport connections
Infrastructure
  • Petrie Station — Caboolture and Redcliffe Peninsula lines
  • UniSC Moreton Bay Campus — university opened 2020
  • Bruce Highway — direct Brisbane and Sunshine Coast access
  • North Pine River — recreational waterway
Population projection: Projected ~13,000–16,000 by 2036 (university precinct growth catalyst)

Top Sales

Recorded examples · verify current status

Recent recorded sales in Petrie across the last 3 months.

DatePropertyPrice
May 2026 — 1 sale
May 20264br, 22 Day St$1,050,000
Apr 2026 — 2 sales
Apr 20264br, 45 Gympie Rd$950,000
Apr 20264br, 12 Old North Rd$880,000
Mar 2026 — 1 sale
Mar 20263br, 38 John St$790,000
Feb 2026 — 2 sales
Feb 20263br, 55 Church St$720,000
Feb 20262br unit, 6/22 Railway Pde$520,000
Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗

Investor Summary

~10.5%
Annual capital growth
3.7%
House rental yield
Units: 4.6%
1.2%
Vacancy rate
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
  • Investor profile: UniSC campus = growth catalyst; affordability + railway = strong fundamentals
  • Demand indicator: Steady demand with growing student population
  • Gentrification risk: Moderate — university presence driving renewal and investment
  • Subdivision potential: Moderate — some larger blocks and undeveloped parcels near the university precinct

What Changed This Week

No recent articles published for Petrie this week. Check back for the latest local updates.

Beverley's real-world take

Living in Petrie: Tom Petrie's Town

Petrie is named after Tom Petrie, an early explorer and settler who established a property here in the 1850s. His memoir, 'Tom Petrie's Reminiscences of Early Queensland', is a classic of Australian colonial literature — a first-hand account of life on the frontier. The Petrie Mill (a sawmill) opera

Read the full guide ↗
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.

Thinking about buying or selling in Petrie?

Beverley knows Petrie inside out. Get an honest assessment of your property's potential — no obligation, just straight talk.

Get a Petrie appraisal ↗
Talk to a local Petrie real estate agent ↗
← Back to all suburbs