Suburb Intelligence
Toorbul 4510
Northern coastal corridor · City of Moreton Bay · 6.8 km² · Walk Score 15/100
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Toorbul the coastal escape that time forgot ? a sleepy pocket of beach houses and permanent retirees on the mainland shore of Pumicestone Passage, sixty kilometres north of Brisbane. The Toorbul foreshore has that unpretentious, salty character that most of Queensland's coast lost decades ago, with a pub, a boat ramp, and views across to Bribie Island that make the drive worthwhile. Property prices are modest by any coastal standard, reflecting the distance and the quietness ? exactly what the locals want.
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Living in Toorbul
Living in Toorbul: Fishing Village by the Passage
Toorbul is one of those places that time forgot — a genuine fishing village on the Pumicestone Passage opposite Bribie Island. Modest homes, a boat ramp, a community hall, and the Glasshouse Mountains rising in the distance. The pace of life is measured in tides, not traffic.
The Toorbul Community Hall is the social centre. The Bribie Island bridge is 10 minutes north. For buyers who want a coastal retreat — a weekender, a permanent escape, or simply a place where the boat ramp sees more action than the main road — Toorbul offers genuine character at a median around $540K, one of the lowest on the coast.
Who Should Buy Here?
Toorbul is for buyers who want a genuine fishing village — modest, friendly, and genuinely coastal — at a price that doesn't require a city salary.
Liveability
Living here
Liveability Score
5/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 3 parks covering 5% of area
- 1 per 300
- Bike Score: Low
- Toorbul Village — IGA, cafe
- Caboolture 12 min
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~35 min by car
- ~55 min via Bruce Hwy
- Bus routes: 655
- North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City
People & Demographics
Toorbul has a median age of 44 with 62%. Household income averages $1,650/week (Mid-range). Population +5%.
Best Fit
Who Toorbul suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Toorbul appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Risk & Due Diligence
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −15% (2020–24) · Violent −4.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 200 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Moderate coastal. Low. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
- Council flood planning overlay may apply
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Limited major development activity reported for Toorbul at this time.
- Toorbul — coastal village on Pumicestone Passage
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Toorbul across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- Investor profile: Coastal lifestyle affordable entry
- Demand indicator: Steady demand
- Gentrification risk: Low
- Subdivision potential: Moderate
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Living in Toorbul: Fishing Village by the Passage
On the Pumicestone Passage opposite Bribie Island, Toorbul is a genuine fishing village — modest homes, a boat ramp, a community hall, and a pace of life that's measured in tides, not traffic. The Glasshouse Mountains provide the backdrop. For buyers who want to get away from it all.
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