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Suburb Insights/27 May 2026

Living in Sandstone Point: Gateway to Bribie

At the southern tip of Bribie Island, just over the bridge, Sandstone Point is a growing community with water views, the landmark Sandstone Point Hotel with its live music and dining, and the Pumicestone Passage on your doorstep. The first stop over the bridge — and a destination in its own right.

Beverley Gibbons
Beverley Gibbons
Brisbane North Real Estate

Sandstone Point sits at the southern tip of Bribie Island, just over the bridge from the mainland. The Sandstone Point Hotel is a major dining and entertainment destination, drawing visitors from across the region with its water views across the Pumicestone Passage and regular live music.

The suburb is still growing, with new homes and estates filling the available land. The Pumicestone Passage provides kayaking, fishing, and boating access. The island's foreshore parks and walking trails start here. For buyers who want a foothold on Bribie Island with mainland access via the bridge, Sandstone Point is the logical choice at a median around $680K — affordable island-adjacent living.

Who Should Buy Here?

Sandstone Point is for buyers who want Bribie Island living with the mainland a bridge away — the gateway to island life without the full island commitment.

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