Suburb Intelligence Report
Bald Hills 4036
Northern suburb — 16km from CBD · Brisbane City Council (Bracken Ridge Ward) · Established 1860s; named after the Bald Hills station property
At a glance
Bald Hills quietly between Bracken Ridge and Carseldine, a well-established northern suburb that's been around since the 1860s but flies under the radar compared to its flashier neighbours. The Bald Hills State School dates back to 1864 — one of the oldest in the region — and St Paul’s School (Anglican, Prep–12) sits right in the suburb, giving families serious schooling options without leaving the postcode. The Redcliffe Peninsula train line stops at Bald Hills station, making the CBD a 30-minute trip, and you’re bracketed by Carseldine Urban Village to the south and the Bracken Ridge commercial strip to the north. House prices are sub-$1M, a relative bargain in the northern corridor, with 60% growth over five years.
Crime is 52% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 40% lower than QLD average. Population of 7,775 (2021), growing +2.3% since 2016.
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
Bald Hills has a median age of 38 and 70%. Population +2.3% since 2016. Projected: Projected ~10,000–12,000 by 2036.
Education
NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).
These top-rated schools are a short drive from Bald Hills.
Walkability & Amenities
- 8 parks including Hinchcliffe Park, Bald Hills Park, Kremzow Road Reserve, Norris Creek corridor
- 1 per 972 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Bald Hills Village — local shops, services
- Bracken Ridge Tavern — dining and bottleshop
- Carseldine Urban Village — 5 min drive
Transport
1 train station: Bald Hills. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak.
- ~30 min by train
- ~25 min via Gympie Arterial
- Bus routes: 335, 338, 339, 340
- Brisbane City, Chermside, Bracken Ridge, Carseldine, Strathpine
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Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 12/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −6.5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −18% (2020–24) · Violent −5.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 250 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low overall — minor overland flow near Norris Creek. Low (urban suburb). Always verify your specific property:
- Check Brisbane City Council Flood Awareness Map
- Limited flood planning overlay near creek corridors
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Bald Hills has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Bald Hills Station — Redcliffe Peninsula line (30 min to CBD)
- St Paul's School — Prep–12 Anglican school
- Gympie Arterial Road — direct connection to Bruce Highway
- Carseldine Urban Village — major renewal project 5 min south
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Established suburb with railway station and private school = steady demand
- Demand indicator: Steady buyer and tenant demand, good affordability
- Gentrification risk: Low — established suburb with stable housing stock
- Subdivision potential: Limited — mostly built-out residential blocks
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