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Suburb Intelligence Report

Bongaree 4507

Bribie Island — southern gateway · City of Moreton Bay · Named after Aboriginal leader Bongaree; main Bribie Island town

3.8 km²·6 parks (10%)·Walk Score 35/100 · Car-Dependent
4,528
Population (2021)
$750,000
Median house price
+13%
YoY growth
$520/week
Median house rent
3.6%
Rental yield
1.3%
Vacancy rate

At a glance

Bongaree bribie Island's main town ? the place where most people arrive, shop, and settle. Named after an Aboriginal man who accompanied Matthew Flinders on his exploration of the passage, it's got history, a proper shopping centre, and the Bribie Island RSL anchoring the social scene. Sixty kilometres north of Brisbane and connected by bridge, it's the most accessible part of the island, with median house prices that reflect the island lifestyle premium but remain significantly cheaper than the Sunshine Coast just up the road.

Crime is 40% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 30% lower than QLD average. Population of 4,528 (2021), growing +5%.

Infrastructure Map

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🚌 Bus services available🏫 2 nearby schools🛒 2 shopping options🏗️ 1 active development sites🌳 6 parks

People & Demographics

Bongaree has a median age of 42 and 58%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~5,500–6,500 by 2036.

Around national median
Queensland — 5th decile
60%
Owner-occupied
Professionals
Top occupation
2.7 people
Avg household
Diversity Index
22%
Top Ancestries
English (30%) · Australian (28%) · New Zealand (4%)

Education

NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).

Bongaree State SchoolPrimary (P–6) · Public
Bribie Island State High SchoolSecondary (7–12) · Public
Serves entire Bribie Island

Walkability & Amenities

35/ 100 · Car-Dependent
  • 6 parks incl. Bongaree Foreshore, Bribie Island Jetty
  • 1 per 750 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
  • Bongaree Shopping Centre — Woolworths, specialty
  • Bribie Island RSL — dining

Transport

No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.

  • ~55 min by car
  • ~55 min via Bruce Hwy
  • Bus routes: 640, 641, 642
  • North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City

Property — Houses

$750,000
Median price
+13%
YoY growth
+3%
Quarterly growth
+65%
5-year growth
~11%
Annual compound
40
Sales volume (12mo)
28–35 avg
Days on market
60%
Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$480,000
Median price
+10%
YoY growth
+3.5%
Quarterly growth
20
Sales volume (12mo)
20–28 avg
Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$520/week
Median rent
3.6%
Gross yield
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
+1.5%
Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

$400/week
Median rent
4.6%
Gross yield
+7.5%
Rent growth (YoY)
Demand indicators
Vacancy rate: 1.3%
Steady — corridor with amenity and transport

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

40% lower than QLD average
Break-ins vs QLD avg
28% lower than national average
Break-ins vs national
35% lower than QLD average
Vehicle theft vs QLD
30% lower than QLD average
Violent crime vs QLD
Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −15% (2020–24) · Violent −4.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 200 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)

Flood & Environmental Risk

Moderate coastal. Moderate. 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

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

Bribie Island Town Centre
Ongoing retail and community upgrades
Infrastructure
  • Bongaree Jetty — iconic Bribie landmark
  • Bribie Island SHS
  • Bribie Island Golf Club
Population projection: Projected ~5,500–6,500 by 2036
Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~11%
Annual capital growth
3.6%
House rental yield
Units: 4.6%
1.3%
Vacancy rate
Strong landlord market
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
Units: +7.5%
35
Walk Score /100
📈 Median house price trajectory (2021–2025)
$387k$496k$606k$715k$825k$455k2021$560k2022$640k2023$710k2024$750k2025

Recent Sales

Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates
Last 3 months of recorded sales. Market data refreshes monthly.
DatePropertyPrice
May 2026 — 1 sale
May 20264br, 22 Bongaree Esp$1,050,000
Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗
  • Investor profile: Coastal island lifestyle
  • Demand indicator: Steady demand
  • Gentrification risk: Low-moderate
  • Subdivision potential: Limited
Intelligence sources: ABS Census 2021 · QPS Crime Statistics (via OpenStats/RedSuburbs) · MySchool / ACARA NAPLAN · Council flood mapping · WalkScore.com · QLD Government population projections · TransLink GTFS. Property data indicative — verify with current sales. This report is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Always conduct independent due diligence.

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