Suburb Intelligence Report
Bracken Ridge 4017
Northern suburb — 18.3km from Brisbane CBD · Brisbane City Council (Bracken Ridge Ward) · Residential development from 1960s; named after bracken fern that covered the area
At a glance
Bracken Ridge on the ridgeline north of the CBD, giving it a bit of elevation and the breezes that come with it ? a quiet, well-established suburb that's been around long enough to have proper trees and proper community. Eighteen kilometres from the city with excellent bus connections and the Bracken Ridge commercial strip along Telegraph Road, it's the kind of place people land and stay. Aspley Hypermarket and Westfield Chermside are both within easy reach, making it a genuinely convenient base without the premium price tag of the inner ring.
Crime is 35% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 25% lower than QLD average. Population of 17,488 (2021), growing +3.3% since 2016 (from 16,936).
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
Bracken Ridge has a median age of 37 and 72% family households. Population +3.3% since 2016 (from 16,936). Projected: Projected ~19,000–20,000 by 2036 (moderate infill growth).
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 Bracken Ridge.
Walkability & Amenities
- 20 parks including Ferguson Park, Fred Francis Park, Harold Dean Park, Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre
- 1 per 874 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Bracken Ridge Plaza — Woolworths, specialty stores
- Telegraph Road retail strip
- Bracken Ridge Tavern — pub and dining
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~30 min by car / ~45 min by bus
- ~30 min via Telegraph Road / Gympie Arterial
- Bus routes: 310, 320, 330, 335, 338, 340
- Brisbane City, Chermside, Sandgate, Aspley
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Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 20/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5.8% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −16% (2020–24) · Violent −5.0% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 210 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low — some overland flow near Bald Hills Creek. Low-moderate — some bushland interface near Bald Hills Creek corridor. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Brisbane City Council Flood Awareness Map for specific property risk
- Limited flood planning overlay near watercourse corridors
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Bracken Ridge has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Bracken Ridge Library and community facilities
- Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre — public swimming facility
- TAFE Queensland campus
- Multiple bus routes connecting to CBD and Chermside
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Established suburb with good schools, parks, and proximity to major amenity
- Demand indicator: Steady demand, low vacancy, consistent buyer interest
- Gentrification risk: Low-moderate — gradual home improvements and infill development
- Subdivision potential: Moderate — some larger blocks offering subdivision potential
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