Suburb Intelligence Report
Burpengary 4505
Northern growth corridor — 38.9km from Brisbane CBD · City of Moreton Bay · Settled 1870s; name from Aboriginal word 'burpengar' meaning 'place of the green wattle'
At a glance
Burpengary 's name comes from an Aboriginal word for 'place of the green wattle', and it's got that classic northern-corridor feel ? a mix of established homes, new estates, and bushland pockets. Thirty-nine kilometres north of Brisbane with its own railway station and a median house price of $780,000, it's become a popular choice for families who want a train commute without the Caboolture price tag. Four schools (including St Eugene College, Prep-through-12 Catholic) keep the education options strong, and the Burpengary Sports Complex gives the weekend warriors somewhere to play.
Crime is 32% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 25% lower than QLD average. Population of 16,488 (2021), growing +17.6% since 2016 (from 14,022).
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
Burpengary has a median age of 35 and 75% family households. Population +17.6% since 2016 (from 14,022). Projected: Projected ~20,000–22,000 by 2036 (continued residential 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 Burpengary.
Walkability & Amenities
- 20 parks including Burpengary Sports Complex, Cr Ernie Svenson Park, Buchan Park, Grogans Park
- 1 per 824 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Burpengary Plaza — Woolworths, specialty stores
- Burpengary Village — local retail
- Morayfield Shopping Centre — 5 min drive
Transport
1 train station: Burpengary. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak (train).
- ~42 min by train / ~35 min by car
- ~35 min via Bruce Highway
- Bus routes: 660, 664, 667
- North Lakes, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Morayfield, Deception Bay
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Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 22/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −4.8% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −14% (2020–24) · Violent −4.0% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 185 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low-moderate — some overland flow near Burpengary Creek. Moderate — bushland interface on western edges. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
- Council flood planning overlay applies near creek corridor
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Burpengary has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Burpengary railway station — on Caboolture line
- Burpengary Library and Community Centre
- Caboolture Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre — nearby on boundary
- Burpengary Plaza shopping centre
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Growth corridor suburb with railway access and strong family demand
- Demand indicator: Steady buyer and tenant demand with good affordability
- Gentrification risk: Low — growing suburb with diverse housing stock
- Subdivision potential: Moderate-high — some greenfield land still available on western edges
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