What is the median house price in Clontarf?

The median house price in Clontarf is $780,000, with +12% year-on-year growth and +65% over 5 years.

What is the rental market like in Clontarf?

Clontarf has vacancy rates around 1.4%. Houses rent for a median of $530/week per week (3.5% yield). Units rent for $400/week per week (4.6% yield). Rents grew +7% for houses year-on-year.

Is Clontarf a safe suburb?

Clontarf ranks 20/100 for crime severity (lower is safer). Break-in rates are 35% lower and violent crime is 25% lower. Crime has been declining across all categories since 2020.

What schools are in Clontarf?

Clontarf has 1 school within the suburb: Clontarf Beach State School (Primary (P–6), Public).

How is the transport in Clontarf?

Clontarf is ~45 min by car by car and ~45 min via Houghton Hwy. The suburb is served by bus routes linking to surrounding transport hubs.

Suburb Intelligence Report

Clontarf 4019

Redcliffe Peninsula · City of Moreton Bay · Coastal suburb; named after Clontarf, Ireland

4.6 km²·8 parks (10%)·Walk Score 30/100 · Car-Dependent

5,491

Population (2021)

$780,000

Median house price

+12%

YoY growth

$530/week

Median house rent

3.5%

Rental yield

1.4%

Vacancy rate

At a glance

Clontarf on the western side of the Redcliffe Peninsula, looking across the Hays Inlet towards Brisbane ? a water-adjacent suburb that gives you the peninsula lifestyle without the premium of a direct ocean view. Thirty-three kilometres north of the city via the Redcliffe Peninsula line (Kippa-Ring station is closest), it's a mix of waterfront homes, canalside blocks, and older fibro-and-tile holiday houses that are steadily getting renovated. The Clontarf foreshore walking path is one of the peninsula's best-kept secrets.

Crime is 35% lower (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 25% lower. Population of 5,491 (2021), growing +5%.

Infrastructure Map

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🚌 Bus services available🏫 1 nearby schools🛒 2 shopping options🏗️ 1 active development sites🌳 8 parks

People & Demographics

Clontarf has a median age of 37 and 65%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~7000–9000 by 2036.

Around national median

Queensland — 5th decile

60%

Owner-occupied

Professionals

Top occupation

2.7 people

Avg household

Diversity Index

22% not Anglo-Australian

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).

Clontarf Beach State SchoolPrimary (P–6) · Public

Walkability & Amenities

30/ 100 · Car-Dependent

8 parks incl. Clontarf Beach, Hornibrook Esp
1 per 1,000 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
Clontarf Village — IGA
Redcliffe 10 min

Transport

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

~45 min by car
~45 min via Houghton Hwy
Bus routes: 660, 661, 690
North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City

Property — Houses

$780,000

Median price

+12%

YoY growth

+3%

Quarterly growth

+65%

5-year growth

~10%

Annual compound

Sales volume (12mo)

28–35 avg

Days on market

60%

Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$470,000

Median price

+10%

YoY growth

+3.5%

Quarterly growth

Sales volume (12mo)

20–28 avg

Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$530/week

Median rent

3.5%

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: 1.4%

Steady — growing corridor with good amenity and transport links

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 20/100 — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

35% lower

Break-ins vs QLD avg

22% lower

Break-ins vs national

30% lower

Vehicle theft vs QLD

25% lower

Violent crime vs QLD

Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −5% · Vehicle theft −14% · Violent −4.5%
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 195

Flood & Environmental Risk

Moderate — low-lying coastal. Low. 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

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

Clontarf Foreshore Upgrade

Coastal pathway improvements

Infrastructure

Clontarf Beach
Hornibrook Esplanade

Population projection: Projected ~7000–9000 by 2036

Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~10%

Annual capital growth

3.5%

House rental yield

Units: 4.6%

1.4%

Vacancy rate

Strong landlord market

+7%

Rent growth (YoY)

Units: +7.5%

Walk Score /100

📈 Median house price trajectory (2021–2025)

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 Clontarf Rd$1,050,000

Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗

Investor profile: Coastal lifestyle
Demand indicator: Steady demand
Gentrification risk: Low
Subdivision potential: Moderate

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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