What is the median house price in Donnybrook?

The median house price in Donnybrook is $560,000, with +11% year-on-year growth and +60% over 5 years.

What is the rental market like in Donnybrook?

Donnybrook has vacancy rates around 1.5%. Houses rent for a median of $460/week per week (4.3% yield). Units rent for $400/week per week (4.6% yield). Rents grew +7% for houses year-on-year.

Is Donnybrook a safe suburb?

Donnybrook ranks 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) for crime severity (lower is safer). Break-in rates are 40% lower than QLD average and violent crime is 30% lower than QLD average. Crime has been declining across all categories since 2020.

What schools are in Donnybrook?

Donnybrook has no schools within the suburb itself, but is well-served by nearby schools: Bribie Island SHS (~15 min drive, Public).

How is the transport in Donnybrook?

Donnybrook is ~35 min by car by car and ~60 min via Bruce Hwy. The suburb is served by bus routes linking to surrounding transport hubs.

Suburb Intelligence Report

Donnybrook 4510

Northern coastal corridor · City of Moreton Bay · Small coastal town north of Caboolture

7.5 km²·3 parks (4%)·Walk Score 15/100 · Car-Dependent

1,054

Population (2021)

$560,000

Median house price

+11%

YoY growth

$460/week

Median house rent

4.3%

Rental yield

1.5%

Vacancy rate

At a glance

Donnybrook on the Bruce Highway north of Caboolture, the last stop before the highway splits for the Sunshine Coast ? a tiny pocket of homes and holiday shacks that's more of a crossroads than a community. Sixty-five kilometres from Brisbane, it's close enough to Caboolture for services but far enough to feel like you're heading somewhere. The median house price reflects its position as a transitional suburb, and the proximity to the highway makes it a practical choice for people who work between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast.

Crime is 40% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 30% lower than QLD average. Population of 1,054 (2021), growing +5%.

Infrastructure Map

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🚌 Bus services available🏫 1 nearby schools🛒 2 shopping options🏗️ 0 active development sites🌳 3 parks

People & Demographics

Donnybrook has a median age of 42 and 65%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~1000–2000 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).

No schools within Donnybrook itself. See nearby schools below.

🚗 Nearby high-performing schools

These top-rated schools are a short drive from Donnybrook.

Bribie Island SHS · Secondary (7–12) · Public

Serves Bribie + mainland

Bongaree · ~15 min drive

Walkability & Amenities

15/ 100 · Car-Dependent

3 parks incl. Donnybrook Foreshore
1 per 350 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
Donnybrook Village — local shops
Caboolture — 15 min

Transport

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

~35 min by car
~60 min via Bruce Hwy
Bus routes: 655
North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City

Property — Houses

$560,000

Median price

+11%

YoY growth

+3%

Quarterly growth

+60%

5-year growth

~9.5%

Annual compound

Sales volume (12mo)

28–35 avg

Days on market

60%

Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$450,000

Median price

+10%

YoY growth

+3.5%

Quarterly growth

Sales volume (12mo)

20–28 avg

Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$460/week

Median rent

4.3%

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: 1.5%

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. 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

Limited major development activity reported for Donnybrook at this time.

Infrastructure

Donnybrook — quiet coastal village on Pumicestone Passage

Population projection: Projected ~1000–2000 by 2036

Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~9.5%

Annual capital growth

4.3%

House rental yield

Units: 4.6%

1.5%

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 Donnybrook Rd$750,000

Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗

Investor profile: Quiet coastal village
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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