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Suburb Intelligence Report

Draper 4520

Western MBRC — rural residential · City of Moreton Bay · Rural suburb named after pioneer family

17.2 km²·3 parks (2%)·Walk Score 5/100 · Car-Dependent
925
Population (2021)
$1,100,000
Median house price
+9.5%
YoY growth
$640/week
Median house rent
3%
Rental yield
0.8%
Vacancy rate

At a glance

Draper pure acreage living on Brisbane's northern fringe ? a suburb where the blocks are measured in hectares, the traffic is measured in kangaroos, and the city lights are a distant glow on the horizon. Eighteen kilometres from the CBD but a world away in feel, it's where people go when they want a shed, a horse, or just enough space that the neighbours aren't an issue. The Draper Wanga Road corridor connects to the highway system, but once you're home, the only sounds are the birds and the wind.

Crime is 40% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 30% lower than QLD average. Population of 925 (2021), growing +5%.

Infrastructure Map

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

People & Demographics

Draper has a median age of 41 and 80%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~1000–1000 by 2036.

Around national median
Queensland — 5th decile
82%
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 Draper itself. See nearby schools below.
🚗 Nearby high-performing schools

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

Albany Creek State School · Primary (P–6) · Public
Est.1875
Albany Creek · ~10 min drive

Walkability & Amenities

5/ 100 · Car-Dependent
  • 3 parks incl. Draper Conservation Reserve
  • 1 per 300 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
  • Albany Creek — 10 min
  • Ferny Hills — 12 min

Transport

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

  • ~35 min by car
  • ~40 min via South Pine Rd
  • Limited

Property — Houses

$1,100,000
Median price
+9.5%
YoY growth
+3%
Quarterly growth
+48%
5-year growth
~8.5%
Annual compound
10
Sales volume (12mo)
40–50
Days on market
82%
Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$450,000
Median price
+10%
YoY growth
+3.5%
Quarterly growth
20
Sales volume (12mo)
20–28 avg
Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$640/week
Median rent
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: 0.8%
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

Low — elevated. Moderate-high. 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

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

Draper Rural Suburb
Acreage lifestyle with conservation values
Infrastructure
  • Draper Conservation Reserve
  • South Pine River corridor
Population projection: Projected ~1000–1000 by 2036
Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~8.5%
Annual capital growth
3%
House rental yield
Units: 4.6%
0.8%
Vacancy rate
Strong landlord market
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
Units: +7.5%
5
Walk Score /100
📈 Median house price trajectory (2021–2025)
$629k$774k$920k$1065k$1210k$740k2021$850k2022$940k2023$1.03M2024$1.1M2025

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 20265br acreage, 22 Draper Rd$1,420,000
Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗
  • Investor profile: Acreage lifestyle
  • Demand indicator: Steady demand
  • Gentrification risk: Low
  • Subdivision potential: High
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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