Suburb Intelligence Report
Eatons Hill 4037
Northern suburb — 20.8km from Brisbane CBD · City of Moreton Bay · Residential development from early 1970s; named after pioneer William Eaton
At a glance
Eatons Hill feels further out than it actually is ? and that's exactly the point. Twenty-one kilometres north of Brisbane, it's got the space and quiet that families crave, with bigger blocks, bushland pockets, and an actual pub (the Eatons Hill Hotel) that's become a genuine local institution. Population's actually dipped slightly since 2016, unusual for this corridor, because the suburb's essentially fully developed with 72% owner-occupier rates. The South Pine River corridor gives it a natural boundary that keeps things peaceful.
Crime is 58% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 48% lower than QLD average. Population of 7,822 (2021).
Infrastructure Map
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People & Demographics
Eatons Hill has a median age of 36 and 80% family households. Population −1.9% since 2016 (from 7,973). Projected: Projected ~8,500–9,000 by 2036 (near fully developed, minimal greenfield potential).
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 Eatons Hill.
Walkability & Amenities
- 12 parks including Eatons Hill parklands, Cashs Crossing Reserve, South Pine River corridor
- 1 per 652 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Eatons Hill Hotel — dining, functions, bottleshop
- Albany Creek Village — 5 min drive
- Strathpine Shopping Centre — 8 min drive
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~35 min by car / ~55 min by bus
- ~35 min via South Pine Road / Gympie Arterial
- Bus routes: 357, 358, 359
- Brisbane City, Chermside, Aspley, Strathpine
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Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 11/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −7.5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −22% (2020–24) · Violent −6.2% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 290 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Moderate — some areas near South Pine River corridor (Cashs Crossing area). Moderate — bushfire risk near vegetated western areas and Bunya Crossing. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
- Moreton Bay Council flood planning overlay applies near watercourses
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Limited major development activity reported for Eatons Hill at this time.
- Eatons Hill Hotel — popular dining and entertainment venue
- South Pine Road — key arterial connection
- Close to Strathpine railway station and local bus services
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Established family suburb with acreage lifestyle appeal
- Demand indicator: Low stock turnover, steady buyer demand for family homes
- Gentrification risk: Low — suburb already well-established with high owner-occupier rate
- Subdivision potential: Moderate — some larger acreage properties in western portions offer subdivision potential
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