What is the median house price in Fitzgibbon?

The median house price in Fitzgibbon is $900,000, with +12.0% year-on-year growth and +67% (since 2021) over 5 years.

What is the rental market like in Fitzgibbon?

Fitzgibbon has vacancy rates around 1.3%. Houses rent for a median of $600/week per week (3.5% yield). Units rent for $460/week per week (4.4% yield). Rents grew +6.8% for houses year-on-year.

Is Fitzgibbon a safe suburb?

Fitzgibbon ranks 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) for crime severity (lower is safer). Break-in rates are 38% lower than QLD average and violent crime is 28% lower than QLD average. Crime has been declining across all categories since 2020.

What schools are in Fitzgibbon?

Fitzgibbon has 1 school within the suburb: Holy Spirit College (Secondary (7–12), Catholic). Nearby high-performing schools include Taigum State School (~4 min drive), Aspley State High School (~8 min drive), Sandgate District State High School (~8 min drive).

How is the transport in Fitzgibbon?

Fitzgibbon is ~25 min by car / ~40 min by bus by car and ~25 min via Telegraph Road / Gympie Arterial. The suburb is served by bus routes linking to surrounding transport hubs.

Suburb Intelligence Report

Fitzgibbon 4018

Northern suburb — 16.5km from Brisbane CBD · Brisbane City Council (Bracken Ridge Ward) · Subdivided for residential use in 1980s–90s; named after Abram Fitzgibbon, chief railway engineer

3.1 km²·8 parks (11%)·Walk Score 30/100 · Car-Dependent

6,296

Population (2021)

$900,000

Median house price

+12.0%

YoY growth

$600/week

Median house rent

3.5%

Rental yield

1.3%

Vacancy rate

At a glance

Fitzgibbon one of Brisbane's newest suburbs ? carved out of Carseldine in 2012 and still taking shape around the Holy Spirit College (a brand-new Catholic secondary that opened in 2022). Fifteen kilometres north of the CBD with Carseldine station at its doorstep, it's designed around the Urban Village concept with higher-density living, parks, and retail all within walking distance. This is the test case for modern urban infill in Brisbane's north ? and early signs suggest it's working.

Crime is 38% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 28% lower than QLD average. Population of 6,296 (2021), growing +11.3% since 2016 (from 5,656).

Infrastructure Map

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🚌 Bus services available🏫 4 nearby schools🛒 3 shopping options🏗️ 1 active development sites🌳 8 parks

People & Demographics

Fitzgibbon has a median age of 33 and 70% family households. Population +11.3% since 2016 (from 5,656). Projected: Projected ~7,500–8,500 by 2036 (completing current development).

Around national median advantage level

Queensland — 5th decile

52%

Owner-occupied

Professionals

Top occupation

2.7 people

Avg household

Diversity Index

45% not Anglo-Australian (3rd+ gen)

Top Ancestries

English (24%) · Australian (22%) · Indian (10%)

Education

NAPLAN context below. For detailed school-level NAPLAN scores and trend data, visit MySchool (myschool.edu.au).

Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary (7–12) · Catholic · ~$6,000/yr

New Catholic secondary (opened 2022) eventually for 900 students; modern facilities

🚗 Nearby high-performing schools

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

Taigum State School · Primary (P–6) · Public

Established primary with solid NAPLAN baseline

Taigum · ~4 min drive

Aspley State High School · Secondary (7–12) · Public

Comprehensive public high school with specialist programs

Aspley · ~8 min drive

Sandgate District State High School · Secondary (7–12) · Public

Well-regarded coastal high school with strong programs

Deagon · ~8 min drive

Walkability & Amenities

30/ 100 · Car-Dependent

8 parks including Bill Brown Sports Reserve, Cambridge Crescent Park, Iris Place Park, Silkyoak Circuit Park
1 per 787 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
Fitzgibbon retail strip — medical centre, convenience store, dining
Bracken Ridge Plaza — 4 min drive
Westfield Chermside — 8 min drive

Transport

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

~25 min by car / ~40 min by bus
~25 min via Telegraph Road / Gympie Arterial
Bus routes: 335, 338, 339
Brisbane City, Chermside, Carseldine, Aspley

Property — Houses

$900,000

Median price

+12.0%

YoY growth

+3.0%

Quarterly growth

+67% (since 2021)

5-year growth

~10.8% annually

Annual compound

65 in past 12 months

Sales volume (12mo)

25–30 avg

Days on market

52%

Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$540,000

Median price

+10.0%

YoY growth

+3.5%

Quarterly growth

35 in past 12 months

Sales volume (12mo)

18–25 avg

Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$600/week

Median rent

3.5%

Gross yield

+6.8%

Rent growth (YoY)

+1.6%

Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

$460/week

Median rent

4.4%

Gross yield

+7.5%

Rent growth (YoY)

Demand indicators

Vacancy rate: 1.3%

Steady — newer suburb close to Chermside with diverse population and good amenity

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

38% lower than QLD average

Break-ins vs QLD avg

25% lower than national average

Break-ins vs national

32% lower than QLD average

Vehicle theft vs QLD

28% lower than QLD average

Violent crime vs QLD

Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −5.5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −15% (2020–24) · Violent −4.8% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 195 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)

Flood & Environmental Risk

Low — former landfill site capped and developed; modern stormwater management. Low (urban suburb, fully developed residential). Always verify your specific property:

Check Brisbane City Council Flood Awareness Map for specific property risk
Limited flood planning overlay near Cabbage Tree Creek
Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

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

Fitzgibbon Community Centre

Family-friendly learning and social inclusion hub serving the diverse local community

Infrastructure

Fitzgibbon Community Centre — social inclusion hub
Telegraph Road — major arterial connection
Emily Seebohm Aquatic Centre (nearby)
Close to Westfield Chermside and Prince Charles Hospital

Population projection: Projected ~7,500–8,500 by 2036 (completing current development)

Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~10.8% annually

Annual capital growth

3.5%

House rental yield

Units: 4.4%

1.3%

Vacancy rate

Strong landlord market

+6.8%

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 house, 22 Roghan Rd$1,150,000

Apr 2026 — 2 sales

Apr 20264br house, 45 Beams Rd$1,050,000

Apr 20263br house, 15 Lacey Rd$880,000

Mar 2026 — 2 sales

Mar 20263br house, 8 Telegraph Rd$980,000

Mar 20262br unit, 12/35 Beams Rd$620,000

Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗

Investor profile: Developing suburb close to Chermside with diverse population and good rental demand
Demand indicator: Steady demand with good rental yields
Gentrification risk: Low-moderate — gradually improving housing stock
Subdivision potential: Limited — mostly built-out residential

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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