What is the median house price in Kurwongbah?

The median house price in Kurwongbah is $1,105,000, with +2.3% year-on-year growth and N/A — thin market over 5 years.

What is the rental market like in Kurwongbah?

Kurwongbah has vacancy rates around <1%. Houses rent for a median of $590/week per week (2.8% yield). Units rent for per week ( yield). Rents grew N/A for houses year-on-year.

Is Kurwongbah a safe suburb?

Kurwongbah ranks N/A (limited data — rural) for crime severity (lower is safer). Break-in rates are Substantially below QLD average and violent crime is Below QLD average. Crime has been declining across all categories since 2020.

What schools are in Kurwongbah?

Kurwongbah has no schools within the suburb itself, but is well-served by nearby schools: Dayboro State School (~10 min drive, Public), Narangba Valley State School (~15 min drive, Public), Narangba Valley State High School (~18 min drive, Public).

How is the transport in Kurwongbah?

Kurwongbah has 1 train station: Petrie. The CBD is ~37 min by train from Petrie (plus ~15 min drive) or ~38 min via Gympie Arterial / Dayboro Road.

Suburb Intelligence Report

Kurwongbah 4503

Rural locality — 31km north-west of Brisbane CBD · Moreton Bay Regional Council · Rural/residential area, slow growth

42.4 km²·5 parks (~2%)·Walk Score 8/100 · Car-Dependent

1,552

Population (2021)

$1,105,000

Median house price

+2.3%

YoY growth

$590/week

Median house rent

2.8%

Rental yield

<1%

Vacancy rate

At a glance

Kurwongbah is the kind of rural escape that's still close enough to the city to be practical — 31 kilometres north-west of Brisbane with Lake Kurwongbah as its centrepiece. The suburb's 42 square kilometres are mostly acreage and bushland, with a population just over 1,500 spread thinly across the ridges. The median age of 42 and 85% owner-occupancy tell the story of a lifestyle-driven market where people buy for space and privacy, not flipping. Petrie station 15 minutes away keeps it connected, and the lake provides water sports and recreation that you don't get anywhere else in the corridor.

Crime is Substantially below QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is Below QLD average. Population of 1,552 (2021), growing +8.5% since 2016.

Infrastructure Map

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🚆 1 train station🏫 3 nearby schools🛒 3 shopping options🏗️ 0 active development sites🌳 5 parks

People & Demographics

Kurwongbah has a median age of 42 and 88% family households. Population +8.5% since 2016. Projected: Modest growth — limited developable land.

Broadly middle-advantage

Queensland

85.0%

Owner-occupied

Professionals

Top occupation

3.2 people

Avg household

Diversity Index

Low — predominantly Australian-born (81.4%)

Top Ancestries

English (43.9%) · Australian (40.9%) · Scottish (14.2%)

Education

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

No schools within Kurwongbah itself. See nearby schools below.

🚗 Nearby high-performing schools

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

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

Small community school, strong rural focus

Dayboro · ~10 min drive

Narangba Valley State School · Primary (P–6) · Public

Large modern primary, solid NAPLAN

Narangba · ~15 min drive

Narangba Valley State High School · Secondary (7–12) · Public

2,000+ students, comprehensive programs

Narangba · ~18 min drive

Walkability & Amenities

8/ 100 · Car-Dependent

Lake Kurwongbah, Bunyaville Forest Reserve (adjacent)
1 per 310 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
Westfield North Lakes — 18 min drive
Dayboro Village — 10 min drive
Petrie retail — 15 min drive

Transport

1 train station: Petrie. Peak frequency Every 15–20 min peak.

~37 min by train from Petrie (plus ~15 min drive)
~38 min via Gympie Arterial / Dayboro Road

Property — Houses

$1,105,000

Median price

+2.3%

YoY growth

N/A

Quarterly growth

N/A — thin market

5-year growth

~4% (limited data)

Annual compound

~20 in past 12 months

Sales volume (12mo)

30–45 avg

Days on market

85.0%

Owner-occupied

Property — Units

Median price

YoY growth

Quarterly growth

Sales volume (12mo)

Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$590/week

Median rent

2.8%

Gross yield

N/A

Rent growth (YoY)

N/A

Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

Median rent

Gross yield

Rent growth (YoY)

Demand indicators

Vacancy rate: <1%

Limited rental pool — tight, rural lifestyle demand

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: N/A (limited data — rural) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

Substantially below QLD average

Break-ins vs QLD avg

Substantially below national average

Break-ins vs national

Below QLD average

Vehicle theft vs QLD

Below QLD average

Violent crime vs QLD

Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins Stable · Vehicle theft Stable · Violent Stable
Chance of violent crime victimisation: Very low

Flood & Environmental Risk

Low — some areas near Lake Kurwongbah / creeks. Moderate–High (bushland interface). Always verify your specific property:

Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
Limited flood planning areas
Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

Limited major development activity reported for Kurwongbah at this time.

Infrastructure

Lake Kurwongbah — water sports, recreation, fishing
Petrie railway station — 15 min drive
Bunyaville Forest Reserve — adjacent bushland

Population projection: Modest growth — limited developable land

Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~4% (limited data)

Annual capital growth

2.8%

House rental yield

Units:

<1%

Vacancy rate

Strong landlord market

N/A

Rent growth (YoY)

Units:

Walk Score /100

📈 Median house price trajectory

Insufficient sales data to display a price trend for this suburb. Markets with fewer transactions don't have reliable year-over-year comparisons.

Recent Sales

Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + RE data

Last 3 months of recorded sales. Market data refreshes monthly.

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Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗

Investor profile: Lifestyle-driven, low yield, high holding costs
Demand indicator: Steady — limited supply, high owner-occupancy
Gentrification risk: Very low (rural, low density)
Subdivision potential: Limited — rural zoning constraints

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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