Suburb Intelligence Report
Murrumba Downs 4503
Northern suburb — 24.6km from Brisbane CBD · City of Moreton Bay · Residential development from 1970s; named after Thomas Petrie's Murrumba property (Yuggera: 'good place')
At a glance
Murrumba Downs right on the Redcliffe Peninsula line between Kallangur and Petrie, a well-established family suburb that's been absorbing overflow from the exploding northern corridor. The Murrumba State Secondary College was Queensland's first Flying Start school, giving local families a genuine reason to stay put rather than look elsewhere. With a median house price around $820,000 and good access to both the Bruce Highway and the train line, it's the kind of solid middle-ground suburb that investors and families both appreciate.
Crime is 48% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 38% lower than QLD average. Population of 10,795 (2021), growing +1.1% since 2016 (from 10,681).
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People & Demographics
Murrumba Downs has a median age of 35 and 78% family households. Population +1.1% since 2016 (from 10,681). Projected: Projected ~11,500–12,500 by 2036 (limited infill 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 Murrumba Downs.
Walkability & Amenities
- 10 parks including John Oxley Reserve (10ha), Black Duck Creek corridor, various pocket parks
- 1 per 1,080 residents across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
- Murrumba Downs Shopping Centre — local retail
- Westfield North Lakes — 5 min drive
- Kallangur Village — 5 min drive
Transport
1 train station: Murrumba Downs. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak (train).
- ~30 min by train / ~25 min by car
- ~25 min via Bruce Highway
- Bus routes: 660, 665, 668
- North Lakes, Redcliffe, Strathpine, Brisbane City
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Rental Market
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 15/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −6.0% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −18% (2020–24) · Violent −5.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 220 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low-moderate — areas near North Pine River and Freshwater Creek subject to flooding. Low (urban suburb, fully developed residential). Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
- Council flood planning overlay applies near river corridor
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Murrumba Downs has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Murrumba Downs railway station — on Redcliffe Peninsula line
- John Oxley Reserve — 10ha bushland reserve
- Close to Westfield North Lakes and North Lakes Health Precinct
Investor Summary
Recent Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimates- Investor profile: Stable family suburb with railway access and good schooling options
- Demand indicator: Steady demand, low vacancy, consistent family buyer interest
- Gentrification risk: Low — well-established suburb with quality housing stock
- Subdivision potential: Limited — mostly built-out with standard lot sizes
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