What is the median house price in Scarborough?

The median house price in Scarborough is $880,000, with +13% year-on-year growth and +66% over 5 years.

What is the rental market like in Scarborough?

Scarborough has vacancy rates around 1.2%. Houses rent for a median of $560/week per week (3.3% yield). Units rent for $400/week per week (4.6% yield). Rents grew +7% for houses year-on-year.

Is Scarborough a safe suburb?

Scarborough ranks 12/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) for crime severity (lower is safer). Break-in rates are 52% lower than QLD avg and violent crime is 40% lower. Crime has been declining across all categories since 2020.

What schools are in Scarborough?

Scarborough has 1 school within the suburb: Scarborough State School (Primary (P–6), Public).

How is the transport in Scarborough?

Scarborough is ~40 min by car by car and ~40 min via Houghton Hwy. The suburb is served by bus routes linking to surrounding transport hubs.

Suburb Intelligence Report

Scarborough 4020

Redcliffe Peninsula · City of Moreton Bay · Residential suburb

4.8 km²·8 parks (11%)·Walk Score 32/100 · Car-Dependent

5,003

Population (2021)

$880,000

Median house price

+13%

YoY growth

$560/week

Median house rent

3.3%

Rental yield

1.2%

Vacancy rate

At a glance

Scarborough the northern gateway to the Redcliffe Peninsula ? the last suburb before you hit the ocean, with Newport Waterfront and the Scarborough Marina anchoring a lifestyle that revolves around the water. Thirty kilometres north of Brisbane, it's got the Scarborough Beach Park, a boat harbour, and the kind of coastal energy that makes you want to buy a tinny. The median house price reflects the premium for water access, and the new boat ramp and harbour upgrades have only increased the suburb's appeal for the boating crowd.

Crime is 52% lower than QLD avg (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 40% lower. Population of 5,003 (2021), growing +5%.

Infrastructure Map

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

People & Demographics

Scarborough has a median age of 42 and 58%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~7000–8000 by 2036.

Around national median

Queensland — 5th decile

60%

Owner-occupied

Professionals

Top occupation

2.7 people

Avg household

Diversity Index

22% not Anglo-Australian

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).

Scarborough State SchoolPrimary (P–6) · Public

Walkability & Amenities

32/ 100 · Car-Dependent

8 parks incl. Scarborough Beach Park
1 per 1,000 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
Scarborough Village

Transport

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

~40 min by car
~40 min via Houghton Hwy
Bus routes: 690, 692
North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City

Property — Houses

$880,000

Median price

+13%

YoY growth

+3%

Quarterly growth

+66%

5-year growth

~10.5%

Annual compound

Sales volume (12mo)

28–35 avg

Days on market

60%

Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$510,000

Median price

+10%

YoY growth

+3.5%

Quarterly growth

Sales volume (12mo)

20–28 avg

Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$560/week

Median rent

3.3%

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: 1.2%

Steady — growing corridor with good amenity and transport links

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 12/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

52% lower than QLD avg

Break-ins vs QLD avg

38% lower than nat avg

Break-ins vs national

45% lower

Vehicle theft vs QLD

40% lower

Violent crime vs QLD

Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −6.5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −18% · Violent −5.5%
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 250

Flood & Environmental Risk

Moderate coastal. Low. 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

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

Scarborough Boat Harbour

Marina and waterway upgrades

Infrastructure

Scarborough Beach
Scarborough Boat Harbour

Population projection: Projected ~7000–8000 by 2036

Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~10.5%

Annual capital growth

3.3%

House rental yield

Units: 4.6%

1.2%

Vacancy rate

Strong landlord market

+7%

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, 22 Scarborough Rd$1,200,000

Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗

Investor profile: Coastal with marina
Demand indicator: Steady demand
Gentrification risk: Low
Subdivision potential: Moderate

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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