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Suburb Intelligence Report

Shorncliffe 4017

Coastal — Shorncliffe line terminus · Brisbane City Council · Residential suburb developed from 1970s–1990s

1.6 km²·6 parks (12%)·Walk Score 58/100 · Car-Dependent
1,739
Population (2021)
$1,350,000
Median house price
+15%
YoY growth
$620/week
Median house rent
2.4%
Rental yield
1.2%
Vacancy rate

At a glance

Shorncliffe the terminus of the Shorncliffe train line ? the end of the line, literally and metaphorically ? a bayside village that's kept its character while the rest of Brisbane's waterfront got developed. Twenty kilometres north of the CBD, it's got a heritage-listed pier, the Shorncliffe Baths with their tidal swimming enclosure, and a foreshore that feels like a holiday town. St Patrick's College (boarding and day) anchors the education scene, and the historic Shorncliffe Hotel has been serving cold beer with bay views since the 1880s.

Crime is 52% lower than QLD avg (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 40% lower. Population of 1,739 (2021), growing +5% since 2016.

Infrastructure Map

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🚆 1 train station🏫 1 nearby schools🛒 2 shopping options🏗️ 1 active development sites🌳 6 parks

People & Demographics

Shorncliffe has a median age of 44 and 52%. Population +5% since 2016. Projected: Projected ~2000–3000 by 2036.

Around national median
Queensland — 5th decile
60%
Owner-occupied
Professionals
Top occupation
2.2 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).

No schools within Shorncliffe itself. See nearby schools below.
🚗 Nearby high-performing schools

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

St Patrick's College · Secondary (5–12) · Catholic
Historic with boarding
Shorncliffe · local drive

Walkability & Amenities

58/ 100 · Car-Dependent
  • 6 parks incl. Shorncliffe Foreshore, Pier
  • 1 per 1,000 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
  • Shorncliffe Village
  • Sandgate 5 min

Transport

1 train station: Shorncliffe. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak.

  • ~35 min by train
  • ~28 min via Sandgate Rd
  • Bus routes: 310, 690
  • North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City, Redcliffe

Property — Houses

$1,350,000
Median price
+15%
YoY growth
+3%
Quarterly growth
+78%
5-year growth
~12.5%
Annual compound
20
Sales volume (12mo)
28–35 avg
Days on market
60%
Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$580,000
Median price
+12%
YoY growth
+3.5%
Quarterly growth
20
Sales volume (12mo)
20–28 avg
Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$620/week
Median rent
2.4%
Gross yield
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
+1.5%
Rent growth (QoQ)

🏢 Unit rental

$480/week
Median rent
4.3%
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% (2020–24) · Violent −5.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 250 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)

Flood & Environmental Risk

Moderate — coastal. Low. Always verify your specific property:

  • Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
  • Coastal overlay
  • Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

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

Shorncliffe Pier Restoration
Heritage pier maintenance
Infrastructure
  • Shorncliffe Station — terminus
  • Shorncliffe Pier
  • St Patrick's College
Population projection: Projected ~2000–3000 by 2036
Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~12.5%
Annual capital growth
2.4%
House rental yield
Units: 4.3%
1.2%
Vacancy rate
Strong landlord market
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
Units: +7.5%
58
Walk Score /100
📈 Median house price trajectory (2021–2025)
$646k$856k$1066k$1275k$1485k$760k2021$920k2022$1.1M2023$1.22M2024$1.35M2025

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 Eagle Tce$2,100,000
Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗
  • Investor profile: Premium bayside
  • Demand indicator: Low stock, high demand
  • Gentrification risk: High
  • Subdivision potential: Very limited
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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