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Suburb Intelligence Report

Stafford Heights 4053

Northern growth corridor · Brisbane City Council (McDowall Ward) · Residential suburb developed from 1970s–1990s

2.8 km²·7 parks (10%)·Walk Score 45/100 · Car-Dependent
3,393
Population (2021)
$1,100,000
Median house price
+14%
YoY growth
$610/week
Median house rent
2.9%
Rental yield
1.2%
Vacancy rate

At a glance

Stafford Heights on the high side of Stafford ? literally ? perched up near Sparkes Hill with views across the northern suburbs that make the morning commute slightly more tolerable. Nine kilometres from the CBD and sharing all the Stafford amenity (Stafford City, Kedron Brook bikeway, the knockdown-rebuild energy), it's got slightly bigger blocks and slightly quieter streets than its lower neighbour. The price premium versus Stafford proper reflects the elevation advantage and the sense of space you don't always get in the inner ring.

Crime is 52% lower than QLD avg (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 40% lower. Population of 3,393 (2021), growing +5% since 2016.

Infrastructure Map

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🚌 Bus services available🏫 2 nearby schools🛒 2 shopping options🏗️ 1 active development sites🌳 7 parks

People & Demographics

Stafford Heights has a median age of 36 and 65%. Population +5% since 2016. Projected: Projected ~4000–5000 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).

Stafford Heights State SchoolPrimary (EC–6) · Public
🚗 Nearby high-performing schools

These top-rated schools are a short drive from Stafford Heights.

Kedron SHS · Secondary (7–12) · Public
Top public
Kedron · ~6 min drive

Walkability & Amenities

45/ 100 · Car-Dependent
  • 7 parks incl. Webster Road Park
  • 1 per 1,000 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
  • Stafford City 3 min
  • Chermside 5 min

Transport

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

  • ~35 min by car
  • ~18 min via Stafford Rd
  • Bus routes: 350, 353, 359
  • North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City, Redcliffe

Property — Houses

$1,100,000
Median price
+14%
YoY growth
+3%
Quarterly growth
+75%
5-year growth
~11.5%
Annual compound
28
Sales volume (12mo)
28–35 avg
Days on market
60%
Owner-occupied

Property — Units

$450,000
Median price
+10%
YoY growth
+3.5%
Quarterly growth
20
Sales volume (12mo)
20–28 avg
Days on market

Rental Market

🏠 House rental

$610/week
Median rent
2.9%
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% (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

Low — elevated. 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

Stafford Heights has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.

Knockdown-Rebuild
Post-war homes replaced
Infrastructure
  • Sparkes Hill reservoir
  • Close to Stafford City
Population projection: Projected ~4000–5000 by 2036
Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~11.5%
Annual capital growth
2.9%
House rental yield
Units: 4.6%
1.2%
Vacancy rate
Strong landlord market
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
Units: +7.5%
45
Walk Score /100
📈 Median house price trajectory (2021–2025)
$536k$704k$873k$1041k$1210k$630k2021$760k2022$890k2023$1.02M2024$1.1M2025

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 Webster Rd$1,420,000
Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗
  • Investor profile: Elevated quiet suburb
  • Demand indicator: Steady buyer and tenant demand
  • Gentrification risk: Moderate
  • 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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