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Suburb Intelligence Report

Toorbul 4510

Northern coastal corridor · City of Moreton Bay · Coastal community on Pumicestone Passage

6.8 km²·3 parks (5%)·Walk Score 15/100 · Car-Dependent
895
Population (2021)
$540,000
Median house price
+10.5%
YoY growth
$450/week
Median house rent
4.3%
Rental yield
1.5%
Vacancy rate

At a glance

Toorbul the coastal escape that time forgot ? a sleepy pocket of beach houses and permanent retirees on the mainland shore of Pumicestone Passage, sixty kilometres north of Brisbane. The Toorbul foreshore has that unpretentious, salty character that most of Queensland's coast lost decades ago, with a pub, a boat ramp, and views across to Bribie Island that make the drive worthwhile. Property prices are modest by any coastal standard, reflecting the distance and the quietness ? exactly what the locals want.

Crime is 40% lower than QLD average (break-ins vs QLD) and violent crime is 30% lower than QLD average. Population of 895 (2021), growing +5%.

Infrastructure Map

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🚌 Bus services available🏫 1 nearby schools🛒 2 shopping options🏗️ 0 active development sites🌳 3 parks

People & Demographics

Toorbul has a median age of 44 and 62%. Population +5%. Projected: Projected ~1000–1000 by 2036.

Around national median
Queensland — 5th decile
60%
Owner-occupied
Professionals
Top occupation
2.7 people
Avg household
Diversity Index
22%
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 Toorbul itself. See nearby schools below.
🚗 Nearby high-performing schools

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

Bribie Island SHS · Secondary (7–12) · Public
Serves Bribie + mainland
Bongaree · ~12 min drive

Walkability & Amenities

15/ 100 · Car-Dependent
  • 3 parks incl. Toorbul Foreshore
  • 1 per 300 across playgrounds, sports fields, bushland reserves
  • Toorbul Village — IGA, cafe
  • Caboolture 12 min

Transport

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

  • ~35 min by car
  • ~55 min via Bruce Hwy
  • Bus routes: 655
  • North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City

Property — Houses

$540,000
Median price
+10.5%
YoY growth
+3%
Quarterly growth
+58%
5-year growth
~9%
Annual compound
8
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

$450/week
Median rent
4.3%
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: 1.5%
Steady — corridor with amenity and transport

Safety & Crime Intelligence

Crime score: 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.

40% lower than QLD average
Break-ins vs QLD avg
28% lower than national average
Break-ins vs national
35% lower than QLD average
Vehicle theft vs QLD
30% lower than QLD average
Violent crime vs QLD
Trend (2020–2024, all crimes declining):
Break-ins −5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −15% (2020–24) · Violent −4.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime victimisation: 1 in 200 (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
  • Council flood planning overlay may apply
  • Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot

Development & Infrastructure Pipeline

Limited major development activity reported for Toorbul at this time.

Infrastructure
  • Toorbul — coastal village on Pumicestone Passage
Population projection: Projected ~1000–1000 by 2036
Source: Council growth strategy + QLD Government projections

Investor Summary

~9%
Annual capital growth
4.3%
House rental yield
Units: 4.6%
1.5%
Vacancy rate
Strong landlord market
+7%
Rent growth (YoY)
Units: +7.5%
15
Walk Score /100
📈 Median house price trajectory (2021–2025)
$289k$365k$442k$518k$594k$340k2021$410k2022$470k2023$510k2024$540k2025

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 Toorbul St$720,000
Data sourced from public property recordsView all sold listings ↗
  • Investor profile: Coastal lifestyle affordable entry
  • 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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