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Burpengary, QLD 4505

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$955,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$665,000

market range $625K-$700K

Gross Yield (houses)

3.5%

1yr Growth (houses)

+18.9%

market range +15.0% to +22.5%

Investment snapshot for Burpengary

Burpengary has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals.

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Burpengary market and investor summary

In Burpengary, QLD 4505, houses show a gross rental yield of 3.5%. House prices have moved +18.9% over the past year and +39.4% over three years. At 1.5% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 3.5% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.5% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Burpengary: people, income and schools

Burpengary has a resident population of roughly 16,488, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 20% over five years. The median age is 36, broadly working-age, and families account for 77% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $89,000 a year, or roughly $1,720 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 13% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 11 schools within about 5km, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 35 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 30 for walkability and 5 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.

Population
16,488
+20% over 5yr
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$89,000/yr
Households renting
31%
Family households
77%
Socio-economic rank
5/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
11
avg ICSEA 1002
Unemployment
3.5%
Distance to CBD
35 km
Walk score
30/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Burpengary

What should I check before investing in Burpengary?

Burpengary has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Capital growth of +18.9% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. 3-year capital growth of +39.4% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Burpengary?

The median property price in Burpengary, QLD 4505 is $665K for units.

What rental yield does Burpengary show?

The gross rental yield in Burpengary is 3.5% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Burpengary?

House prices in Burpengary are up 18.9% over the past year and up 39.4% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Burpengary?

The current vacancy rate in Burpengary is 1.5%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Burpengary?

Burpengary has a population of approximately 16,488 residents, with a median age of 36.

What schools are near Burpengary?

There are 11 schools within roughly 5km of Burpengary. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Burpengary's population growing?

The population of Burpengary has grown about 20% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Burpengary from the CBD?

Burpengary is about 35 km from the CBD.

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