Suburb in Focus: Moreton Bay Region Overview
Moreton Bay Region Overview at a Glance
- Location: North of Brisbane, Southeast Queensland
- Region Size: Approx. 2,037 square kilometres
- Distance to Brisbane CBD: 30–60km (suburb dependent)
- Gross Regional Product: $26.527 billion (2025)
- Annual Visitor Economy: $1.2 billion+ (4.85 million visitors per year)
- Home Ownership Rate: 64% own or buying
- Annual House Sales (LGA): 7,600+
- House Price Range: $778,000 (Caboolture South) – $1,650,000 (Newport)
- Top 12-Month House Growth: Newport & Woody Point: 24%
- 5-Year Avg Annual Growth: 12%–18% per year across the region
- House Rental Yield Range: 3.1%–3.9%
- Unit Rental Yield Range: 3.5%–4.1%
- Vacancy Rates: Below 1% across most suburbs
- Key Buyer Demographic: Families, first-home buyers, investors, interstate relocators
- Primary Appeal: Affordability + Lifestyle + Infrastructure Investment
- Major Growth Drivers: 2032 Olympic precinct, UniSC Moreton Bay campus, Bruce Highway upgrades, population growth
Source: PropTrack data as at 2025.
Why Moreton Bay Region Overview Continues to Outperform
The City of Moreton Bay officially declared a city in 2023 is one of Australia’s most populous and fastest-growing local government areas, and it is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse of population growth, economic expansion, and large-scale development.
Strategically positioned north of Brisbane with a diverse mix of coastal, urban, and rural communities, Moreton Bay is no longer simply Brisbane’s northern fringe. It is a region in its own right, generating $26.527 billion in Gross Regional Product, contributing 4.6% of Queensland’s economy, and attracting billions of dollars in infrastructure investment tied to the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The property market reflects this trajectory. According to PropTrack data to April 2026, all but two of the suburbsacross the LGA recorded double-digit median house price growth over the past 12 months. The region has 38 house and unit markets with more than 100 annual sales, remarkable depth for a market that still offers genuine affordability relative to inner Brisbane.
Critically, Cotality’s December 2025 quarter Pain and Gain report confirms that 99.9% of all sales achieved a nominal profit, with a median profit of $500,000, one of the most compelling vendor outcome statistics of any major growth corridor in Australia.
For buyers and investors, Moreton Bay delivers a combination that is increasingly rare: broad-based capital growth, tight rental conditions, strong transaction volumes, and a generational infrastructure pipeline that will continue reshaping the region through the 2032 Olympic decade and well beyond.
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Where is Moreton Bay Region Overview?
The City of Moreton Bay is located north of Brisbane, encompassing approximately 2,037 square kilometres of urban, coastal, and semi rural communities.
Key distances from Brisbane CBD:
- Redcliffe / Scarborough: approx. 35km (35–40 minutes)
- North Lakes / Mango Hill: approx. 30km (30–35 minutes)
- Petrie / Strathpine: approx. 25km (25–30 minutes)
- Narangba / Morayfield: approx. 45km (40–45 minutes)
- Caboolture: approx. 55km (50–55 minutes)
- Bribie Island: approx. 70km (60–70 minutes)
The region is serviced by:
- the Redcliffe Peninsula rail line, connecting the coast to Brisbane’s CBD via Petrie,
- the Caboolture rail line through Strathpine, North Lakes, and beyond,
- the Bruce Highway corridor, currently undergoing major upgrades,
- and planned ferry (Bay Cats) services as part of 2032 Olympic infrastructure commitments.
This connectivity underpins the region’s growing appeal to professionals, families, and investors seeking lifestyle driven property within commuting distance of the CBD.
Is Moreton Bay Region Overview a Good Investment?
The Moreton Bay Region represents one of Southeast Queensland’s most compelling long-term investment markets, particularly for buyers seeking:
- capital growth at a lower entry price than inner Brisbane,
- strong rental yields driven by deep and sustained demand,
- and exposure to transformative infrastructure investment over the 2025–2032 Olympic decade.
For buyers comparing investment options across Brisbane’s growth corridors, you may also wish to explore our suburb profiles for Woolloongabba, Kangaroo Point, and West End.
Key Investment Drivers
Broad-Based and Sustained Capital Growth
The Moreton Bay house market recorded more than 7,600 sales across the LGA in the 12 months to April 2026. Five-year average annual growth runs at 12%–18% per year across the region, reinforcing long-term capital accumulation. More than 20,000 dwellings were approved for construction across the LGA over the past five years.
The Hotspotting Autumn 2026 Price Predictor Index listed Murrumba Downs among the National Top 50 Supercharged Suburbs primed for future price growth and placed Albany Creek, Redcliffe, and Strathpine among the National Top 50 Most Consistent Suburbs nationally.
The Path to One Million and a $40 Billion Economy
The City of Moreton Bay has announced a plan to double its economy to $40 billion by 2040, creating 100,000 jobs. Under the ShapingSEQ plan, the LGA must accommodate 308,300 more people and 125,800 more homes by 2046. In 2023 alone, 857 new businesses were established and 4,200 new jobs created in the region.
Suburbs of Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill, Rothwell, Kippa-Ring and Petrie are forecast to grow by 40,000 residents and 19,000 jobs alone an extraordinary localised growth projection that directly underpins property values in those corridors.
2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
The 2032 Brisbane Olympics is the most significant infrastructure catalyst in the region’s modern history. In May 2025, earthworks started on Stage 2 of Moreton Bay Central at Petrie, delivering the $205 million, 10,000-seat, 12-court Indoor Sports Centre confirmed to host Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic events. Early preparatory works commenced June 2025 following land tenure transfer to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA).
Additional Olympic and pre-Olympic investment across the region includes:
- Kayo Stadium upgrade proposed transformation into a 23,000-seat venue
- Bay Cats commuter ferry service proposed waterway links to Brisbane CBD
- Bribie Island second bridge connectivity upgrade
- $26 million in improvements to the Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, and Morayfield Sports and Event Centre
- 8–10 new hotels and 1,500+ additional rooms being planned region-wide ahead of the Games
- Infinity Planet, a $2.6 billion entertainment city proposed for a 68ha site at Elimbah, described as a “permanent world expo” featuring indoor and outdoor theme parks, a 9,000-seat venue, more than 700 hotel rooms, and a major retail and dining precinct. Targeted to open ahead of the 2032 Games. Development application lodged; the developer advises a temporary legal matter is close to resolution.
The $1 Billion Council Budget, A Record Commitment
The City of Moreton Bay adopted a landmark $1 billion budget for FY2026, with $400 million allocated to its Capital Works Program. The Council has already spent $980 million on community and transport infrastructure in recent years. Major current projects include:
- $100.3 million over 5 years, Moreton Bay Central at Petrie
- $142.5 million over 7 years, Old Gympie Road, Dakabin and Kallangur
- $75.7 million over 3 years, Caboolture River Road
- $120 million over 2 years, Youngs Crossing upgrade at Joyner
UniSC Moreton Bay and the Education Precinct at Petrie
The UniSC Moreton Bay campus at the Moreton Bay Central precinct opened in 2020 and now supports more than 4,700 students across nearly 90 programs, exceeding initial growth expectations. In early 2024, three new buildings opened as part of a $100 million expansion, adding 12,500sqm of facilities including research labs, a sports centre, and an industry event space. The precinct is expected to become a major tech hub providing 6,000 jobs by 2036, with an annual economic boost to the region of $950 million.
A $60 million TAFE Centre of Excellence approved, targeted for delivery 2028 will sit alongside UniSC within the Moreton Bay Central precinct, delivering training in construction, engineering, electrotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, anchored by an Advanced Manufacturing Hub with robotics, smart factories, and augmented reality technology.
Tight Rental Market, Below 1% Vacancy Across Most Suburbs
Vacancy rates sit below 1% across most suburbs, with some coastal and established suburbs Banksia Beach, Margate, Scarborough, and Warner, recording vacancy as low as 0.2%–0.3%. Median weekly rents range from $490 for a unit in Caboolture to $813 per week for a house in Newport, with annual rental growth running at up to 12% in Newport and 9% in Deception Bay
Key Investment Drivers
Broad-Based and Sustained Capital Growth
The Moreton Bay house market recorded more than 7,600 sales across the LGA in the 12 months to April 2026. Five-year average annual growth runs at 12%–18% per year across the region, reinforcing long-term capital accumulation. More than 20,000 dwellings were approved for construction across the LGA over the past five years.
The Hotspotting Autumn 2026 Price Predictor Index listed Murrumba Downs among the National Top 50 Supercharged Suburbs primed for future price growth and placed Albany Creek, Redcliffe, and Strathpine among the National Top 50 Most Consistent Suburbs nationally.
The Path to One Million and a $40 Billion Economy
The City of Moreton Bay has announced a plan to double its economy to $40 billion by 2040, creating 100,000 jobs. Under the ShapingSEQ plan, the LGA must accommodate 308,300 more people and 125,800 more homes by 2046. In 2023 alone, 857 new businesses were established and 4,200 new jobs created in the region.
Suburbs of Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Mango Hill, Rothwell, Kippa-Ring and Petrie are forecast to grow by 40,000 residents and 19,000 jobs alone an extraordinary localised growth projection that directly underpins property values in those corridors.
2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games
The 2032 Brisbane Olympics is the most significant infrastructure catalyst in the region’s modern history. In May 2025, earthworks started on Stage 2 of Moreton Bay Central at Petrie, delivering the $205 million, 10,000-seat, 12-court Indoor Sports Centre confirmed to host Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic events. Early preparatory works commenced June 2025 following land tenure transfer to the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority (GIICA).
Additional Olympic and pre-Olympic investment across the region includes:
- Kayo Stadium upgrade proposed transformation into a 23,000-seat venue
- Bay Cats commuter ferry service proposed waterway links to Brisbane CBD
- Bribie Island second bridge connectivity upgrade
- $26 million in improvements to the Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, and Morayfield Sports and Event Centre
- 8–10 new hotels and 1,500+ additional rooms being planned region-wide ahead of the Games
- Infinity Planet, a $2.6 billion entertainment city proposed for a 68ha site at Elimbah, described as a “permanent world expo” featuring indoor and outdoor theme parks, a 9,000-seat venue, more than 700 hotel rooms, and a major retail and dining precinct. Targeted to open ahead of the 2032 Games. Development application lodged; the developer advises a temporary legal matter is close to resolution.
The $1 Billion Council Budget, A Record Commitment
The City of Moreton Bay adopted a landmark $1 billion budget for FY2026, with $400 million allocated to its Capital Works Program. The Council has already spent $980 million on community and transport infrastructure in recent years. Major current projects include:
- $100.3 million over 5 years, Moreton Bay Central at Petrie
- $142.5 million over 7 years, Old Gympie Road, Dakabin and Kallangur
- $75.7 million over 3 years, Caboolture River Road
- $120 million over 2 years, Youngs Crossing upgrade at Joyner
UniSC Moreton Bay and the Education Precinct at Petrie
The UniSC Moreton Bay campus at the Moreton Bay Central precinct opened in 2020 and now supports more than 4,700 students across nearly 90 programs, exceeding initial growth expectations. In early 2024, three new buildings opened as part of a $100 million expansion, adding 12,500sqm of facilities including research labs, a sports centre, and an industry event space. The precinct is expected to become a major tech hub providing 6,000 jobs by 2036, with an annual economic boost to the region of $950 million.
A $60 million TAFE Centre of Excellence approved, targeted for delivery 2028 will sit alongside UniSC within the Moreton Bay Central precinct, delivering training in construction, engineering, electrotechnology, and advanced manufacturing, anchored by an Advanced Manufacturing Hub with robotics, smart factories, and augmented reality technology.
Tight Rental Market, Below 1% Vacancy Across Most Suburbs
Vacancy rates sit below 1% across most suburbs, with some coastal and established suburbs Banksia Beach, Margate, Scarborough, and Warner, recording vacancy as low as 0.2%–0.3%. Median weekly rents range from $490 for a unit in Caboolture to $813 per week for a house in Newport, with annual rental growth running at up to 12% in Newport and 9% in Deception Bay
Key Suburbs to Watch
Newport and Woody Point (Top Growth Performers)
Newport and Woody Point led the entire LGA with 24% annual house price growth to April 2026. Newport’s median house price has reached $1,650,000 reflecting deepening prestige demand, while Woody Point units recorded the highest unit growth in the LGA at 28% annually.
Explore more: Redcliffe Peninsula Suburb Profile
Redcliffe, Scarborough and the Peninsula
- Redcliffe median house price: $994,500 (+17% annual growth, 15% five-year average, 3.4% yield)
- Scarborough median house price: $1,214,390 (+10% annual growth, 13% five-year average)
- Redcliffe median unit price: $795,000 (+19% annual growth, 3.6% yield)
- Scarborough median unit price: $1,000,500 (+19% annual growth, 3.6% yield)
- Vacancy rates as low as 0.3% in Scarborough among the tightest in the region
- Redcliffe Hospital expansion at least 210 new beds; first beds delivered from late 2027, full project complete 2032
- Redcliffe Healthcare Hub five-storey hub with 204 extra beds, GPs, dental, radiology, pharmacy; completion mid-2026
- Scarborough Harbour upgrades $3.9 million Queensland Government funding for safety, access, and amenity improvements; construction expected late 2026
Explore more: Redcliffe Suburb Profile
North Lakes and Mango Hill
- North Lakes median house price: $992,000 (+11% annual growth, 3.5% yield)
- Mango Hill median house price: $1,032,500 (+13% annual growth, 3.5% yield)
- Mango Hill median unit price: $702,000 (+13% annual growth, 4.0% yield)
- Home to Westfield North Lakes, IKEA, and a comprehensive network of schools and health services
- $180 million tourism and dining precinct proposed for North Lakes, 130-room five-star hotel, high-end restaurants, boutique retail; expected $538 million economic boost and 880+ jobs. Construction anticipated 2026.
- $250 million Laguna North Lakes mixed-use precinct (convention centre, hotel, offices, retail, aquatic centre) under construction
- $72 million North Lakes Eco-Lifestyle Precinct approved; 112-room hotel, wellness retreat, garden centre, retail
Explore more: North Lakes Suburb Profile
Petrie, Lawnton, Kallangur and Strathpine, The Olympic and University Corridor
- Petrie median house price: $956,000 (+11% annual growth, 15% five-year average, 3.7% yield)
- Strathpine median house price: $920,000 (+15% annual growth, 14% five-year average, 3.4% yield)
- Kallangur median house price: $861,750 (+14% annual growth, 15% five-year average, 3.5% yield)
- Lawnton median house price: $952,500 (+16% annual growth, 16% five-year average, 3.6% yield)
- Lawnton’s population expected to almost double to 10,400 by 2036; a similar growth of 4,600 additional residents is projected at Petrie
- Strathpine identified as a Major Regional Activity Centre; land around Petrie and Strathpine train stations rezoned for medium-density housing; Gympie Road earmarked to become a boulevard
- $2.5 billion Supernode Complex at Brendale (data and battery storage, 30ha site), under construction
- $50 million sport/retail complex at 90 Gympie Road, Strathpine, under construction; 197 construction jobs, 279 ongoing
Explore more: Petrie Suburb Profile
Narangba, Burpengary and Burpengary East
- Narangba median house price: $970,000 (+14% annual growth, 3.6% yield)
- Burpengary median house price: $925,000 (+14% annual growth, 15% five-year average, 3.5% yield)
- Burpengary East median house price: $1,030,000 (+21% annual growth, 15% five-year average, 3.6% yield)
- North Harbour PDA, Burpengary East delivering more than 3,700 homes across 15 years, including a marina stimulating the local marine industry; at design and documentation stage as of January 2026
- Stockland developing 12,000 blocks across the corridor, with Burpengary East as one of the major sites
- Halcyon Promenade ($250 million over-55s community, Burpengary East) final land release now sold out
- Sage masterplanned community ($105 million, Burpengary) 329 residential lots, 9ha open space including 7ha green spine; under construction
- Burpengary Railway Station upgrade ($53 million) completed; platforms raised, improved security and amenities
Explore more: Narangba Suburb Profile
Morayfield, Caboolture and the Waraba Corridor
- Morayfield median house price: $867,600 (+17% annual growth, 17% five-year average, 3.7% yield)
- Morayfield median unit price: $632,500 (+18% annual growth, 19% five-year average, 3.8% yield)
- Caboolture median house price: $850,000 (+16% annual growth, 17% five-year average, 3.9% yield) highest sales volume in the LGA at 560 houses annually
- Caboolture South median house price: $778,000 the region’s most affordable house market (+14% annual growth, 18% five-year average)
- Caboolture median unit price: $546,000 (+24% annual growth, 19% five-year average, 4.0% yield) strongest annual unit growth in the LGA
- Morayfield Neighbourhood Plan (finalised August 2025) allows buildings up to 20 storeys in three core precincts (Centre North, Morayfield Central, Morayfield Station); May 2026 plans for Morayfield South sent to State Government, identifying four new state school sites for a population expected to reach 26,000
- Waraba Priority Development Area $9.5 billion satellite city; 30,000 new homes, 13 schools, six retail hubs, a TAFE, private hospital, district sports fields, and town centre across 3,480ha. First display village opened October 2025. Active estates include Lilywood Landings (4 stages complete), Westbrook Estate (651 lots), Aire community (266 lots), and Vantage Lilywood (over-50s). Ambury masterplanned community (1,000 lots across 200ha) to launch 2026.
- Stockland Rivermont, Upper Caboolture ($573 million, 2,050 homes across 175ha) first 205 lots under construction; Stages 4–9 expected for settlement early to mid-2026
- Pine Valley, Morayfield ($750 million, Lendlease) 2,500 lots across 254ha; under construction
- Kinma Valley, Morayfield ($500 million, Lendlease) 234ha, up to 2,500 homes; approved
- Central Springs, Caboolture ($760 million, QM Properties) 1,000 dwellings on 160ha with 4ha lake; under construction
- Bells Pocket, Bellmere ($720 lots, Kingsmede/CFMG Capital) nature-integrated, 75% of site preserved; construction mid-2026, first settlements early 2027
- Old North Road, Bellmere ($3 billion, AVJennings) 8,700 lots across 410ha for 22,500 residents; proposed
- Caboolture Hospital redevelopment ($400 million, State Govt/Lendlease) new five-storey clinical services building; completion expected mid-2026
Explore more: Caboolture Suburb Profile
City of Tomorrow Strategy
In late 2025, the City of Moreton Bay unveiled an ambitious 10-year “City of Tomorrow” strategy outlining 16 major infrastructure and transport projects. Key pillars include:
- Bruce Highway Western Alternative (Moreton Motorway), proposed new corridor between Elimbah and Bald Hills; more than 30km already identified and protected. Council pushing to bring delivery forward to 2032 from the current 2041 timeline
- New express rail services, metro links and rapid bus routes, faster public transport connections throughout the region
- Bay Cats commuter ferry service proposed link to Brisbane CBD
- Moreton Bay Central precinct development education, business, community, and Olympic infrastructure at Petrie
- Bribie Island Road and Bridge and new bridges across Pine River
- Mango Hill to Griffin Urban Arterial / Moreton Connector supporting growing northern suburbs
- Kayo Stadium upgrade transformation to a 23,000-seat venue for major events
- Hornibrook Esplanade Cycleway active transport connection
- Forward-thinking initiatives including autonomous air taxis and improved public transport networks
Infrastructure Pipeline: Confirmed and Underway
Transport
| Project | Value | Status |
| Gateway Motorway upgrade, Bracken Ridge to Pine River | $1 billion | Construction underway 2024 |
| Youngs Crossing Road upgrade (new 212m bridge) | $80 million | Construction commenced July 2025; open June 2027 |
| Bruce Highway, Dohles Rocks Rd to Anzac Ave (Stage 1) | — | Under construction |
| Bruce Highway Western Alternative (Moreton Motorway) | TBA | Proposed — Council pushing for 2032 delivery |
| Burpengary Railway Station upgrade | $53 million | Completed |
Health and Medical
| Project | Value | Status |
| Caboolture Hospital redevelopment | $400 million | Completion mid-2026 |
| Cancer Care Moreton Bay, Caboolture | $25 million | Completed |
| Redcliffe Hospital expansion (210+ new beds) | TBA | First beds from late 2027; complete 2032 |
| Redcliffe Healthcare Hub (204 extra beds + services) | TBA | Completion mid-2026 |
| New $18 million wildlife hospital, Moreton Bay | $18 million | Advancing — $15 million State funding confirmed |
Olympic, Sport, and Education
| Project | Value | Status |
| Indoor Sports Centre, Moreton Bay Central, Petrie | $205 million | Earthworks started May 2025 |
| TAFE Centre of Excellence, Petrie | $60 million | Approved — delivery targeted 2028 |
| UniSC Moreton Bay campus (ongoing) | $240 million+ to date | Operational; 4,700+ students |
| Caboolture West State School | TBA | Approved — to open 2030–2031 |
| QLD State Equestrian Centre, Moreton Bay Central Sports Complex, Morayfield Sports and Event Centre upgrades | $26 million | Underway |
Commercial and Tourism
| Project | Value | Status |
| North Harbour Marina (400-berth marina, 1,800 homes) | $2.7 billion | Construction commenced July 2025 |
| Supernode Complex, Brendale | $2.5 billion | Under construction |
| Waraba mini-city | $9.5 billion | Several estates under construction |
| Laguna North Lakes mixed-use precinct | $250 million | Under construction |
| North Lakes five-star hotel and dining precinct | $180 million | Approved — construction anticipated 2026 |
| Infinity Planet entertainment city, Elimbah | $2.6 billion | Development application lodged |
| Old North Road, Bellmere residential | $3 billion | Proposed |
| Pine Valley, Morayfield | $750 million | Under construction |
Source: Hotspotting Location Report, Moreton Bay LGA, May–August 2026.
Recent Market Performance
Full House Market Summary (12 Months to April 2026)
| Suburb | Sales | Median House | 1-Yr Growth | 5-Yr Avg | Yield |
| Albany Creek | 202 | $1,225,000 | 8% | 14% | 3.3% |
| Arana Hills | 101 | $1,175,000 | 15% | 14% | 3.3% |
| Banksia Beach | 187 | $1,264,000 | 12% | 14% | 3.4% |
| Beachmere | 104 | $870,000 | 20% | 14% | 3.9% |
| Bellmere | 102 | $855,000 | -2% | 17% | 3.7% |
| Bray Park | 157 | $916,000 | 14% | 14% | 3.5% |
| Burpengary | 254 | $925,000 | 14% | 15% | 3.5% |
| Burpengary East | 218 | $1,030,000 | 21% | 15% | 3.6% |
| Caboolture | 560 | $850,000 | 16% | 17% | 3.9% |
| Caboolture South | 144 | $778,000 | 14% | 18% | 3.8% |
| Clontarf | 151 | $960,000 | 15% | 14% | 3.5% |
| Deception Bay | 305 | $830,000 | 14% | 16% | 3.7% |
| Eatons Hill | 104 | $1,300,000 | 13% | 13% | 3.3% |
| Ferny Hills | 115 | $1,100,000 | 12% | 12% | 3.3% |
| Griffin | 192 | $959,500 | 14% | 14% | 3.6% |
| Kallangur | 313 | $861,750 | 14% | 15% | 3.5% |
| Kippa-Ring | 153 | $900,000 | 17% | 14% | 3.6% |
| Lawnton | 113 | $952,500 | 16% | 16% | 3.6% |
| Mango Hill | 198 | $1,032,500 | 13% | 14% | 3.5% |
| Margate | 149 | $990,500 | 14% | 14% | 3.2% |
| Morayfield | 514 | $867,600 | 17% | 17% | 3.7% |
| Murrumba Downs | 141 | $1,092,500 | 16% | 14% | 3.3% |
| Narangba | 390 | $970,000 | 14% | 14% | 3.6% |
| Newport | 182 | $1,650,000 | 24% | 22% | 3.1% |
| Ningi | 99 | $944,000 | 14% | 13% | 3.7% |
| North Lakes | 333 | $992,000 | 11% | 14% | 3.5% |
| Petrie | 103 | $956,000 | 11% | 15% | 3.7% |
| Redcliffe | 149 | $994,500 | 17% | 15% | 3.4% |
| Scarborough | 137 | $1,214,390 | 10% | 13% | 3.2% |
| Strathpine | 155 | $920,000 | 15% | 14% | 3.4% |
| Upper Caboolture | 100 | $937,500 | 14% | 15% | 3.4% |
| Warner | 167 | $1,101,000 | 19% | 14% | 3.3% |
| Woody Point | 93 | $1,100,000 | 24% | 15% | 3.1% |
Full Unit Market Summary (12 Months to April 2026)
| Suburb | Sales | Median Unit | 1-Yr Growth | 5-Yr Avg | Yield |
| Bongaree | 92 | $668,750 | 16% | 12% | 3.6% |
| Burpengary | 83 | $620,000 | 17% | 13% | 3.5% |
| Caboolture | 167 | $546,000 | 24% | 19% | 4.0% |
| Deception Bay | 100 | $645,000 | 19% | 20% | 3.8% |
| Griffin | 80 | $700,000 | 18% | 17% | 3.7% |
| Kallangur | 119 | $665,000 | 18% | 12% | 3.8% |
| Lawnton | 54 | $648,000 | 15% | 19% | 3.9% |
| Mango Hill | 119 | $702,000 | 13% | 14% | 4.0% |
| Morayfield | 126 | $632,500 | 18% | 19% | 3.8% |
| Redcliffe | 158 | $795,000 | 19% | 12% | 3.6% |
| Scarborough | 125 | $1,000,500 | 19% | 13% | 3.6% |
| Strathpine | 40 | $672,500 | 17% | 13% | 4.1% |
| Woody Point | 54 | $902,500 | 28% | 14% | 3.7% |
Rental Market Snapshot
| Suburb | Type | Vacancy | Median Weekly Rent | 12-Month Change |
| Albany Creek | House | 0.9% | $775 | 7% |
| Banksia Beach | House | 0.2% | $780 | 1% |
| Bray Park | House | 1.1% | $650 | 7% |
| Burpengary | House | 1.3% | $650 | 6% |
| Burpengary East | House | 1.7% | $680 | 5% |
| Caboolture | House | 0.7% | $648 | 8% |
| Caboolture | Unit | 0.8% | $490 | 7% |
| Caboolture South | House | 0.7% | $620 | 5% |
| Clontarf | House | 0.5% | $650 | 5% |
| Deception Bay | House | 1.1% | $600 | 9% |
| Griffin | House | 0.7% | $690 | 6% |
| Kallangur | House | 0.4% | $620 | 5% |
| Kippa-Ring | House | 1.1% | $633 | 6% |
| Mango Hill | House | 0.5% | $700 | 4% |
| Margate | House | 0.3% | $650 | 8% |
| Morayfield | House | 1.1% | $650 | 7% |
| Morayfield | Unit | 0.4% | $500 | 6% |
| Murrumba Downs | House | 0.5% | $728 | 9% |
| Narangba | House | 0.8% | $658 | 6% |
| Newport | House | 0.9% | $813 | 12% |
| North Lakes | House | 0.6% | $683 | 5% |
| Redcliffe | House | 0.5% | $650 | 5% |
| Redcliffe | Unit | 0.9% | $580 | 5% |
| Scarborough | House | 0.3% | $675 | 4% |
| Strathpine | House | 0.9% | $650 | 5% |
| Warner | House | 0.3% | $720 | 6% |
Source: PropTrack, 12 months to April 2026.
Lifestyle in Moreton Bay Region Overview
The Moreton Bay Region’s tourism sector is in a high-growth “golden era” attracting 4.85 million visitors annually, up 25.5% since 2017, generating more than $1.2 billion in visitor spending and supporting 13,300 tourism jobs. The region has seen a tripled number of tourism businesses over this period.
Highlights Include:
- Moreton Bay Marine Park world-class fishing, sailing, and island access (Moreton Island, Bribie Island, St Helena Island)
- Glass House Mountains National Park iconic hinterland scenery with national park walking and adventure activities
- Redcliffe Foreshore, café strip, weekend markets, and one of SEQ’s most loved coastal walks
- Bribie Island relaxed island lifestyle accessible by road bridge
- Westfield North Lakes, Morayfield Shopping Centre, Costco North Lakes major retail destinations serving approximately 10% of the local workforce
- Samford Glasshouse Precinct, currently being revitalised with proposed arts, urban farming, and tourism uses
- Dayboro town centre, modernisation and new civic area in planning
Schools & Education
The Moreton Bay Region offers an extensive network of public and private schools, making it one of Southeast Queensland’s most family-oriented property markets.
Notable Schools and Education Facilities:
- Dakabin State High School
- Redcliffe State High School
- North Lakes State College
- Mango Hill State School
- Narangba Valley State High School
- Caboolture State High School
- Padua College (Mango Hill, Catholic)
- Bounce Christian College (North Lakes)
At the tertiary level, UniSC Moreton Bay at Petrie is the region’s landmark higher education facility, currently enrolling close to 6,000 students in health, engineering, education, science, and technology programs, with projections of 10,000 students by 2035.
Key Takeaways
- The City of Moreton Bay is one of Australia’s fastest-growing LGAs, with a mandate under ShapingSEQ to accommodate 308,300 more people and 125,800 more homes by 2046
- All but two suburbs recorded double-digit annual house price growth in the 12 months to April 2026
- The $205 million Olympic Indoor Sports Centre at Petrie is under active construction earthworks commenced May 2025
- The $9.5 billion Waraba mini-city (30,000 homes, 70,000 residents) is under construction, with its first display village open since October 2025
- The $2.7 billion North Harbour Marina commenced construction July 2025 delivering 6,500 jobs and $761 million annually to the regional economy on completion
- 64% of residents own or are buying their home, a deeply owner-occupier market with strong confidence
- Hotspotting’s Autumn 2026 Price Predictor Index lists Murrumba Downs, Albany Creek, Redcliffe, and Strathpine among Australia’s top-performing and most consistent markets
- 99.9% of December 2025 quarter sales were profitable, with a median profit of $500,000
- Vacancy rates below 1% across most suburbs as low as 0.2%–0.3% in coastal areas
- The Council plans to double the economy to $40 billion by 2040, creating 100,000 jobs
Final Thoughts from a Local Buyers Agent
The Moreton Bay Region is not simply a growth corridor, it is one of the most comprehensively planned, infrastructure-backed, and economically mandated property markets in Australia.
The convergence of:
- 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games infrastructure concentrated at Moreton Bay Central,
- a $1 billion annual Council budget with $400 million for capital works,
- a university and TAFE education precinct transforming Petrie into a knowledge and innovation hub,
- the $9.5 billion Waraba satellite city under active construction,
- the $2.7 billion North Harbour Marina, a new “mini city” under construction on the Caboolture River,
- and population growth mandated toward 700,000 by 2041 and beyond,
creates a property market with generational tailwinds that are structural, government-backed, and already measurable in price performance across every suburb in the LGA.
For buyers considering the Moreton Bay Region, the key is knowing where to focus. With 38 active house and unit markets and price points spanning $546,000 to $1,650,000, local expertise is essential to identifying the right suburb, the right asset class, and the right entry point at the right time.
At The Property Baron, we help buyers identify opportunities, access off-market properties, and negotiate strategically across the Moreton Bay Region and the broader Brisbane and Southeast Queensland market.
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