The island's commercial hub — town centre, jetty, medical and RSL — plus the strongest recent momentum on Bribie (18.2% price / 10.3% rent growth) and the island-side landing of the funded $700m second bridge, which most directly lifts Bongaree access.
The most retiree-heavy suburb on the island (median age 67, household size 1.8, only 24% rented) — a thin single/couple tenant market rather than a family one — and a choppy price series (three negative stretches) that dents consistency.
Low-lying southern tip: storm-tide, king-tide and passage-backflow exposure (Bribie named in the TC Alfred Mar-2025 surge warning, which under-delivered). Old beach stock adds upkeep the fund can't borrow for, and it's still one bridge and no rail.
The island's amenity anchor and momentum leader, but the retiree-thin tenant pool and older stock temper the income case. Works as a moderate SMSF hold on newer, dry-ground stock near the town centre — the second bridge is the forward catalyst to watch.
| Dimension | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Capital growth | ✓ Good | 12.8% compound over 5 yrs, 18.2% last 12m. Past growth is already in the price — sustaining it depends on the supply picture below. trend data (this DB) |
| Rental yield | ◐ Mixed | 3.7% gross (stated) — expect contribution top-ups at LRBA rates; losses stay trapped in the fund at 15%. PropTrack via suburb page |
| Flood risk | ◐ Mixed | Island foot of the bridge on the low-lying southern tip; storm-tide/king-tide and passage backflow exposure (Bribie was named in the TC Alfred Mar-2025 surge warning, which ultimately under-delivered). No river inundation. Flood Check the specific lot. Moreton Daily TC Alfred (2025); MBRC Bribie SEMP |
| Crime | ✓ Good | Below the QLD average — break-ins 637/100k (−34.3%), MV theft 371 (−68.2%), violent 1,869 (−45.3%). OpenStats 2022–24 |
| Infrastructure | ◐ Mixed | The island's main town centre — shops, medical, RSL, jetty — and the island-side landing of the funded $700m second bridge; but there is no rail and hospital is ~25–30 min away. Transport factpack; TMR second-bridge program (2026) |
| Owner-occupier appeal | ✓ Good | 74% owned / 24% rented, 58% family households — owner-occupier depth supports prices and resale; verify tenant demand separately (listings volume, room demand). ABS via suburb page |
| New supply risk | ✓ Good | Established southern suburb, infill only; island scarcity caps land supply. Supply factpack |
| Distance to rail | ✗ Bad | No station; Caboolture ~25–30 min via the single bridge. Translink network |
| Housing stock & upkeep | ◐ Mixed | Oldest, most retiree-heavy stock on the island (median age 67) — older beach houses plus newer units; upkeep runs heavier and an LRBA cannot fund it. editorial — stock-age judgment; pack demographics |
| Month | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | $550,000 | 169 |
| 2021-08-31 | $560,000 | 163 |
| 2021-09-30 | $565,000 | 167 |
| 2021-10-31 | $576,000 | 169 |
| 2021-11-30 | $585,000 | 165 |
| 2021-12-31 | $595,000 | 167 |
| 2022-01-31 | $600,000 | 172 |
| 2022-02-28 | $622,500 | 176 |
| 2022-03-31 | $625,000 | 168 |
| 2022-04-30 | $645,000 | 167 |
| 2022-05-31 | $705,000 | 150 |
| 2022-06-30 | $712,000 | 150 |
| 2022-07-31 | $730,000 | 142 |
| 2022-08-31 | $730,000 | 140 |
| 2022-09-30 | $730,000 | 131 |
| 2022-10-31 | $750,000 | 123 |
| 2022-11-30 | $750,000 | 119 |
| 2022-12-31 | $750,000 | 113 |
| 2023-01-31 | $755,000 | 113 |
| 2023-02-28 | $740,000 | 107 |
| 2023-03-31 | $745,000 | 112 |
| 2023-04-30 | $730,000 | 115 |
| 2023-05-31 | $722,500 | 114 |
| 2023-06-30 | $727,500 | 116 |
| 2023-07-31 | $717,500 | 122 |
| 2023-08-31 | $730,000 | 122 |
| 2023-09-30 | $730,000 | 127 |
| 2023-10-31 | $730,000 | 129 |
| 2023-11-30 | $747,500 | 126 |
| 2023-12-31 | $750,000 | 125 |
| 2024-01-31 | $750,000 | 119 |
| 2024-02-29 | $757,500 | 118 |
| 2024-03-31 | $760,000 | 115 |
| 2024-04-30 | $767,500 | 115 |
| 2024-05-31 | $760,000 | 116 |
| 2024-06-30 | $762,500 | 116 |
| 2024-07-31 | $767,500 | 117 |
| 2024-08-31 | $760,000 | 109 |
| 2024-09-30 | $762,500 | 108 |
| 2024-10-31 | $770,000 | 103 |
| 2024-11-30 | $773,000 | 103 |
| 2024-12-31 | $774,500 | 103 |
| 2025-01-31 | $773,750 | 102 |
| 2025-02-28 | $777,750 | 102 |
| 2025-03-31 | $784,500 | 100 |
| 2025-04-30 | $800,000 | 98 |
| 2025-05-31 | $830,000 | 100 |
| 2025-06-30 | $842,000 | 93 |
| 2025-07-31 | $857,000 | 90 |
| 2025-08-31 | $864,500 | 98 |
| 2025-09-30 | $895,000 | 98 |
| 2025-10-31 | $912,500 | 102 |
| 2025-11-30 | $936,728 | 106 |
| 2025-12-31 | $944,228 | 106 |
| 2026-01-31 | $950,000 | 102 |
| 2026-02-28 | $950,000 | 102 |
| 2026-03-31 | $962,500 | 104 |
| 2026-04-30 | $990,000 | 102 |
| 2026-05-31 | $1,000,000 | 93 |
| 2026-06-30 | $995,000 | 94 |
| Month | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | $420/wk | 98 |
| 2021-08-31 | $420/wk | 98 |
| 2021-09-30 | $420/wk | 93 |
| 2021-10-31 | $420/wk | 92 |
| 2021-11-30 | $420/wk | 93 |
| 2021-12-31 | $428/wk | 96 |
| 2022-01-31 | $440/wk | 95 |
| 2022-02-28 | $443/wk | 98 |
| 2022-03-31 | $445/wk | 95 |
| 2022-04-30 | $450/wk | 93 |
| 2022-05-31 | $450/wk | 94 |
| 2022-06-30 | $460/wk | 87 |
| 2022-07-31 | $465/wk | 84 |
| 2022-08-31 | $475/wk | 86 |
| 2022-09-30 | $485/wk | 82 |
| 2022-10-31 | $498/wk | 84 |
| 2022-11-30 | $500/wk | 76 |
| 2022-12-31 | $500/wk | 75 |
| 2023-01-31 | $500/wk | 74 |
| 2023-02-28 | $500/wk | 75 |
| 2023-03-31 | $530/wk | 81 |
| 2023-04-30 | $525/wk | 87 |
| 2023-05-31 | $530/wk | 91 |
| 2023-06-30 | $535/wk | 92 |
| 2023-07-31 | $550/wk | 92 |
| 2023-08-31 | $550/wk | 90 |
| 2023-09-30 | $550/wk | 93 |
| 2023-10-31 | $550/wk | 94 |
| 2023-11-30 | $550/wk | 93 |
| 2023-12-31 | $550/wk | 90 |
| 2024-01-31 | $550/wk | 88 |
| 2024-02-29 | $550/wk | 85 |
| 2024-03-31 | $550/wk | 79 |
| 2024-04-30 | $550/wk | 70 |
| 2024-05-31 | $568/wk | 66 |
| 2024-06-30 | $560/wk | 66 |
| 2024-07-31 | $570/wk | 62 |
| 2024-08-31 | $600/wk | 63 |
| 2024-09-30 | $600/wk | 65 |
| 2024-10-31 | $600/wk | 65 |
| 2024-11-30 | $600/wk | 66 |
| 2024-12-31 | $600/wk | 68 |
| 2025-01-31 | $615/wk | 68 |
| 2025-02-28 | $615/wk | 66 |
| 2025-03-31 | $630/wk | 63 |
| 2025-04-30 | $650/wk | 67 |
| 2025-05-31 | $630/wk | 69 |
| 2025-06-30 | $630/wk | 71 |
| 2025-07-31 | $630/wk | 67 |
| 2025-08-31 | $650/wk | 71 |
| 2025-09-30 | $650/wk | 69 |
| 2025-10-31 | $650/wk | 69 |
| 2025-11-30 | $650/wk | 65 |
| 2025-12-31 | $650/wk | 63 |
| 2026-01-31 | $650/wk | 61 |
| 2026-02-28 | $670/wk | 60 |
| 2026-03-31 | $670/wk | 63 |
| 2026-04-30 | $678/wk | 60 |
| 2026-05-31 | $680/wk | 59 |
| 2026-06-30 | $695/wk | 55 |
| 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | 5+ bed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $778k | $950k | $1.13m | $1.85m |
| Median rent | $500/wk | $680/wk | $750/wk | $900/wk |
| Implied yield | 3.3% | 3.7% | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| School | Level | Grades | Sector | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bribie Island State School | Primary | Prep-6 | Government | 481 |
| Bribie Island State High School | Secondary | 7-12 | Government | 1,176 |
| Childcare centre | Rating | Reviews | Day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eco Kids Early Learning Bribie Island | Meeting NQS | 4.5 ★ (8) | $110 |
| Address | Sold price |
|---|---|
| 9 Alstonia Court, Bongaree | $2,500,000 |
| 225 Welsby Parade, Bongaree | $2,200,000 |
| 51 Protea Drive, Bongaree | $2,100,000 |
| 109 Welsby Parade, Bongaree | $1,850,000 |
| 17 Azalea Drive, Bongaree | $1,610,000 |
| 34 Nulu Street, Bongaree | $1,375,000 |
| 1/57 Jacaranda Drive, Bongaree | $1,250,000 |
| 14 Kalmia Court, Bongaree | $1,215,000 |
| 7 Bonham Street, Bongaree | $1,180,000 |
| 34 Wattle Avenue, Bongaree | $1,150,000 |
| 13 Doomba Drive, Bongaree | $970,000 |
| 6 Eel Place, Bongaree | $939,000 |
| LGA | Subregion | Suburb | Address | Fit ▼ | Sub. Score | B/B/C | Land | Land $/m² | vs Sub. land | Land Idx | Price | Estimate | vs Est. | vs Bed Med. | Est. Yield | Suburb Yield | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Moreton Bay | Bribie Island | Bongaree | 12 Camellia Drive | 5.0 | 6.5 | 4/2/2 | 620 m² | $1405 | ▼ 9% cheaper | 8.8 | $871k | $844k | ▲ 3.2% above | 77% | 4.3% | 4.5% | ⚠ Flood |
| City of Moreton Bay | Bribie Island | Bongaree | 36 Phoenix Avenue | 4.6 | 6.5 | 4/2/2 | 608 m² | $1538 | ▲ 0% dearer | 7.8 | $935k | $905k | ▲ 3.3% above | 83% | 4.1% | 4.2% | ⚠ Flood |
| City of Moreton Bay | Bribie Island | Bongaree | 32 Ford Street | — | 6.5 | 4/2/4 | 690 m² | — | — | — | — | $988k | — | — | — | — | ⚠ Flood⚠ Fire |
| City of Moreton Bay | Bribie Island | Bongaree | 39 Hoya Cres | — | 6.5 | 4/2/2 | 600 m² | — | — | — | — | $954k | — | — | — | — | ⚠ Flood |