The group's anchor: a station on the Caboolture line, the region's regional mall (Strathpine Centre), below-average crime and the deepest tenant pull in this pack (31% rented, 5:1 room demand). Best yield here (~3.6%) on a 5-yr price CAGR of 14.1%.
The older 1970s–90s core means real upkeep the fund pays for, and the North Pine edge puts some streets on the floodplain — the yield still needs modest contribution support.
Feb-2022 submerged low-lying homes; the town centre sits high but river-adjacent streets flood, and flood insurance is an uncontrollable liquidity cost — the one structural risk here.
The strongest SMSF case in this group: hub amenity, rail, real tenant depth and scarcity. Gate it on dry ground and, ideally, newer stock — on those conditions it's a genuine growth-plus-income corridor hold.
| Dimension | Verdict | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Capital growth | ✓ Good | 14.1% compound over 5 yrs, 15.2% last 12m. Past growth is already in the price — sustaining it depends on the supply picture below. trend data (this DB) |
| Rental yield | ◐ Mixed | 3.6% gross (stated) — expect contribution top-ups at LRBA rates; losses stay trapped in the fund at 15%. PropTrack via suburb page |
| Flood risk | ◐ Mixed | North Pine River runs the northern/eastern edge; low-lying homes were submerged in Feb 2022, but the town centre and most streets sit on higher ground — street-level Flood Check mandatory. MBRC flood mapping; Feb-2022 event (QLD Parliament Pine Rivers speech) |
| Crime | ✓ Good | Despite being a major retail/transport hub — break-ins 553/100k (−43%), MV theft 895 (−23%), violent 2,645 (−23%, down ~40% since 2020–22) — all below the QLD benchmarks. OpenStats 2022–24 (QPS/ABS) |
| Infrastructure | ✓ Good | Strathpine station on the Caboolture line plus Strathpine Centre (regional mall, ~165 stores) and the Brendale employment estate next door — the corridor's retail/transport anchor. Translink; Wikipedia 'Strathpine Centre' |
| Owner-occupier appeal | ✓ Good | 68% owned / 31% rented, 72% 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 | Built-out established town centre — modest off-the-plan apartment infill only, no greenfield; genuine land scarcity. apartments.com.au; MBRC; supply factpack |
| Distance to rail | ✓ Good | Strathpine station in-suburb (Caboolture line) — frequent electric services, ~2 stops from the Petrie junction/UniSC campus. Translink network |
| Housing stock & upkeep | ◐ Mixed | Older 1970s–90s core plus newer apartment/townhouse infill — mixed-era upkeep; check each dwelling's era. editorial — stock-age judgment |
| Month | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | $493,000 | 331 |
| 2021-08-31 | $495,000 | 325 |
| 2021-09-30 | $499,900 | 305 |
| 2021-10-31 | $505,000 | 298 |
| 2021-11-30 | $514,000 | 288 |
| 2021-12-31 | $519,000 | 273 |
| 2022-01-31 | $521,000 | 274 |
| 2022-02-28 | $530,000 | 252 |
| 2022-03-31 | $565,000 | 224 |
| 2022-04-30 | $589,550 | 214 |
| 2022-05-31 | $608,000 | 187 |
| 2022-06-30 | $630,000 | 176 |
| 2022-07-31 | $645,000 | 175 |
| 2022-08-31 | $650,000 | 165 |
| 2022-09-30 | $651,000 | 165 |
| 2022-10-31 | $657,000 | 157 |
| 2022-11-30 | $650,000 | 155 |
| 2022-12-31 | $650,000 | 146 |
| 2023-01-31 | $650,000 | 144 |
| 2023-02-28 | $650,000 | 144 |
| 2023-03-31 | $641,250 | 140 |
| 2023-04-30 | $635,000 | 141 |
| 2023-05-31 | $645,000 | 152 |
| 2023-06-30 | $645,000 | 149 |
| 2023-07-31 | $637,500 | 142 |
| 2023-08-31 | $640,000 | 151 |
| 2023-09-30 | $650,000 | 156 |
| 2023-10-31 | $655,000 | 157 |
| 2023-11-30 | $670,000 | 153 |
| 2023-12-31 | $676,000 | 157 |
| 2024-01-31 | $688,000 | 150 |
| 2024-02-29 | $700,000 | 156 |
| 2024-03-31 | $706,000 | 161 |
| 2024-04-30 | $720,000 | 155 |
| 2024-05-31 | $722,500 | 147 |
| 2024-06-30 | $730,000 | 154 |
| 2024-07-31 | $740,000 | 163 |
| 2024-08-31 | $745,000 | 161 |
| 2024-09-30 | $750,000 | 157 |
| 2024-10-31 | $755,000 | 159 |
| 2024-11-30 | $765,000 | 165 |
| 2024-12-31 | $780,000 | 165 |
| 2025-01-31 | $780,000 | 169 |
| 2025-02-28 | $785,000 | 167 |
| 2025-03-31 | $800,000 | 167 |
| 2025-04-30 | $801,000 | 169 |
| 2025-05-31 | $800,000 | 171 |
| 2025-06-30 | $819,999 | 173 |
| 2025-07-31 | $820,000 | 167 |
| 2025-08-31 | $830,000 | 165 |
| 2025-09-30 | $836,000 | 171 |
| 2025-10-31 | $850,000 | 169 |
| 2025-11-30 | $865,000 | 168 |
| 2025-12-31 | $879,150 | 172 |
| 2026-01-31 | $893,500 | 172 |
| 2026-02-28 | $907,000 | 169 |
| 2026-03-31 | $920,000 | 166 |
| 2026-04-30 | $930,000 | 169 |
| 2026-05-31 | $938,000 | 166 |
| 2026-06-30 | $945,000 | 153 |
| Month | Value | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-07-31 | $420/wk | 227 |
| 2021-08-31 | $420/wk | 235 |
| 2021-09-30 | $425/wk | 230 |
| 2021-10-31 | $430/wk | 231 |
| 2021-11-30 | $430/wk | 233 |
| 2021-12-31 | $440/wk | 237 |
| 2022-01-31 | $445/wk | 231 |
| 2022-02-28 | $450/wk | 243 |
| 2022-03-31 | $455/wk | 239 |
| 2022-04-30 | $460/wk | 236 |
| 2022-05-31 | $468/wk | 236 |
| 2022-06-30 | $470/wk | 239 |
| 2022-07-31 | $480/wk | 237 |
| 2022-08-31 | $480/wk | 238 |
| 2022-09-30 | $490/wk | 232 |
| 2022-10-31 | $495/wk | 236 |
| 2022-11-30 | $500/wk | 248 |
| 2022-12-31 | $500/wk | 246 |
| 2023-01-31 | $500/wk | 251 |
| 2023-02-28 | $500/wk | 254 |
| 2023-03-31 | $520/wk | 246 |
| 2023-04-30 | $520/wk | 251 |
| 2023-05-31 | $530/wk | 259 |
| 2023-06-30 | $530/wk | 257 |
| 2023-07-31 | $545/wk | 257 |
| 2023-08-31 | $550/wk | 253 |
| 2023-09-30 | $550/wk | 252 |
| 2023-10-31 | $550/wk | 247 |
| 2023-11-30 | $550/wk | 249 |
| 2023-12-31 | $550/wk | 236 |
| 2024-01-31 | $550/wk | 238 |
| 2024-02-29 | $550/wk | 238 |
| 2024-03-31 | $570/wk | 234 |
| 2024-04-30 | $580/wk | 229 |
| 2024-05-31 | $580/wk | 230 |
| 2024-06-30 | $585/wk | 223 |
| 2024-07-31 | $590/wk | 223 |
| 2024-08-31 | $600/wk | 215 |
| 2024-09-30 | $600/wk | 212 |
| 2024-10-31 | $600/wk | 216 |
| 2024-11-30 | $600/wk | 215 |
| 2024-12-31 | $600/wk | 223 |
| 2025-01-31 | $605/wk | 228 |
| 2025-02-28 | $620/wk | 229 |
| 2025-03-31 | $620/wk | 227 |
| 2025-04-30 | $620/wk | 232 |
| 2025-05-31 | $620/wk | 232 |
| 2025-06-30 | $620/wk | 236 |
| 2025-07-31 | $620/wk | 240 |
| 2025-08-31 | $625/wk | 243 |
| 2025-09-30 | $640/wk | 250 |
| 2025-10-31 | $640/wk | 251 |
| 2025-11-30 | $650/wk | 255 |
| 2025-12-31 | $650/wk | 258 |
| 2026-01-31 | $650/wk | 254 |
| 2026-02-28 | $650/wk | 249 |
| 2026-03-31 | $650/wk | 246 |
| 2026-04-30 | $650/wk | 252 |
| 2026-05-31 | $650/wk | 250 |
| 2026-06-30 | $650/wk | 243 |
| 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | 5+ bed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $834k | $930k | $976k | $1.15m |
| Median rent | $490/wk | $650/wk | $700/wk | $850/wk |
| Implied yield | 3.1% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| School | Level | Grades | Sector | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathpine State School | Primary | Prep-6 | Government | 444 |
| Strathpine West State School | Primary | Prep-6 | Government | 408 |
| Pine Rivers State High School | Secondary | 7-12 | Government | 1,106 |
| Childcare centre | Rating | Reviews | Day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Early Learning Strathpine - Bells Pocket Rd | Meeting NQS | 4.7 ★ (48) | POA |
| Edge Early Learning Strathpine - Railway Ave | Meeting NQS | 4.7 ★ (18) | POA |
| South Pine Community Kindergarten and Pre-School | Exceeding NQS | 4.8 ★ (8) | POA |
| Stellar Early Learning & Kindergarten | Meeting NQS | 5 ★ (16) | $130 |
| Address | Sold price |
|---|---|
| 138 Spitfire Avenue, Strathpine | $1,310,000 |
| 9 Beitz Street, Strathpine | $1,163,000 |
| 14 Lancaster Street, Strathpine | $1,150,000 |
| 172 Stanley Street, Strathpine | $995,000 |
| 17 Rosewood Drive, Strathpine | $980,000 |
| 79 Spitfire Avenue, Strathpine | $980,000 |
| 292 Stanley Street, Strathpine | $975,000 |
| 55 Sutherland Drive, Strathpine | $950,000 |
| 39 Sutherland Drive, Strathpine | $935,000 |
| 23 Gerbera Cres, Strathpine | $907,500 |
| 31/60 Grahams Road, Strathpine | $760,000 |