Burpengary
More than four in five dwellings in Burpengary are separate houses at 83.6%, and 51.1% have 4 or more bedrooms, making the suburb more family-oriented than apartment-heavy centres. Its population is 16,488, with a median age of 36, which is 4.0 years below the national figure. Household income sits at $1,720 a week, around the 60.5th percentile. Annual growth is forecast at 3.86%, helping distinguish Burpengary from nearby Morayfield and Narangba as a development-led mortgage-belt market.
Population
16,488
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,720/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
111
Burpengary suits buyers prioritising space, detached living and larger floor plans. The typical mortgage payment is $1,733 monthly, while weekly rent is $350 and mortgage costs equal 23.3% of household income. Larger homes dominate, with 51.1% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 36.7% containing 3 bedrooms. Separate houses account for 83.6% of dwellings, compared with 15.2% semi-detached homes and 0.5% apartments. Because no current median house price is stated, buyers should compare recent sales by land size, dwelling age and estate location rather than relying on apartment benchmarks. The suburb is a lower-density choice than nearby Morayfield, but car dependence should be included in the household budget.
For Buyers
Burpengary suits buyers prioritising space, detached living and larger floor plans. The typical mortgage payment is $1,733 monthly, while weekly rent is $350 and mortgage costs equal 23.3% of household income. Larger homes dominate, with 51.1% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 36.7% containing 3 bedrooms. Separate houses account for 83.6% of dwellings, compared with 15.2% semi-detached homes and 0.5% apartments. Because no current median house price is stated, buyers should compare recent sales by land size, dwelling age and estate location rather than relying on apartment benchmarks. The suburb is a lower-density choice than nearby Morayfield, but car dependence should be included in the household budget.
For Investors
For investors, Burpengary combines a 30.8% renter share with weekly rent of $350 and a 3.6% vacancy rate. Rent growth has reached 13.2%, which supports a stronger income story than a flat-rent setting, while 112 development applications in 12 months signal substantial new supply. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, supporting tenant demand as new households arrive. Compared with a low-growth suburb, the 3.86% annual forecast trend gives Burpengary a stronger demand narrative, though investors should compare newer stock with established streets because competing properties can emerge quickly during construction cycles.
Development Activity
Total DAs
248
Last 12 Months
111
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+15.6%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Burpengary
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Redwood College (Burpengary)
St Eugene College (Burpengary)
Burpengary State Secondary College
Burpengary Meadows State School
Burpengary State School
Demographics
Burpengary's median age is 36, 4.0 years below the national figure, and 17.1% of residents were born overseas, 4.5 percentage points below the national share. University attainment is 18.2%, 11.9 points below national, while average household size is 2.7, 0.2 above national. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are 7,088, 1,740 and 1,649. Couples with children account for 42.3% of families and one-parent families 19.0%, helping explain demand for larger homes. Compared with more diverse metropolitan areas, Burpengary has a more Anglo-leaning profile, although Samoan, Mandarin and Hindi are among the leading non-English home languages, with counts of 36, 27 and 22.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.6%
Houses
15.2%
Townhouse
0.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Burpengary's tenure mix points to a mortgage-belt suburb: 41.5% of households are paying a mortgage, 26.6% own outright and 30.8% rent. Separate houses account for 83.6% of dwellings, compared with 0.5% apartments and 15.2% semi-detached homes. Larger formats dominate, with 51.1% containing 4 or more bedrooms and 36.7% containing 3 bedrooms. Mortgage costs represent 23.3% of household income, while rent costs represent 20.3%, so neither tenure is flagged as housing stress. Compared with denser nearby Morayfield, Burpengary's low apartment share and high detached-house share create a more land-intensive housing pattern.
Mortgage / mo
$1,733
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $350.
$595
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $595
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$775
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
214
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.3%
Couples with children
37.7%
Couples, no children
19.0%
Single parent
4,601
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is Burpengary's largest listed industry at 19.1% of workers, or 953 people, followed by construction at 13.7% and 685 people, education at 10.3% and 514 people, retail at 7.9% and 392 people, and public administration at 6.5% and 325 people. Trades lead occupations with 1,358 workers, ahead of clerical and administrative roles at 1,161 and professionals at 1,064. Participation is 64.1%, unemployment is 5.2% and weekly household income is $1,720, at the 60.5th percentile. SEIFA results are uneven: education and occupation decile 4, economic resources decile 8, disadvantage decile 6 and advantage decile 5. Compared with higher-skilled inner areas, this mix reflects accessible employment and trades activity alongside a less concentrated university profile.
Unemployment
5.2%
Labour Force
8,475
Unemployed
441
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.8%
Part-time
31.8%
Participation
64.1%
Employed
8,034
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
18.2%
Postgraduate
2.8%
Born Overseas
17.1%
Dwellings
5,723
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car-oriented: 76.1% travel as car drivers, compared with 3.8% using public transport, while 1.5% walk or cycle and 13.5% work from home. That pattern matters because commuting and school runs are less likely to be transit-led. Five schools provide a practical mix of 2 government primary schools, 1 government secondary school, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. Burpengary covers 22.33 sq km at 738.2 people per sq km, so exact address and enrolment zones matter. Its IRSAD sits in decile 5, around the middle rather than the top deciles. Compared with more transit-oriented parts of Moreton Bay, a car, school and service plan is more important here.
Drive
76.1%
Public Transport
3.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
13.5%
Population Forecast
+3.86%/yr
(+356 people/yr)
High GrowthBurpengary is classified as high growth, with an annual trend of 3.86% and internal migration as the primary driver. Across the wider area, population change over 10 years is 81.2%, while the shift trajectory is Mixed rather than uniformly accelerating. Rent growth of 13.2% and 112 development applications in 12 months point to strong demand and an active supply response. Gentrification is at Early signs with a score of 42. Compared with established suburbs, this combination suggests expansion is being led by new housing and incoming households, with affordability and services needing to keep pace.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+40
Net Internal / yr
+518
Gentrification Signal
New development
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Burpengary compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Burpengary a good suburb to live in?
Burpengary can suit households wanting detached homes and access to larger floor plans. Separate houses make up 83.6% of dwellings and the median age is 36, but 76.1% of residents drive to work. Compared with transit-oriented suburbs, daily life is more car dependent.
What is the median house price in Burpengary?
A reliable current median house price is not stated. Buyers should compare recent Burpengary sales by land size, dwelling age and estate location, then consider the $1,733 monthly mortgage estimate and $350 weekly rent. The 83.6% separate-house share makes detached-home comparisons more useful than apartment benchmarks.
What schools are in Burpengary?
Burpengary has 5 schools: 2 government primary schools, 1 government secondary school, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. Families should check the exact enrolment zone because boundaries can differ between nearby streets and school sectors.
Is Burpengary safe?
A suburb-level crime rate is not stated, so safety should be checked using current Queensland Police information and observations of the exact street. Burpengary's 76.1% car-driver share describes transport patterns, not crime. Compare recent local conditions with nearby suburbs before deciding.
Is Burpengary good for property investment?
Burpengary has several positive investment indicators: 30.8% of households rent, weekly rent is $350, vacancy is 3.6% and rent growth is 13.2%. However, 112 development applications in 12 months indicate new competition. Compared with low-growth areas, the 3.86% annual forecast trend is supportive but supply timing matters.
How is Burpengary's population changing?
Growth is forecast at 3.86% annually, driven primarily by internal migration. Across the wider area, the 10-year population change measure is 81.2%, while the trajectory is Mixed. Gentrification is at Early signs with a score of 42, suggesting expansion rather than a fully established mature-market pattern.
Are there many new developments in Burpengary?
Yes. Burpengary recorded 112 development applications in 12 months, consistent with its high-growth classification and the New development stage. That activity can expand housing choice, but it may also increase competition between new estates and established properties compared with areas with fewer applications.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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