Geebung
A $537,000 median house price within 13km of Brisbane's CBD is what defines Geebung, and it explains the rest of the profile. Household income sits in the 82.9th percentile nationally, yet purchase costs stay low enough that the mortgage-to-income ratio is only 21.2%, well below the 30% stress line. The stock is 93.7% separate houses, an unusually detached-heavy mix for a suburb this close to the city, with apartments at just 2.4%. University qualifications reach 38.9%, 8.8 points above the national figure, and the median age of 38 runs 2 years below national. Affordability improved from 54.1% in 2011 to 43.9% in 2021, a rare gain that has kept the suburb on an active gentrification track.
Population
4,850
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,179/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
36
Median House
$537K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $537,000 median, Geebung is one of the more accessible detached-house markets inside Brisbane's middle ring, and the affordability shows in the loan maths: monthly repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.2%, far below the 30% stress threshold despite household income in the 82.9th percentile. The stock suits family buyers because 93.7% of dwellings are separate houses and only 2.4% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 54.5% and four-or-more-bedroom homes make up 37.8%, so the choice is mainly between standard and larger family layouts rather than units. With 42.1% of residents already holding a mortgage against 30.8% owning outright, the market leans toward active buyers rather than long-held wealth, which keeps turnover and listings comparatively steady.
For Buyers
At a $537,000 median, Geebung is one of the more accessible detached-house markets inside Brisbane's middle ring, and the affordability shows in the loan maths: monthly repayments average $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.2%, far below the 30% stress threshold despite household income in the 82.9th percentile. The stock suits family buyers because 93.7% of dwellings are separate houses and only 2.4% are apartments. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 54.5% and four-or-more-bedroom homes make up 37.8%, so the choice is mainly between standard and larger family layouts rather than units. With 42.1% of residents already holding a mortgage against 30.8% owning outright, the market leans toward active buyers rather than long-held wealth, which keeps turnover and listings comparatively steady.
For Investors
A 27.1% renter share and weekly rent of $415 give landlords a moderate tenant base, and the numbers stack up better here than in pricier Brisbane suburbs. Against the $537,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield near 4.0%, well above the sub-2% yields typical of premium inner-city markets. The vacancy rate of 5.0% is higher than a tight market would show, so tenant demand is steady rather than scarce. Rent grew 27.3% over the period, and overseas migration adds a net 37 residents a year while internal migration removes 21, leaving thin but positive natural demand. Development activity is modest at 32 applications in 12 months, mostly lot reconfigurations and material change of use rather than apartment supply, so the detached-house base that underpins yields is not being diluted.
Development Activity
Total DAs
124
Last 12 Months
36
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+50.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Geebung iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
St Kevin's School
Prep-6 · 356 students
Geebung State School
Prep-6 · 391 students
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2.0 years below the national figure, and the trajectory is younger: the working-age share rose 3.5 points while the senior share fell 1.9 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents reach 20.5%, which is 1.1 points below national, so the suburb skews more Australian-born than the country as a whole. Ancestry is firmly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (1,811), Irish (733) and Scottish (565), and the leading non-English languages are Mandarin (31), Hindi (20) and Italian (16), each spoken by only a small group. University qualifications at 38.9% run 8.8 points above national. Average household size is 2.7, which is 0.2 above national, consistent with the family profile where 1,793 of 3,926 families are couples with children against 902 couples with none.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.7%
Houses
3.9%
Townhouse
2.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure tilts toward active buyers: 42.1% carry a mortgage, 30.8% own outright and 27.1% rent. Mortgage holders outnumbering outright owners signals a suburb of working families still paying down homes rather than a base of debt-free retirees. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 93.7%, with apartments at just 2.4% and semi-detached dwellings at 3.9%, which keeps the market oriented to families needing space. Three-bedroom homes account for 54.5% and four-or-more-bedroom homes 37.8%, so smaller one and two-bedroom dwellings are scarce at under 8% combined. The $537,000 median sits low relative to household income in the 82.9th percentile, and both mortgage-to-income at 21.2% and rent-to-income at 19.0% stay below stress thresholds, a comfort margin that few middle-ring Brisbane suburbs offer.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$960
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.0%
Unoccupied
91
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.0%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
23.0%
Couples, no children
3,926
Total families
Economy & Employment
The local workforce concentrates in stable, service-led sectors: Healthcare leads at 18.5% (332 workers), Education follows at 11.7% (211) and Professional/Tech at 9.7% (174), with Public Admin at 9.6% and Construction at 9.2%. By occupation, Professionals (645), Clerical/Admin (394) and Managers (348) form the core, which aligns with the decile 7 IEO score for education and occupation. Unemployment is low at 4.7% and the full-time employment rate is 69.4%, while participation reads 62.5%. SEIFA places the suburb in the upper-middle advantage band: IRSD decile 8, IRSAD decile 7, IEO decile 7 and IER decile 7, a consistent profile with no large gaps between indexes. Real incomes grew 27.4% over the decade, helping explain why affordability improved even as prices rose.
Unemployment
3.4%
Labour Force
2,961
Unemployed
102
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.4%
Part-time
25.9%
Participation
62.5%
Employed
2,320
Occupations
Top Industries
University
38.9%
Postgraduate
8.2%
Born Overseas
20.5%
Dwellings
1,724
Transport to Work
Transport leans heavily on cars at 81.3% of commuters, while 9.8% take public transport and 3.2% walk or cycle, reflecting the rail line and arterial access that serve the suburb. No schools are recorded inside the 3.79 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off offset by the central position 13km from the CBD. Detailed crime statistics are not available here, but the suburb scores decile 8 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, above the midpoint, and only 7.2% of residents (342 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a settled, low-disadvantage area. Rent-to-income at 19.0% and a density of 1,278 residents per km2 keep day-to-day living affordable and uncrowded relative to inner Brisbane.
Drive
81.3%
Public Transport
9.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.2%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.34%/yr
(+16 people/yr)
EstablishedGeebung is an established, slow-growth suburb: annual population growth registers 0.34% (about 16 residents a year) and the 10-year change is 5.7%. The medium forecast lifts the population from 4,655 in 2025 to 4,755 by 2031, modest expansion. Overseas migration of 37 a year is the primary growth driver, partly offset by a net internal outflow of 21. The gentrification stage reads active with a score of 51, supported by a 3.5-point rise in the working-age share and a 27.4% real-income gain, while affordability improved from 54.1% in 2011 to 43.9% in 2021. That combination, rising incomes and improving affordability, is unusual and points to value-led upgrading rather than displacement.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+37
Net Internal / yr
-21
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Geebung compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geebung a good suburb to live in?
Geebung scores decile 8 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, above the midpoint, with household income in the 82.9th percentile nationally. University qualifications reach 38.9%, 8.8 points above national. Its main draw is affordability: a $537,000 median house price keeps the mortgage-to-income ratio at just 21.2%.
What is the median house price in Geebung?
The median house price is $537,000, accessible for a suburb 13km from Brisbane's CBD. Weekly rent averages $415 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $2,000, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.2%, well below the 30% stress threshold.
What schools are in Geebung?
No schools are recorded inside the 3.79 km2 Geebung boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The local population is well educated, with university qualifications at 38.9%, which is 8.8 points above the national figure.
Is Geebung safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Geebung in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 8 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, above the midpoint, and only 7.2% of its residents (342 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Geebung good for property investment?
Rent of $415 a week against a $537,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.0%, well above the sub-2% returns in premium Brisbane suburbs. The vacancy rate of 5.0% shows steady tenant demand, and rent grew 27.3% over the period, supporting an income-led investment case.
How is Geebung's population changing?
Population growth is 0.34% annually, about 16 residents a year, with a 5.7% rise over 10 years. The medium forecast lifts the count from 4,655 in 2025 to 4,755 by 2031. The profile is getting younger, with the working-age share up 3.5 points and the senior share down 1.9 points over the decade.
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 Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), 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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