Middle Park
Household income in the 84.3rd percentile nationally and a university qualification rate of 49.2%, some 19 points above the national figure, are the two numbers that define Middle Park. The suburb sits in a compact 1.45 km2 footprint west of Brisbane, with a density of 2,648 residents per km2 and a population of 3,845. Owner-occupation is exceptionally strong: 41.7% own outright and another 41.2% are paying off mortgages, leaving renters at just 17.1%, well below state norms. Nearly 95% of dwellings are separate houses, and 65.5% have four or more bedrooms, signalling a suburb built for families who stay.
Population
3,845
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,219/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
6
Median House
$557K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $557,000 sits in a bracket that is attainable given household incomes at the 84.3rd percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and mortgage-to-income at 20.3% is below the 30% stress threshold, giving buyers meaningful buffer. The stock is dominated by detached houses at 94.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes making up most of the rest. Four-plus-bedroom homes represent 65.5% of the market, so buyers seeking large family homes will find deep supply. Three-bedroom properties account for 33.1%, and two-bedroom options are scarce at 1.3%. With 41.7% of residents owning outright, turnover is low at 15.4%, which means stock is thin when it does appear.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $557,000 sits in a bracket that is attainable given household incomes at the 84.3rd percentile nationally. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,950, and mortgage-to-income at 20.3% is below the 30% stress threshold, giving buyers meaningful buffer. The stock is dominated by detached houses at 94.8% of dwellings, with semi-detached homes making up most of the rest. Four-plus-bedroom homes represent 65.5% of the market, so buyers seeking large family homes will find deep supply. Three-bedroom properties account for 33.1%, and two-bedroom options are scarce at 1.3%. With 41.7% of residents owning outright, turnover is low at 15.4%, which means stock is thin when it does appear.
For Investors
A vacancy rate of 2.8% is tight, and weekly rent of $450 reflects genuine tenant demand in a suburb where only 17.1% of residents rent. Against a $557,000 median, that rent produces a gross yield near 4.2%, above typical inner-Brisbane levels. The high ownership rate, 83% owned or mortgaged, limits rental supply and supports yields. Development activity is low at 4 applications in the past 12 months, with recent approvals covering lot reconfiguration and referral agency responses rather than new dwelling supply. The 36.9% overseas-born share, 15 points above the national figure, adds a migration-driven demand base. Stability is reinforced by 84.6% of residents remaining at the same address over five years.
Development Activity
Total DAs
13
Last 12 Months
6
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+200.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Middle Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Good News Lutheran School
Prep-6 · 366 students
Middle Park State School
Prep-6 · 578 students
Demographics
The median age of 42 sits 2 years above the national average, pointing to an established, middle-aged profile. Overseas-born residents represent 36.9%, which is 15.3 percentage points above the national figure, reflecting active international settlement. Ancestry is led by English (1,218 residents), followed by Irish (437) and Chinese (414), with Scottish (362) also prominent. Mandarin is the most spoken non-English language at 70 speakers, followed by Cantonese at 57. University qualifications reach 49.2%, running 19.1 percentage points above the national level. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above the national figure, consistent with the large-family housing stock. Couples with children are the dominant household type at 1,312 families, compared to 880 couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.8%
Houses
5.2%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is heavily weighted toward ownership: 41.7% own outright and 41.2% are paying mortgages, meaning renters at 17.1% are a minority, well below QLD averages. This ownership concentration explains the low vacancy rate of 2.8% and the subdued 15.4% residential turnover rate. Separate houses account for 94.8% of all dwellings, with semi-detached at 5.2% and no significant apartment stock. Four-plus-bedroom homes dominate at 65.5%, three-bedroom properties follow at 33.1%, and two-bedroom at 1.3%. The estimated median house price is $557,000, with rent-to-income at 20.3% indicating tenants face no financial stress. Mortgage-to-income is also 20.3%, comfortably below the stress threshold for buyers, because incomes sit in the 84.3rd percentile nationally.
Mortgage / mo
$1,950
Rent / wk
$450
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$864
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.8%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.2%
Couples, no children
3,357
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads industry employment at 16.0% of the workforce (236 workers), closely followed by Education at 14.9% (220) and Professional/Technical services at 13.9% (206). Public Administration contributes 8.6% and Retail 6.8%, giving Middle Park a public-sector and knowledge-economy skew. By occupation, Professionals (642) and Managers (304) together make up the largest groups, consistent with a SEIFA IEO decile of 8 for education and occupation advantage. The unemployment rate is 4.5% with 86 unemployed residents, and the full-time employment rate is 65.0%. Household income at the 84.3rd percentile nationally reflects these high-skill industries. Volunteering is active at 17.6% of residents, adding to the community contribution profile.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.0%
Part-time
30.5%
Participation
60.6%
Employed
1,819
Occupations
Top Industries
University
49.2%
Postgraduate
13.0%
Born Overseas
36.9%
Dwellings
1,360
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 84.6% of residents driving to work, and public transport use at 6.5% is below the national average. Walking and cycling account for 3.1% of commutes. Middle Park ranks decile 8 on both the IRSAD and IRSD indexes, meaning it sits in the top 30% nationally for advantage and low disadvantage. The IRSD decile of 9 specifically places it in the top 20% for absence of relative disadvantage. Only 4.5% of residents (168 people) need daily assistance, consistent with a healthy, working-age community. Rent-to-income at 20.3% and mortgage-to-income at 20.3% mean housing costs are manageable relative to incomes. No schools are recorded within the 1.45 km2 boundary, so families access education in neighbouring suburbs.
Drive
84.6%
Public Transport
6.5%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Middle Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middle Park a good suburb to live in?
Middle Park ranks decile 8 on IRSAD and decile 9 on IRSD nationally, placing it in the top tier for advantage and low disadvantage. Household income sits at the 84.3rd percentile nationally, university qualifications reach 49.2%, and mortgage-to-income at 20.3% is well below the stress threshold, making it financially comfortable for owners.
What is the median house price in Middle Park?
The estimated median house price is $557,000, based on 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $450, and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,950. Mortgage-to-income sits at 20.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, because household incomes rank in the 84.3rd percentile nationally.
What schools are in Middle Park?
No schools are recorded inside Middle Park's 1.45 km2 boundary in this dataset. Families access education in adjoining suburbs. Despite the lack of local schools, the suburb has a high education profile, with 49.2% of residents holding university qualifications, 19.1 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Middle Park safe?
Crime statistics specific to Middle Park are not available in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, Middle Park scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, placing it in the top 20% nationally, and only 4.5% of residents (168 people) require daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Middle Park good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $450 against a $557,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.2%, above typical inner-Brisbane levels. Vacancy sits at a tight 2.8% and only 17.1% of residents rent, limiting supply. Development approvals are low at 4 in 12 months, so new competing stock is minimal. The 36.9% overseas-born share underpins ongoing rental demand.
How is Middle Park's population changing?
Middle Park has a population of 3,845 in a 1.45 km2 area, giving a density of 2,648 residents per km2. Residential stability is high: 84.6% of residents remained at the same address over 5 years, suggesting limited population churn. The 36.9% overseas-born share, 15.3 points above national, indicates ongoing international migration as a growth driver.
What languages are spoken in Middle Park?
About 36.9% of residents were born overseas, 15.3 percentage points above the national figure. English is dominant, with Mandarin spoken by 70 residents and Cantonese by 57. Persian and Sinhala are also represented, reflecting a diverse international mix within an otherwise English-speaking community of 3,845 people.
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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