Narangba
Detached family housing dominates Narangba at a rare 96.1% of dwellings, and 75.3% have 4+ bedrooms. That scale shapes a young mortgage-belt suburb of 20,910 residents, with median age 33, 7 years below the national median, and household income in the 83.8 percentile nationally. Compared with nearby North Lakes and Dakabin, the story is less apartment density and more school-age families using larger homes, because 56.1% of households are paying a mortgage while only 19.9% own outright.
Population
20,910
Median Age
33.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,207/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
79
Median House
$526K
Estimated from rent (2025)
A current median house price is not available, so the better affordability checks are the $1,900 monthly mortgage, $2,207 weekly household income and 19.9% mortgage-to-income load. That load sits below stress settings and explains why family buyers can stretch into 4+ bedroom homes, which make up 75.3% of stock. Apartments are only 0.2%, so buyers seeking low-maintenance units have fewer options than in denser centres.
For Buyers
A current median house price is not available, so the better affordability checks are the $1,900 monthly mortgage, $2,207 weekly household income and 19.9% mortgage-to-income load. That load sits below stress settings and explains why family buyers can stretch into 4+ bedroom homes, which make up 75.3% of stock. Apartments are only 0.2%, so buyers seeking low-maintenance units have fewer options than in denser centres.
For Investors
Investor appeal is mainly yield stability from family renters, not high churn. Renters are 24.1% of households, below the 56.1% mortgage share, so the rental pool is smaller than ownership demand but still meaningful across 20,910 residents. Median rent is $415 a week and vacancy is 3.5%, which needs price discipline because oversupply risk can rise when 78 development applications are active. Internal migration of 327 people a year supports tenant formation.
Development Activity
Total DAs
189
Last 12 Months
79
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-17.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Narangba iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Narangba Valley State School
Prep-6 · 1067 students
Narangba Valley State High School
7-12 · 1821 students
Narangba State School
Prep-6 · 641 students
Jinibara State School
Prep-6 · 611 students
Demographics
Narangba skews younger and more family based than Australia overall: median age is 33, 7 years below the national median, and average household size is 3.1, which is 0.6 above national. Overseas-born residents are 19.3%, 2.3 percentage points below national, while university attainment is 22.6%, 7.5 points lower. English ancestry is prominent at 9,309 people, followed by Scottish 2,271 and Irish 2,108, which fits the lower migrant share.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.1%
Houses
3.7%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing choice is unusually concentrated. Separate houses account for 96.1% of dwellings, compared with just 3.7% semi-detached and 0.2% apartments, so buyers are mostly choosing block size, school catchment and bedroom count rather than building type. The tenure mix reinforces mortgage-belt character: 56.1% have a mortgage, 24.1% rent and 19.9% own outright. Large homes dominate because 75.3% have 4+ bedrooms, well above the 22.2% with 3 bedrooms.
Mortgage / mo
$1,900
Rent / wk
$415
HH Size
3.1
Personal Income / wk
$889
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.5%
Unoccupied
233
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.9%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
18.8%
Couples, no children
18,460
Total families
Economy & Employment
Narangba's workforce is broad but suburban. Healthcare employs 1,282 people, above construction at 878, education at 749, public admin at 573 and retail at 564. Professionals lead occupations at 1,759, with clerical/admin 1,628, while full-time work is 65.8% and unemployment is 5.2%. SEIFA is mixed: IER decile 9 sits higher than IEO decile 5, with IRSD decile 7 and IRSAD decile 6, because income strength outpaces education ranking.
Unemployment
2.0%
Labour Force
13,526
Unemployed
275
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.8%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
65.6%
Employed
9,767
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.6%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
19.3%
Dwellings
6,445
Transport to Work
Livability is car-oriented rather than transit-oriented: 88.4% drive to work, far higher than 4.3% using public transport and 1.1% walking or cycling, so commuting comfort depends on road access. Schooling is a clear local strength with 4 government schools and an ICSEA range of 980 to 1016; Narangba Valley State School has 1,067 students at ICSEA 1016, and Narangba Valley State High has 1,821 at ICSEA 999. IRSAD decile 6 is above the midpoint.
Drive
88.4%
Public Transport
4.3%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.29%/yr
(+542 people/yr)
EstablishedGrowth is running above a flat replacement pattern: the trend adds 542 people a year, or 2.29% annually, taking the medium path from 24,274 in 2026 to 26,982 in 2031. Internal migration is the main driver at 327 net people a year, higher than overseas migration at 99. The suburb is also ageing, with young share down 3.2 points and senior share up 4.2 points, while gentrification is scored 54 and labelled Active.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+99
Net Internal / yr
+327
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +42% since 2011, Net internal migration +327/yr, Accelerating: 15% → 24%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Narangba compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Narangba a good suburb to live in?
Narangba suits households wanting space, schools and a suburban pace. It has 20,910 residents, 96.1% separate houses and 75.3% homes with 4+ bedrooms, so it is strongest for families rather than apartment seekers.
What is the median house price in Narangba?
A current median house price is not available. For affordability context, the typical monthly mortgage is $1,900, weekly rent is $415 and mortgage costs sit at 19.9% of household income.
What schools are in Narangba?
Narangba has 4 local government schools: Narangba Valley State School, Narangba Valley State High School, Narangba State School and Jinibara State School. ICSEA values range from 980 to 1016.
Is Narangba safe?
A suburb-specific crime rate per 1,000 residents is not available, so check current Queensland Police mapping before deciding. For context, Narangba has 20,910 residents and a strongly family-oriented housing base.
Is Narangba good for property investment?
Narangba can suit investors targeting family renters. Rent is $415 a week, 24.1% of households rent, vacancy is 3.5% and 327 net internal migrants a year add demand, though 78 development applications warrant monitoring.
How is Narangba's population changing?
Narangba is growing at 2.29% a year, adding about 542 people annually. The medium path rises from 24,274 people in 2026 to 26,982 in 2031, with internal migration the main driver.
Is there much development happening in Narangba?
Yes. There were 78 development applications over 12 months, including domestic outbuildings, a food and drink outlet or shop proposal, and a warehouse extension, so local change is active but still suburban in character.
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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