Narangba
Almost three quarters of Narangba homes have 4 or more bedrooms (75.3%), while 55.8% of households are paying a mortgage. The suburb has 20,910 residents, a median age of 33 that is 7 years below the national figure, and household income at the 83.8th percentile. Its 96.1% separate-house share gives Narangba a distinctly detached, family-oriented form compared with the denser feel associated with nearby North Lakes. That profile supports larger households averaging 3.1 people, but it also leaves residents more car-dependent: 72.5% drive to work and only 3.6% use public transport. The combination of strong household earnings, mortgage exposure and 78 development applications in 12 months points to an established Moreton Bay growth suburb still adding housing while its population gradually ages.
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
78
Homebuyers in Narangba are mainly choosing detached, larger-format stock: 96.1% of dwellings are separate houses and 75.3% have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with just 0.2% apartments. That suits couples with children, who account for 53.7% of families, and households average 3.1 people. The key affordability signal is carrying cost rather than a current median sale price: mortgage repayments are $1,900 a month, equal to 19.9% of household income, while rent is $415 a week. With household income in the 83.8th percentile, repayment capacity sits above the national middle, although 55.8% mortgage tenure means many buyers remain exposed to interest-rate changes. Compared with nearby North Lakes, Narangba is the clearer choice for buyers prioritising a predominantly detached-house setting, but exact sale evidence should be checked before making an offer.
For Buyers
Homebuyers in Narangba are mainly choosing detached, larger-format stock: 96.1% of dwellings are separate houses and 75.3% have 4 or more bedrooms, compared with just 0.2% apartments. That suits couples with children, who account for 53.7% of families, and households average 3.1 people. The key affordability signal is carrying cost rather than a current median sale price: mortgage repayments are $1,900 a month, equal to 19.9% of household income, while rent is $415 a week. With household income in the 83.8th percentile, repayment capacity sits above the national middle, although 55.8% mortgage tenure means many buyers remain exposed to interest-rate changes. Compared with nearby North Lakes, Narangba is the clearer choice for buyers prioritising a predominantly detached-house setting, but exact sale evidence should be checked before making an offer.
For Investors
Rental demand in Narangba has a relatively owner-occupier shape: 23.9% of dwellings are rented, weekly rent is $415 and vacancy is 3.5%. That mix can support family-house tenants because 96.1% of stock is detached and 75.3% has 4 or more bedrooms, while also limiting the depth of an apartment-style renter pool compared with denser North Lakes. Development activity is material, with 78 applications recorded over 12 months, so future supply should be monitored because lot reconfiguration and new housing can temper rent growth. The growth case is supported by a 2.29% annual trend and internal migration as the primary driver. Investors should weigh that momentum against an Aging trajectory, 15.3% rent growth, and the fact that 55.8% of households already hold a mortgage. Narangba may suit a long-term house strategy more than a high-yield unit strategy, but the 3.5% vacancy rate and comparable sales deserve close checking.
Development Activity
Total DAs
206
Last 12 Months
78
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-16.1%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Narangba
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Narangba Valley State High School
Jinibara State School
Narangba State School
Narangba Valley State School
Demographics
Narangba has a young resident base by national standards: the median age is 33, or 7 years below the national comparison, and average household size is 3.1 people, 0.6 above the national figure. Families are prominent, with 53.7% of families being couples with children and 15.8% one-parent families. University attainment is 22.6%, 7.5 percentage points below the national level, while 19.3% of residents were born overseas, 2.3 points below national. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are 9,309, 2,271 and 2,108, giving the suburb an Anglo-leaning profile; no religion is recorded for 10,180 people versus 9,135 identifying with Christianity. The pattern is less culturally international than some larger Moreton Bay centres, but internal migration and 24.8% turnover still bring household change.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.1%
Houses
3.7%
Townhouse
0.2%
Apartment
Tenure
Narangba's housing stock is highly concentrated in detached homes, with 96.1% separate houses, 3.7% semi-detached dwellings and 0.2% apartments. Bedrooms follow the same pattern: 75.3% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms, 22.2% have 3, 0.7% have 0 or 1, and 1.8% have 2. Tenure is mortgage-heavy, with 55.8% paying a mortgage compared with 19.7% owning outright and 23.9% renting. Mortgage repayments of $1,900 per month represent 19.9% of household income, while rent at $415 a week equals 18.8% of income. Compared with nearby North Lakes, this is a more consistently detached housing profile, suited to larger households averaging 3.1 people. The trade-off is less dwelling diversity, so buyers wanting apartments or smaller formats will find fewer choices than detached-house purchasers.
Mortgage / mo
$1,900
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $415.
$610
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $610
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
53.7%
Couples with children
29.7%
Couples, no children
15.8%
Single parent
5,807
Total families
Economy & Employment
Narangba's labour market combines essential services with construction and office-based work. Healthcare is the largest industry at 18.6% and 1,282 workers, followed by construction at 12.7% and 878, education at 10.8% and 749, public administration at 8.3% and 573, and retail at 8.2% and 564. Occupations are similarly mixed: professionals number 1,759, trades 1,720, clerical and administration 1,628, community and personal service 1,354, and managers 1,282. Participation is 71.9%, unemployment is 4.7%, and 11,296 people are in the labour force. Household income ranks at the 83.8th percentile, above the suburb's IEO decile of 5, while the IER decile is 9, the IRSD decile is 7 and IRSAD is 6. That gap suggests economic resources are stronger than education and occupation measures alone imply, helping explain mortgage capacity despite a commuter-oriented location.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
11,296
Unemployed
535
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.8%
Part-time
31.0%
Participation
71.9%
Employed
10,761
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.6%
Postgraduate
3.7%
Born Overseas
19.3%
Dwellings
6,445
Transport to Work
Daily life in Narangba is practical but car-dependent. A high 72.5% of workers drive, compared with 3.6% using public transport and 0.9% walking or cycling, while 18.0% work from home. That pattern means access to employment, shops and services is easier by car than by active or public transport, especially across a 41.74 square kilometre suburb. Families have access to 4 local schools, all in the government sector, spanning state primary and state high school settings, so enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Social conditions are relatively solid, with an IRSAD decile of 6 and an IRSD decile of 7, although the IEO decile is 5. Volunteering is 13.0% and 6.0% of residents need assistance. Compared with a more transit-oriented suburb, Narangba's appeal rests on space and household practicality rather than car-free convenience.
Drive
72.5%
Public Transport
3.6%
Walk / Cycle
0.9%
Work from Home
18.0%
Population Forecast
+2.29%/yr
(+542 people/yr)
EstablishedNarangba's growth outlook is stronger than its established label might suggest. The forecast trend is 2.29% a year, with internal migration identified as the primary driver, while population change across the wider area is 28.9% over 10 years. Development activity also reached 78 applications in 12 months, consistent with ongoing land and housing turnover. The demographic direction is Aging: the senior share rose 4.2 percentage points and the young share fell 3.2 points, even as the area expands. The gentrification readings diverge, with a score of 19 and stage Not gentrifying in one reading versus a score of 54 and stage Active in another. Compared with a static established suburb, Narangba has stronger expansion pressure, but the aging indicators mean future demand may shift toward established services and lower-maintenance housing.
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?
Yes, Narangba can suit households wanting space, schools and detached housing. It has 20,910 residents, a median age of 33, 96.1% separate houses and 75.3% homes with 4 or more bedrooms. Compared with a denser suburb, car dependence is higher: 72.5% drive to work and 3.6% use public transport.
What is the median house price in Narangba?
A current median house price is not available for Narangba. Useful holding-cost indicators are $415 weekly rent and $1,900 monthly mortgage repayments, with mortgage costs equal to 19.9% of household income. Compared with relying on a single price figure, buyers should check recent sales for the exact street, land size and dwelling condition.
What schools are in Narangba?
Narangba has 4 government schools: Jinibara State School, Narangba State School, Narangba Valley State High School and Narangba Valley State School. The mix is 3 state school settings and 1 state high school. Compared with choosing by suburb name alone, families should confirm the catchment for the exact address and year level.
Is Narangba safe?
No current suburb crime rate is available, so a definitive safety ranking cannot be given. Narangba has 20,910 residents spread across 41.74 square kilometres, and conditions can vary by street and activity centre. Compared with relying on a broad suburb label, inspect the immediate area at different times and review current Queensland Police information before renting or buying.
Is Narangba good for property investment?
Narangba may suit investors seeking detached family housing rather than units. Rents are $415 a week, vacancy is 3.5%, 23.9% of dwellings are rented and 78 development applications were recorded in 12 months. Growth is forecast at 2.29% annually, driven by internal migration. Compared with an apartment-focused strategy, the main risks are concentrated stock, future supply and an Aging trajectory.
How is Narangba's population changing?
Narangba is growing while its age profile shifts. The annual growth trend is 2.29%, internal migration is the primary driver and population change across the wider area is 28.9% over 10 years. At the same time, the senior share increased 4.2 percentage points and the young share fell 3.2 points. Compared with a purely young-growth suburb, Narangba is expanding with an Aging trajectory.
What development is happening in Narangba?
There were 78 development applications in the past 12 months, including lot reconfiguration and operational work. That points to active land-use change rather than a fully static market, although an application is not the same as a completed dwelling. Compared with established low-growth areas, buyers should check approvals, infrastructure timing and the effect on nearby traffic and supply.
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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