Regency Downs
Roughly 55% of homes in Regency Downs have four or more bedrooms, one of the highest shares for a suburb with a $447,000 median house price, which sits well below the national average for detached housing. The suburb's 2,623 residents are younger than the national median by 3 years, average households of 2.9 people, and 92.7% commute by car. Every dwelling is a separate house, making this one of the most exclusively detached-house suburbs in Queensland. Household income lands at the 51st percentile nationally, roughly at the middle of the national distribution, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, below the 30% stress threshold.
Population
2,623
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,570/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
8
Median House
$447K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $447,000 median house price makes Regency Downs more affordable than the national median for detached dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, which translates to a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress level. The stock is 100% separate houses with no apartments or semi-detached dwellings, so buyers are competing in a single housing type. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 55.3% of dwellings, compared to 36.3% for three-bedroom and 7.3% for two-bedroom, meaning the suburb caters strongly to families needing space. With 55.4% of residents carrying a mortgage and only 26.5% owning outright, this is an active owner-occupier market rather than a debt-free enclave.
For Buyers
The $447,000 median house price makes Regency Downs more affordable than the national median for detached dwellings. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, which translates to a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress level. The stock is 100% separate houses with no apartments or semi-detached dwellings, so buyers are competing in a single housing type. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 55.3% of dwellings, compared to 36.3% for three-bedroom and 7.3% for two-bedroom, meaning the suburb caters strongly to families needing space. With 55.4% of residents carrying a mortgage and only 26.5% owning outright, this is an active owner-occupier market rather than a debt-free enclave.
For Investors
The rental market in Regency Downs is relatively thin: only 18.1% of residents rent, lower than state and national averages, and weekly rent is $368. Against the $447,000 median, that implies a gross yield near 4.3%, above the levels typical of capital city suburbs. The vacancy rate of 6.5% is elevated and warrants attention, suggesting supply currently exceeds demand in the rental pool. Development activity is low at 6 applications in the past 12 months, mainly sheds and carports rather than new dwellings, so supply is not expanding rapidly. The 21.6% annual turnover rate indicates a moderate level of property churn compared to stable, long-held communities.
Development Activity
Total DAs
8
Last 12 Months
8
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 37 is 3 years below the national figure, consistent with the family-formation profile suggested by large households and four-plus bedroom homes. University qualifications reach only 10.5%, which is 19.6 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting a workforce concentrated in trades and service roles rather than professional occupations. Overseas-born residents account for 10.9% of the population, 10.7 points below the national share, and ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (1,159), German (295), Scottish (275) and Irish (248) are the top four groups. Average household size is 2.9, which is 0.4 above the national average, and 987 families are couples with children versus 552 couples without, confirming the suburb's family-heavy character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Every one of the homes in Regency Downs is a separate house, a 100% detached rate that stands in contrast to the national housing mix. The bedroom profile skews large: 55.3% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms and 36.3% have three, while two-bedroom homes account for only 7.3%. Tenure splits between mortgage holders (55.4%), outright owners (26.5%) and renters (18.1%), meaning active buyers significantly outnumber both debt-free owners and tenants. Monthly mortgage repayments of $1,517 and a rent-to-income ratio of 23.4% both sit below stress thresholds, so housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes at the 51st household income percentile nationally. The $447,000 median price is an estimate derived from rental data for 2025.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$368
HH Size
2.9
Personal Income / wk
$660
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
6.5%
Unoccupied
59
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.3%
Couples, no children
2,183
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 15.4% of workers (99 people), followed by Education at 13.2% (85) and Construction at 12.3% (79). Retail and Public Admin each contribute around 7-8%. By occupation, Labourers (164) are the largest group, narrowly ahead of Community and Personal workers (149) and Machinery and Drivers (145), a profile consistent with a working-class, trades-heavy suburb. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, higher than the national average, and the participation rate of 53.7% is below national norms, partly because 706 residents are not in the labour force. Full-time workers account for 66.8% of the employed population, and 12.4% of residents volunteer, slightly above many comparable suburbs.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.8%
Part-time
24.5%
Participation
53.7%
Employed
971
Occupations
Top Industries
University
10.5%
Postgraduate
1.8%
Born Overseas
10.9%
Dwellings
846
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 92.7% of workers drive to work and only 0.4% walk or cycle, figures consistent with a suburb where public transport coverage is limited. Schools are not recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on institutions in neighbouring areas of the Lockyer Valley region. Crime data are not available for Regency Downs. Volunteering at 12.4% and an assistance need of 8.9% (220 people) point to a community with moderate support requirements. Rent-to-income at 23.4% and mortgage-to-income at 22.3% are both below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are manageable for the majority of residents. The suburb's 2.9 average household size, above the national average of 2.5, reflects the family composition that large detached homes naturally attract.
Drive
92.7%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
0.4%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Regency Downs compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Regency Downs a good suburb to live in?
Regency Downs suits families looking for affordable, large detached homes. The $447,000 median price gives a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold. Household income sits at the 51st percentile nationally, and 55.3% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms. The main trade-offs are high car dependence (92.7%) and an 8.7% unemployment rate above the national average.
What is the median house price in Regency Downs?
The median house price is approximately $447,000, estimated from rental data for 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,517, and weekly rent runs $368. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3% is below the 30% stress benchmark, making Regency Downs more affordable than many Queensland markets.
What schools are in Regency Downs?
No schools are recorded inside the Regency Downs boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Lockyer Valley communities. The suburb's 10.5% university qualification rate is 19.6 percentage points below the national figure, suggesting most residents attended trade or vocational pathways rather than tertiary institutions.
Is Regency Downs safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Regency Downs in this dataset. As a proxy, 8.9% of residents (220 people) need daily assistance, and the suburb's housing stress indicators are low, with rent-to-income at 23.4% and mortgage-to-income at 22.3%, both below thresholds associated with financial pressure and related social risk.
Is Regency Downs good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $368 against a $447,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.3%, higher than many metropolitan suburbs. However, the 6.5% vacancy rate is elevated compared to healthy market norms of around 3%, signalling that rental demand does not currently absorb supply. The 18.1% renter share is below state and national averages, limiting the tenant pool.
How is Regency Downs's population changing?
Detailed population forecasts are not available for Regency Downs in this dataset. The 21.6% annual turnover rate indicates moderate resident mobility compared to stable long-held suburbs. The suburb's 2,623 residents, 37 median age (3 years below national), and 55.4% mortgage-holder rate suggest a community still in active family-formation rather than a mature, aging phase.
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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