Strathpine
A 7.5% unemployment rate in a suburb with household income at the 49.6 percentile nationally makes Strathpine an outlier among Brisbane's north corridor, where most mortgage-belt suburbs track below 5%. The median age of 37 sits 3 years below the national figure, yet the senior share has grown 3.5 percentage points over the past decade, signalling a suburb aging in place rather than turning over. SEIFA places Strathpine at IRSAD decile 3, well below the national median, with both economic resources (IER decile 3) and education (IEO decile 3) tracking consistently low. University qualification rates at 23.8% run 6.3 percentage points below the national average, and real income has declined 0.9% over the decade.
Population
10,647
Median Age
37.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,556/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
46
Without reliable median price data, buyers must gauge affordability through mortgage repayments: the $1,603 monthly median produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.8%, significantly below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most Brisbane suburbs. Detached houses dominate at 82.3% of stock, with three-bedroom homes accounting for 59.2% of dwellings, the largest concentration among comparable Pine Rivers suburbs. Four-plus bedroom stock at 28.3% gives families room to upsize without leaving the area. Semi-detached housing at 13.3% suggests early subdivision activity. Household income sits at the 49.6 percentile nationally, placing buyers firmly in middle-Australia territory, though the IRSAD decile 3 rating indicates the suburb lags on broader advantage measures compared to the national median.
For Buyers
Without reliable median price data, buyers must gauge affordability through mortgage repayments: the $1,603 monthly median produces a mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.8%, significantly below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most Brisbane suburbs. Detached houses dominate at 82.3% of stock, with three-bedroom homes accounting for 59.2% of dwellings, the largest concentration among comparable Pine Rivers suburbs. Four-plus bedroom stock at 28.3% gives families room to upsize without leaving the area. Semi-detached housing at 13.3% suggests early subdivision activity. Household income sits at the 49.6 percentile nationally, placing buyers firmly in middle-Australia territory, though the IRSAD decile 3 rating indicates the suburb lags on broader advantage measures compared to the national median.
For Investors
Renters make up 31.5% of households, close to the national average but below the 37% typical of Brisbane's inner suburbs. Median weekly rent of $370 reflects 16.1% growth over the past decade, a rate that has outpaced local real income growth (which actually contracted 0.9%). The 4.2% vacancy rate sits below the national average, suggesting reasonable tenant demand. With 42 development applications in the past 12 months, including shopping centre modifications, the suburb is seeing incremental commercial and residential change. Population growth of 1.49% annually (228 persons per year) is driven primarily by overseas migration averaging 181 arrivals per year, compared to just 35 net internal movers.
Development Activity
Total DAs
66
Last 12 Months
46
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+206.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Strathpine iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Strathpine State School
Prep-6 · 372 students
Strathpine West State School
Prep-6 · 419 students
Pine Rivers State High School
7-12 · 902 students
Demographics
English (4,013), Scottish (1,069) and Irish (995) ancestries dominate, producing a heavily Anglo-leaning profile with only 25.2% born overseas, which is 3.6 percentage points above the national baseline but well below Brisbane's multicultural suburbs. Samoan (57), Punjabi (44) and Hindi (42) lead non-English languages, though these are small absolute numbers reflecting early-stage diversification. The average household size of 2.6 is near the national figure. Couples with children (3,351 families) outnumber couples without children (2,199), consistent with the mortgage-belt family profile. The 57.1% labour force participation rate is notably lower than the national average, partly explained by the 2,797 people not in the labour force and 7.1% needing assistance with daily tasks.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.3%
Houses
13.3%
Townhouse
4.4%
Apartment
Tenure
The tenure split shows 28.2% outright owners, 40.3% mortgage holders and 31.5% renters, with the mortgage-dominant profile typical of working family suburbs in Brisbane's outer ring. Three-bedroom houses at 59.2% of stock far exceed the national distribution, while four-plus bedroom homes at 28.3% suggest the suburb built out during the 2000s family housing boom. Only 4.4% of dwellings are apartments, reinforcing the low-density character. At 82.3% detached houses, Strathpine sits well above the national average for separate housing. Rent-to-income at 23.8% and mortgage-to-income at 23.8% are identical, both comfortably below the 30% stress line, making this one of the more affordable pockets in Greater Brisbane by cashflow measures.
Mortgage / mo
$1,603
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Mar 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $370.
$620
Bond data Mar 2026 quarter · houses $620 · units $480
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$740
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.2%
Unoccupied
172
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.8%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.0%
Couples, no children
8,447
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 20.5% (656 workers), well above the national industry average, reflecting the suburb's proximity to Pine Rivers Community Hospital catchment. Construction (9.2%) and Education (8.8%) follow, with Retail at 8.7% anchored by Strathpine Centre. Clerical and Administrative workers (765) narrowly outnumber Professionals (746), a reversal of the typical middle-ring pattern that explains why the IEO decile sits at 3 despite reasonable full-time employment rates of 65.1%. Labourers (610) and Machinery/Drivers (440) make up a combined 22% of the workforce, higher than the national average and consistent with the blue-collar flavour that pulls down the SEIFA economic resources score to IER decile 3.
Unemployment
9.6%
Labour Force
8,621
Unemployed
827
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.1%
Part-time
27.4%
Participation
57.1%
Employed
4,567
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.8%
Postgraduate
4.9%
Born Overseas
25.2%
Dwellings
3,897
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high at 83.9% driving to work, with only 7.7% using public transport and 2.0% walking or cycling. Strathpine has 3 schools enrolling roughly 1,693 students: Pine Rivers State High School (ICSEA 960, 902 students) provides secondary education below the national 1,000 ICSEA benchmark, while Strathpine State School (ICSEA 976) and Strathpine West State School (ICSEA 966) serve the primary tier. All 3 schools sit below the national ICSEA average, consistent with the IEO decile 3 reading. The 12.0% volunteering rate runs below the national average, and 7.1% of residents need daily assistance, higher than typical for a suburb with a median age of 37.
Drive
83.9%
Public Transport
7.7%
Walk / Cycle
2.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.49%/yr
(+228 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation has grown 23.6% over the past decade, reaching an estimated 15,313 in 2025, with medium projections forecasting 16,449 by 2031. The 1.49% annual growth rate is driven almost entirely by overseas migration (181 per year) rather than internal movement (35 per year), a pattern that will shift demographics gradually toward greater cultural diversity. Rent growth of 16.1% over the decade has outpaced real income growth, which actually declined 0.9%, creating a slow squeeze on renters. A gentrification score of 26 with early signs (population growth accelerating from 9% to 21%) suggests the suburb is in the very early stages of demographic transition, though the IRSAD decile 3 baseline means gentrification has a long runway before material change.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+181
Net Internal / yr
+35
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +32% since 2011, Accelerating: 9% → 21%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Strathpine compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strathpine a good suburb to live in?
Strathpine suits budget-conscious families wanting detached housing in Brisbane's north. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 23.8% is well below the 30% stress line, and 82.3% of housing is detached. Trade-offs include an IRSAD decile 3 rating (below the national median), 7.5% unemployment, and all 3 local schools sitting below the ICSEA 1,000 benchmark.
What is the median house price in Strathpine?
Reliable median house price data is not available for Strathpine in the current dataset. However, median monthly mortgage repayments of $1,603 and weekly rents of $370 place the suburb well below Brisbane averages. The mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 23.8%, indicating housing costs are manageable relative to the $1,556 weekly household income.
What schools are in Strathpine?
Strathpine has 3 schools. Pine Rivers State High School (Government secondary, ICSEA 960, 902 students) is the main secondary option. Strathpine West State School (Government primary, ICSEA 966, 419 students) and Strathpine State School (Government primary, ICSEA 976, 372 students) serve the primary tier. All sit below the national ICSEA benchmark of 1,000.
Is Strathpine safe?
Crime data is not available for Strathpine in the current dataset. The IRSD decile 3 (relatively more disadvantaged than 70% of Australian suburbs) and 7.5% unemployment rate suggest higher-than-average risk factors for property crime. The IRSAD decile 3 confirms the suburb sits below the national median on overall socioeconomic advantage.
Is Strathpine good for property investment?
Strathpine has a 31.5% renter share with $370 median weekly rent and a 4.2% vacancy rate, which is below the national average. Rent growth of 16.1% over the past decade outpaced real income changes. The 42 development applications in 12 months signal steady activity. Population growth of 1.49% per year, primarily from overseas migration, supports ongoing demand.
How is Strathpine's population changing?
Population grew 23.6% over the past decade to an estimated 15,313 in 2025, with projections reaching 16,449 by 2031. Growth is driven by overseas migration averaging 181 persons per year, with only 35 net internal arrivals. The senior share has grown 3.5 percentage points while the young share dropped 0.2 points, indicating gradual aging within the established population.
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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