QLD 4165 Census 2021 + Live DA Data

Victoria Point

At 49 years, Victoria Point has a median age 9.0 years above the national figure, making its aging resident base the clearest defining feature. The suburb has 15,140 residents across 13.44 square kilometres, with 80.9% of dwellings separate houses and 51.9% containing four or more bedrooms. That helps explain its appeal to established households, while 76.5% drive to work and only 1.6% use public transport. Compared with Cleveland or Redland Bay, its useful point of difference for buyers is the strong house-and-space profile, not apartment concentration. The 0.56% annual trend points to steady rather than rapid change because internal migration is supporting an established, older market.

Victoria Point urban fabric map

Population

15,140

Median Age

49.0

Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)

$1,511/wk

DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year

0

13.44 km²· 1,126.4 people/km²· Family income $1,933/wk

For buyers, Victoria Point is primarily a detached-house market: 80.9% of homes are separate houses, 16.0% are semi-detached and 3.2% are apartments. Larger households have plenty of stock to assess, with 51.9% of homes containing four or more bedrooms and 30.7% containing three bedrooms. The mortgage figure is $1,950 per month, while rent is $450 per week, and mortgage costs equal 29.8% of household income, below 30% and not flagged as mortgage stress. Outright ownership at 36.9% is higher than mortgage ownership at 34.1%, consistent with an older base. Because a suburb-wide median sale price is not available, check recent comparable sales and repayments when comparing Victoria Point with Cleveland or Redland Bay.

For Buyers

For buyers, Victoria Point is primarily a detached-house market: 80.9% of homes are separate houses, 16.0% are semi-detached and 3.2% are apartments. Larger households have plenty of stock to assess, with 51.9% of homes containing four or more bedrooms and 30.7% containing three bedrooms. The mortgage figure is $1,950 per month, while rent is $450 per week, and mortgage costs equal 29.8% of household income, below 30% and not flagged as mortgage stress. Outright ownership at 36.9% is higher than mortgage ownership at 34.1%, consistent with an older base. Because a suburb-wide median sale price is not available, check recent comparable sales and repayments when comparing Victoria Point with Cleveland or Redland Bay.

For Investors

Rental investors have a 20.2% renter share, weekly rent of $450 and a 5.1% vacancy rate to weigh together. That vacancy rate is higher than conditions in a tightly constrained rental market would imply, so advertised rent, leasing time and property condition matter more than headline demand alone. Rent growth of 15.4% supports recent income momentum, but the development count is 0 for the past 12 months, limiting a simple new-supply story. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, while the annual trend is 0.56%, lower than a rapid-growth setting. Detached houses account for 80.9% of stock, so family-oriented homes may align better with local tenants than small apartments.

Schools in Victoria Point

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Faith Lutheran College - Redlands (Victoria Point)

Non-State School Independent

St Rita's Primary School (Victoria Point)

Non-State School Catholic

Victoria Point State High School

State High School Government

Victoria Point State School

State School Government

Demographics

Victoria Point's median age of 49 is 9.0 years above the national comparison, while university attainment at 22.7% is 7.4 percentage points below it. The 2.5-person average household size matches the national comparison, but household composition leans toward couples without children: 46.4% compared with 38.7% couples with children, alongside 14.1% one-parent families. English, Scottish and Irish ancestry counts are 7,281, 1,937 and 1,823, while Christianity is recorded for 8,068 residents compared with 5,953 reporting no religion. Overseas-born residents are 22.4%, only 0.8 points above the national comparison, so Victoria Point reads as more Anglo-leaning than highly migrant-oriented growth areas. An older population helps explain why 79.6% stayed at the same address.

Age Distribution

0-14
15.3%
15-24
11.0%
25-44
18.2%
45-64
27.0%
65+
28.6%

Bedrooms

Studio/1br
2.3%
2 bed
15.1%
3 bed
30.7%
4+ bed
51.9%

Dwelling Structure

80.9%

Houses

16.0%

Townhouse

3.2%

Apartment

Tenure

Own 36.9% Mortgage 34.1% Rent 20.2% Other 8.7%

Housing is weighted toward established ownership and larger detached dwellings. Outright owners account for 36.9% of households and mortgagors 34.1%, together above the 20.2% renting share. Separate houses make up 80.9%, compared with 16.0% semi-detached homes and 3.2% apartments, while 51.9% of dwellings have four or more bedrooms. The $1,950 monthly mortgage figure and 29.8% mortgage-to-income ratio indicate a cost burden below 30%, with no mortgage-stress flag. A 47.2 household-income percentile places purchasing power below the middle of the distribution. Without a current suburb-wide median sale price, buyers comparing Victoria Point with Cleveland should test renovation, insurance and commuting costs rather than assume larger floorplans are automatically cheaper.

Mortgage / mo

$1,950

Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $450.

$700

Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $700

HH Size

2.5

Personal Income / wk

$703

Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)

5.1%

Unoccupied

314

Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

29.8%

Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress

29.8%

Community Profile

Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans
45
Mandarin
23
Hindi
20
Punjabi
16
German
15
Greek
11

Ancestry

English
7,281
Scottish
1,937
Irish
1,823
German
935
Other
932
Ancestry NS
599

Household Composition

38.7%

Couples with children

46.4%

Couples, no children

14.1%

Single parent

4,392

Total families

Economy & Employment

Healthcare leads Victoria Point's listed industries at 18.8% and 823 workers, followed by construction at 13.3% and 584, and education at 11.6% and 507. Public administration and retail each account for 7.3%, with 319 and 318 workers. Trades, professionals and clerical/admin are the largest occupation groups at 1,109, 1,092 and 1,057 people, linking the job base to practical, service and office work. The labour force is 7,049, participation is 54.9% and unemployment is 4.4%. Household income sits at the 47.2 percentile, below the midpoint. SEIFA is mixed: education and occupation are in decile 4, economic resources in decile 7, disadvantage in decile 6 and overall advantage/disadvantage in decile 5, suggesting financial resilience higher than the education ranking.

Unemployment

4.4%

Labour Force

7,049

Unemployed

313

Source: ABS Census 2021

Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)

Overall advantage
5
Disadvantage
6
Economic resources
7
Education & occupation
4

Full-time

57.3%

Part-time

32.7%

Participation

54.9%

Employed

6,736

Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021

Occupations

Trades 1,109
Professionals 1,092
Clerical/Admin 1,057
Community/Personal 859
Managers 791
Labourers 683
Sales 622
Machinery/Drivers 424

Top Industries

Healthcare 18.8%
Construction 13.3%
Education 11.6%
Public Admin 7.3%
Retail 7.3%

University

22.7%

Postgraduate

4.2%

Born Overseas

22.4%

Dwellings

5,799

Transport to Work

Daily life is car-oriented: 76.5% travel as car drivers, compared with 1.6% using public transport and 1.5% walking or cycling. That pattern fits a detached-house share of 80.9%, but households without a car should check route frequency and walking distances carefully. Four local schools provide a mix of 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school, spanning primary and high-school options; enrolment zones should be checked against the exact address. Work-from-home is 15.9%, and volunteering is 13.8%, which can support local routines for residents who spend more time in the suburb. The IRSAD decile is 5, around the middle, while no current crime rate is stated, so safety comparisons should rely on recent Queensland Police information rather than assumptions.

Drive

76.5%

Public Transport

1.6%

Walk / Cycle

1.5%

Work from Home

15.9%

Population Forecast

+0.56%/yr

(+90 people/yr)

Established

Victoria Point is an established market with a 0.56% annual growth trend and 2.2% population change across the wider area over 10 years, a slower pace than a high-growth corridor. Internal migration is the primary driver, so demand is more likely to reflect households moving within the region than a sudden external influx. The trajectory is labelled Aging: the young share fell 4.4 percentage points while the senior share rose 7.8 points. Gentrification signals are mixed, with a score of 24 at Early signs, while the shift measure records a score of 7 and Not gentrifying. The recorded affordability trend is Improving, with values of 72.1 in 2011 and 64.0 in 2021. Real incomes grew 5.6%, but 15.4% rent growth means established owners and incoming renters may experience the market differently.

Historical + Forecast

Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025

Age Cohort Forecast

Primary Driver

Internal Migration

Net Overseas / yr

+88

Net Internal / yr

+193

24

Gentrification Signal

Early signs

Net internal migration +193/yr

National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs

How Victoria Point compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs

Population
Top 2%
Household Income
Bottom 47%
Rent Level
Top 10%
Apartments
Top 14%
Renters
Top 37%
Uni Educated
Bottom 46%
Public Transport
Bottom 34%
Born Overseas
Top 24%
Density
Top 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victoria Point a good suburb to live in?

Victoria Point suits buyers seeking established, mostly detached housing and a slower pace. Its median age is 49, 80.9% of homes are separate houses and 76.5% of commuters drive, so it is less suited to a car-free lifestyle. Compare exact streets, services and school zones before deciding.

What is the median house price in Victoria Point?

A current suburb-wide median house price is not available for Victoria Point, so avoid using a guessed figure. Start an affordability check with the $1,950 monthly mortgage figure, $450 weekly rent and 29.8% mortgage-to-income ratio, then update the assessment with recent comparable sales for the property type and street.

What schools are in Victoria Point?

Victoria Point has 4 local schools: 2 government schools, 1 Catholic school and 1 independent school. The mix includes primary and high-school options, but enrolment zones can differ by address. Families should confirm current catchments, transport and places directly before signing a contract.

Is Victoria Point safe?

A precise safety comparison needs current Queensland Police information because crime conditions can change. Check the exact street, lighting and traffic around schools and shopping areas before deciding. Victoria Point has 15,140 residents and 76.5% of commuters drive, so traffic conditions may be as relevant as crime when assessing daily safety.

Is Victoria Point good for property investment?

Victoria Point can suit an investor targeting established family housing, with 20.2% renters, $450 weekly rent and an 80.9% separate-house share. Vacancy is 5.1%, so leasing conditions deserve close checking. Rent growth of 15.4% is supportive, but annual growth is 0.56% and no development was recorded in the past 12 months.

How is Victoria Point's population changing?

Victoria Point's population is 15,140 today, with a 0.56% annual growth trend and 2.2% change across the wider area over 10 years. Internal migration is the primary driver, while the trajectory is Aging: the young share fell 4.4 percentage points and the senior share rose 7.8 points. That points to gradual change led by established and older households rather than rapid expansion.

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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