Bribie Island at a glance
Median house
$780,000
Median unit
$582,000
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
20.6k
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Bribie Island.
The postcode for Bribie Island is 4507 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Bribie Island is $780,000.
Bribie Island (4507) sits in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $780,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Bribie Island has roughly 20,612 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Bribie Island scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bribie Island's population at 20,612, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
20,612
Median age
63
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Houses change hands at $780,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. Units come in around $582,000, roughly 25% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $156,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$780,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $582,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$335/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$780,000
$582,000
20,612
Median age: 63
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.23% (median rent $335/wk against a $780,000 price tag). Units yield 2.55% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.23%
Based on $780,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.55%
Based on $582,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Sunshine Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
27,072
total offences in 2026 across the Sunshine Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bribie Island.
Local schools for Bribie Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Banksia Beach State School
Bribie Island State School
Bribie Island State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bribie Island.
- What is the median house price in Bribie Island?
- The median house price in Bribie Island, QLD 4507 is $780,000. The median unit price is $582,000.
- What is the Bribie Island postcode?
- Bribie Island is in the 4507 postcode, in QLD, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- Where is Bribie Island?
- Bribie Island is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4507. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Sunshine Coast Council region.
- What is the average rent in Bribie Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $335, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Bribie Island?
- There are 16 schools serving Bribie Island on this page, including Banksia Beach State School, Bribie Island State School, Bribie Island State High School.
- How walkable is Bribie Island?
- Bribie Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bribie Island?
- Bribie Island is close to Bribie Island Dc, Welsby, White Patch, Toorbul, Donnybrook.
- What is the population of Bribie Island?
- The population of Bribie Island is approximately 20,612 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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