Moreton Bay Regional Council
Burpengary
Burpengary at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
16.5k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Burpengary.
Burpengary is a thriving residential suburb located in the Moreton Bay Region, approximately 40 kilometres north of Brisbane. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and blend of established homes and newer developments, Burpengary offers a relaxed semi-rural lifestyle with easy access to urban amenities. The suburb has experienced significant growth in recent years, attracting young families and first home buyers seeking affordable housing within commuting distance of Brisbane.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Burpengary scores 10/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burpengary's population at 16,488, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
16,488
Median age
36
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
16,488
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Moreton Bay City 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.
32,856
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City 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.
10
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Burpengary.
Local schools for Burpengary
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Burpengary State School
Burpengary Meadows State School
Narangba Valley 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 Burpengary.
- What is the Burpengary postcode?
- Burpengary is in the 4505 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Burpengary?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Burpengary?
- There are 20 schools serving Burpengary on this page, including Burpengary State School, The Younity School, St Eugene College.
- How walkable is Burpengary?
- Burpengary has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Burpengary?
- Burpengary is close to , , , .
- What is the population of Burpengary?
- Burpengary has approximately 16,488 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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