Capalaba, QLD 4157
Redland City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4157
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Median house price
$825,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Capalaba itself.
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Capalaba at a glance
- Median unit
- $560,000
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $248
- Population
- 18.0k
- Median age 39
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Capalaba
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Capalaba, houses changed hands at $825,000 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Capalaba itself. Units come in around $560,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Capalaba
Capalaba (4157) sits in the Redland region of Queensland. The median house here is $825,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Capalaba has roughly 18,002 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Capalaba scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,018 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 50/100
- Bike
- 60/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Capalaba's population at 18,002, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 73%
- Lone person
- 24%
- Owner occupied
- 72%
- Renter occupied
- 26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.41% (median rent $700/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 2.30% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (26%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.41%
- On the $825,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.30%
- On the $560,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
21,557 offences recorded in 2026 across the Redland City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Redland City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,018 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Capalaba
- What is the median house price in Capalaba?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Capalaba, QLD 4157 is $825,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Capalaba itself. The median unit price is $560,000.
- How much is my house worth in Capalaba?
- A useful starting point is the Capalaba median house price of $825,000 (units $560,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Capalaba a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Capalaba is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $825,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Capalaba: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Capalaba is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Capalaba postcode?
- Capalaba is in the 4157 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Capalaba?
- Capalaba is a suburb in the Redland City Council area, QLD 4157.
- What is the average rent in Capalaba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $248.
- What schools are in Capalaba?
- There are 20 schools serving Capalaba on this page, including Capalaba State College, Alexandra Hills State High School, The Sycamore School.
- How walkable is Capalaba?
- Capalaba has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 50, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Capalaba?
- Capalaba is close to Capalaba West, Alexandra Hills, Chandler, Thorneside.
- What is the population of Capalaba?
- The population of Capalaba is approximately 18,002 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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