Capalaba at a glance
Median house
$825,000
Median unit
$560,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
18.0k
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Capalaba.
The postcode for Capalaba is 4157 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Capalaba is $825,000.
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.
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Day to day
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 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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
18,002
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $825,000 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$825,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $560,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$690/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$465/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$825,000
$560,000
18,002
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.35% (median rent $690/wk against a $825,000 price tag). Units yield 4.32% 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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.35%
Based on $825,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.32%
Based on $560,000 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 · May 202672%
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 Redland 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.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland 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.
100
50
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Capalaba.
Local schools for Capalaba
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Government School Catchment
Capalaba State College
Alexandra Hills State High School
Birkdale South State 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 Capalaba.
- What is the median house price in Capalaba?
- The median house price in Capalaba, QLD 4157 is $825,000. The median unit price is $560,000.
- 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 of Brisbane, in QLD 4157. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Capalaba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $690, for units it's $465.
- 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, Capalaba Bc, Capalaba Dc, Alexandra Hills, Chandler.
- 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 cited
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