Redland City Council
Capalaba
Capalaba at a glance
Median house
$393,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$560,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
18.0k
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Capalaba.
Capalaba is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$393,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $560,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$690/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$465/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
$393,000
Sales data pending
$560,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
18,002
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.13%
Based on $393,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20264.32%
Based on $560,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
18,002
Median age
39
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
8,021
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Capalaba State College
Alexandra Hills State High School
Birkdale South State School
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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 $393,000. The median unit price is $560,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Capalaba postcode?
- Capalaba is in the 4157 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Capalaba has approximately 18,002 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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