Doolandella, QLD 4077
Brisbane City CouncilGreater BrisbaneAll suburbs in postcode 4077
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Median house price
$783,888
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Doolandella itself.
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Doolandella at a glance
- Median unit
- $497,000
- Weekly rent
- $730
- Houses · units $360
- Population
- 7,123
- Median age 30
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Doolandella
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Doolandella, houses changed hands at $783,888 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Doolandella itself. Units come in around $497,000, roughly 37% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $157,000. 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 Doolandella
Doolandella (4077) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $783,888, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Doolandella has roughly 7,123 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Doolandella scores 8/100 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 922 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Doolandella
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 8/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Doolandella's population at 7,123, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 44% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 83%
- Lone person
- 13%
- Owner occupied
- 53%
- Renter occupied
- 44%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.84% (median rent $730/wk against a $783,888 price tag). Units yield 3.77% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 44% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.84%
- On the $783,888 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 3.77%
- On the $497,000 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
273,294 offences recorded in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Brisbane 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
- 922 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.7°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°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 Doolandella
- What is the median house price in Doolandella?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Doolandella, QLD 4077 is $783,888 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Doolandella itself. The median unit price is $497,000.
- How much is my house worth in Doolandella?
- A useful starting point is the Doolandella median house price of $783,888 (units $497,000). 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 Doolandella a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Doolandella is 4.8%: the median weekly house rent is $730 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $783,888 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Doolandella: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Doolandella 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 Doolandella postcode?
- Doolandella is in the 4077 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Doolandella?
- Doolandella is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4077. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Doolandella?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $730, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Doolandella?
- There are 20 schools serving Doolandella on this page, including St John's Anglican College, Serviceton South State School, Forest Lake State High School.
- How walkable is Doolandella?
- Doolandella has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Doolandella?
- Doolandella is close to Forest Lake, Heathwood Df, Heathwood, Inala Heights, Inala West.
- What is the population of Doolandella?
- The population of Doolandella is approximately 7,123 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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