Kallangur vs Petrie
Kallangur (median $685,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Petrie ($769,250).
Buying in Kallangur or Petrie?
Selling in Kallangur? The free selling guide
Kallangur and Petrie side by side
| Measure | Kallangur | Petrie |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $685,000 | $769,250 |
| Median unit | $470,000 | $450,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $380/wk | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 30.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1005 | 995 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 66 | 46 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 21,761 | 8,722 |
| Median age | 35 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1123 mm | 1143 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.8°C | 29.9°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Kallangur scores higher on walkability (66/100 vs 46/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Kallangur (1005) sits above Petrie (995). Petrie skews owner-occupied (69%), Kallangur runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Kallangur is the lower entry point at $685,000 median, 11% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Kallangur offers the higher gross rental yield (4.55% vs 4.39%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Kallangur edges out on average school ICSEA (1005 vs 995).
Kallangur vs Petrie: common questions
Is Kallangur or Petrie cheaper to buy in?
Kallangur has the lower median house price at $685,000, roughly 11% below Petrie ($769,250). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Kallangur or Petrie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Kallangur scores 1005 vs 995 in Petrie. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Kallangur or Petrie?
Kallangur scores 66/100 on walkability vs 46/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kallangur or Petrie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.55% in Kallangur vs 4.39% in Petrie. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Kallangur with
Choosing between Kallangur and Petrie?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.