North Stradbroke Island, QLD 4183

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Median house price

$1,160,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in North Stradbroke Island itself.

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North Stradbroke Island at a glance

Median unit
$1,210,000
Population
181
Median age 47

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in North Stradbroke Island

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in North Stradbroke Island, houses changed hands at $1,160,000 in 2024, above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in North Stradbroke Island itself. Units come in around $1,210,000, roughly -4% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $232,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.

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What to know about North Stradbroke Island

North Stradbroke Island (4183) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,160,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.

North Stradbroke Island has roughly 181 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

North Stradbroke Island scores 0/100 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,563 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in North Stradbroke Island

Schools serving North Stradbroke Island: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Dunwich State School

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MacLeay Island State School

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Russell Island State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put North Stradbroke Island's population at 181, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Family households
47%
Lone person
44%
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
29%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Crime and safety

134,060 offences recorded in 2026 across the Gold Coast City Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Gold Coast 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
Offences Against Property21,920 (16.4%)
Other Offences20,163 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)12,688 (9.5%)
Drug Offences8,656 (6.5%)
Other Stealing6,340 (4.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,563 mm
Hottest month, avg max
28.4°C
Coldest month, avg min
11.5°C
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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 North Stradbroke Island

What is the median house price in North Stradbroke Island?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in North Stradbroke Island, QLD 4183 is $1,160,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in North Stradbroke Island itself. The median unit price is $1,210,000.
How much is my house worth in North Stradbroke Island?
A useful starting point is the North Stradbroke Island median house price of $1,160,000 (units $1,210,000). 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.
What is the North Stradbroke Island postcode?
North Stradbroke Island is in the 4183 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
Where is North Stradbroke Island?
North Stradbroke Island is a suburb in the Gold Coast City Council area, QLD 4183.
What schools are in North Stradbroke Island?
There are 14 schools serving North Stradbroke Island on this page, including Dunwich State School, MacLeay Island State School, Russell Island State School.
How walkable is North Stradbroke Island?
North Stradbroke Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near North Stradbroke Island?
North Stradbroke Island is close to Dunwich, Peel Island, Perulpa Island, Point Lookout, Lamb Island.
What is the population of North Stradbroke Island?
The population of North Stradbroke Island is approximately 181 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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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