Redland City Council

Peel Island

QLD4184

Peel Island at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

8,481

Median age 61

The brief

What to know about Peel Island.

Peel Island (4184) sits in the Redland region of Queensland.

Peel Island has roughly 8,481 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Peel 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 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Peel Island's population at 8,481, with a median age of 61. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

8,481

Median age

61

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$221/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

8,481

Median age: 61

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Offences Against Property1,243 (15.5%)
Other Offences1,242 (15.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)628 (7.8%)
Drug Offences435 (5.4%)
Offences Against the Person396 (4.9%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Peel Island.

Local schools for Peel Island

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Government School Catchment

Dunwich State School

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Cleveland State School

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Ormiston 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

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Peel Island.

What is the Peel Island postcode?
Peel Island is in the 4184 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
What is the average rent in Peel Island?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
What schools are in Peel Island?
There are 8 schools serving Peel Island on this page, including Dunwich State School, The Industry School - Redlands, Star of the Sea Primary School.
How walkable is Peel Island?
Peel Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Peel Island?
Peel Island is close to Dunwich, Erobin, Coochiemudlo Island, Cleveland Dc, Cleveland.
What is the population of Peel Island?
Peel Island has approximately 8,481 residents. The median age is 61.

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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