Redland City Council
Peel Island
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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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
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,481
Median age: 61
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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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Peel Island.
Local schools for Peel Island
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Government School Catchment
Dunwich State School
Cleveland State School
Ormiston State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 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.
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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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