Redland City Council

Perulpa Island

QLD4184

Perulpa Island at a glance

Median house

$199,000

Median unit

$143,280

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

8,481

Median age 61

About

Welcome to Perulpa Island.

Perulpa Island (4184) sits in the Redland region of Queensland. The median house here is $199,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Perulpa 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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Houses change hands at $199,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $143,280, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $40,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Perulpa Island on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$199,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $143,280.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$221/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$199,000

Median Unit PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$143,280

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

8,481

Median age: 61

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.79% (median rent $260/wk against a $199,000 price tag). Units yield 8.02% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

6.79%

Based on $199,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

8.02%

Based on $143,280 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: abs-census-2021

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Perulpa 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

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Perulpa 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

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

10

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Perulpa Island.

Local schools for Perulpa Island

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

MacLeay Island State School

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Russell Island State School

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Redland Bay 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 Perulpa Island.

What is the median house price in Perulpa Island?
The median house price in Perulpa Island, QLD 4184 is $199,000. The median unit price is $143,280. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Perulpa Island postcode?
Perulpa Island is in the 4184 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
What is the average rent in Perulpa Island?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
What schools are in Perulpa Island?
There are 8 schools serving Perulpa Island on this page, including MacLeay Island State School, Russell Island State School, Redland Bay State School.
How walkable is Perulpa Island?
Perulpa Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
What suburbs are near Perulpa Island?
Perulpa Island is close to Macleay Island, Lamb Island, Karragarra Island, Coochiemudlo Island, Point Talburpin.
What is the population of Perulpa Island?
Perulpa 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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