Redland City Council
Perulpa Island
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
$199,000
$143,280
8,481
Median age: 61
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For investors
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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-20216.79%
Based on $199,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20218.02%
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.
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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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
Russell Island State School
Redland Bay 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 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.
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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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