Petrie, QLD 4502
Moreton Bay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4502
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Median house price
$769,250
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Petrie itself.
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Petrie at a glance
- Median unit
- $450,000
- Weekly rent
- $650
- Houses · units $360
- Population
- 8,722
- Median age 38
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Petrie
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Petrie, houses changed hands at $769,250 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Petrie itself. Units come in around $450,000, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $154,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Petrie
Petrie (4502) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland. The median house here is $769,250, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.
Petrie has roughly 8,722 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Petrie scores 46/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,143 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Schools in Petrie
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 46/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Petrie's population at 8,722, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 78%
- Lone person
- 19%
- Owner occupied
- 69%
- Renter occupied
- 30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.39% (median rent $650/wk against a $769,250 price tag). Units yield 4.16% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.39%
- On the $769,250 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 4.16%
- On the $450,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
89,891 offences recorded in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Moreton Bay 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
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,143 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.1°C
Rainfall by month
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 Petrie
- What is the median house price in Petrie?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Petrie, QLD 4502 is $769,250 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Petrie itself. The median unit price is $450,000.
- How much is my house worth in Petrie?
- A useful starting point is the Petrie median house price of $769,250 (units $450,000). 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.
- Is Petrie a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Petrie is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $650 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $769,250 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Petrie: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Petrie is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Petrie postcode?
- Petrie is in the 4502 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Petrie?
- Petrie is a suburb in the Moreton Bay Regional Council area, QLD 4502.
- What is the average rent in Petrie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Petrie?
- There are 20 schools serving Petrie on this page, including Petrie State School, Mt Maria College - Petrie, Our Lady of the Way School.
- How walkable is Petrie?
- Petrie has a Walk Score of 46 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Petrie?
- Petrie is close to Frenchs Forest, Lawnton, Kallangur, Bray Park, Joyner.
- What is the population of Petrie?
- The population of Petrie is approximately 8,722 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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