Petrie at a glance
Median house
$769,250
Median unit
$450,000
Walk score
46
Car dependent
Population
8,722
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Petrie.
The postcode for Petrie is 4502 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Petrie is $769,250.
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.
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Day to day
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 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 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
8,722
Median age
38
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $769,250 on a typical sale, in line with the Queensland median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$769,250
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $450,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$769,250
$450,000
8,722
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.99% (median rent $590/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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.99%
Based on $769,250 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.16%
Based on $450,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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 Moreton Bay 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.
54,674
total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay 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.
46
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Petrie.
Local schools for Petrie
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Petrie State School
Kurwongbah State School
Lawnton 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 Petrie.
- What is the median house price in Petrie?
- The median house price in Petrie, QLD 4502 is $769,250. The median unit price is $450,000.
- 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 of Brisbane, in QLD 4502. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Petrie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, 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 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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