Redland City Council
Russell Island
Russell Island at a glance
Median house
$191,000
Median unit
$143,280
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,698
Median age 59
About
Welcome to Russell Island.
Russell Island is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$191,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $143,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$191,000
$143,280
3,698
Median age: 59
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 202612.93%
Based on $191,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.44%
Based on $143,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Population
3,698
Median age
59
Family households
54%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Russell Island.
Local schools for Russell Island
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Russell Island State School
MacLeay Island State School
Scenic Shores State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Russell Island.
- What is the median house price in Russell Island?
- The median house price in Russell Island, QLD 4184 is $191,000. The median unit price is $143,280. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Russell Island postcode?
- Russell Island is in the 4184 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Russell Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Russell Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Russell Island on this page, including Russell Island State School, MacLeay Island State School, Scenic Shores State School.
- How walkable is Russell Island?
- Russell Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Russell Island?
- Russell Island is close to Karragarra Island, Lamb Island, Perulpa Island, Macleay Island, Point Talburpin.
- What is the population of Russell Island?
- Russell Island has approximately 3,698 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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