Stafford Heights at a glance
Median house
$1,045,000
Median unit
$326,880
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
6,992
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Stafford Heights.
The postcode for Stafford Heights is 4053 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Stafford Heights is $1,045,000.
Stafford Heights (4053) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,045,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Stafford Heights has roughly 6,992 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Stafford Heights scores 10/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stafford Heights's population at 6,992, with a median age of 37. 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 (76% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,992
Median age
37
Family households
76%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,045,000 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $326,880, roughly 69% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $209,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,045,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $326,880.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$710/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$1,045,000
$326,880
6,992
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.53% (median rent $710/wk against a $1,045,000 price tag). Units yield 6.60% 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 20243.53%
Based on $1,045,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.60%
Based on $326,880 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.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stafford Heights.
Local schools for Stafford Heights
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Government School Catchment
Somerset Hills State School
Stafford Heights State School
Craigslea State High 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 Stafford Heights.
- What is the median house price in Stafford Heights?
- The median house price in Stafford Heights, QLD 4053 is $1,045,000. The median unit price is $326,880.
- What is the Stafford Heights postcode?
- Stafford Heights is in the 4053 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Stafford Heights?
- Stafford Heights is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4053. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Stafford Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $710, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Stafford Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Stafford Heights on this page, including Somerset Hills State School, Stafford Heights State School, Queen of Apostles Primary School.
- How walkable is Stafford Heights?
- Stafford Heights has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Stafford Heights?
- Stafford Heights is close to Somerset Hills, Craigslea, Chermside West, Stafford, Stafford City.
- What is the population of Stafford Heights?
- The population of Stafford Heights is approximately 6,992 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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