Stafford at a glance
Median house
$1,025,000
Median unit
$525,000
Walk score
80
Very walkable
Population
6,978
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Stafford.
The postcode for Stafford is 4053 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Stafford is $1,025,000.
Stafford (4053) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,025,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Stafford has roughly 6,978 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Stafford scores 80/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Stafford's population at 6,978, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (49% own, 49% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,978
Median age
35
Family households
61%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,025,000 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $525,000, roughly 49% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $205,000. 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
$1,025,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $525,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$685/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$650/wk
Owner occupied
49%
Renter occupied
49%
At a deeper level
$1,025,000
$525,000
6,978
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.48% (median rent $685/wk against a $1,025,000 price tag). Units yield 6.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 49% 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 20243.48%
Based on $1,025,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.44%
Based on $525,000 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 202649%
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.
80
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Stafford.
Local schools for Stafford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Stafford State School
Stafford Heights State School
Everton Park 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.
- What is the median house price in Stafford?
- The median house price in Stafford, QLD 4053 is $1,025,000. The median unit price is $525,000.
- What is the Stafford postcode?
- Stafford is in the 4053 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
- Where is Stafford?
- Stafford 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?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $685, for units it's $650.
- What schools are in Stafford?
- There are 20 schools serving Stafford on this page, including Stafford State School, Queen of Apostles Primary School, Stafford Heights State School.
- How walkable is Stafford?
- Stafford has a Walk Score of 80 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Stafford?
- Stafford is close to Stafford City, Stafford Bc, Stafford Dc, Grange, The Grange.
- What is the population of Stafford?
- The population of Stafford is approximately 6,978 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
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