Burpengary East is a suburb in Queensland, 42 km from Brisbane CBD, around 44 minutes by car. Population is 9,654; the median age is 38 and the median household income is $94,692 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The suburb grew 50.1% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $410 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,058. Burpengary East is characterised by high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
Is Burpengary East a good suburb?
Burpengary East scores a C (42/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and safety.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 41.8 km · 44 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $1M
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 81/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 5/10 · median age 38 · 9,654 residents
Liveability Rating
42 / 100 · Ranked #715 in QLDEach bar is Burpengary East's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Burpengary East?
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Our score
42 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBurpengary East's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $1 million, roughly 21% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$1,000,000
14% above its 4 neighbours (median $876,500)
Based on 248 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 34 days — median across 166 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 39 sales $910K
- 4 bed 170 sales $980K
- 5 bed 25 sales $1.27M
- 6 bed 5 sales $1.35M
Land
$1,130,000
Based on 32 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 25 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Burpengary East are currently listed at around $1.1 million on average. Based on 50 houses listed in the past six months.
$1.1M
50 houses listed in the last 6 months.
50 of the suburb's 3,355 dwellings (1.5%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Burpengary East rent for around $705 a week on average, based on 82 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$705/wk
4% above its 4 neighbours (median $680/wk)
82 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$580/wk
3 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
85 rentals advertised against an estimated 651 rented homes (13.1%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $685/wk
- 13 bonds
- +27% since 2022
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2022 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025115 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 26% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4505.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$705/week ($37,000 a year) on a $1.1 million median
Not enough unit sales and rentals in the window to calculate a yield.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Burpengary East safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Burpengary East sits in the high band, with 188 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 14% on the prior year.
188 offences
13.9% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202480 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 2 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2021Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 3.6 km
- Rate
- -0.10 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -12.1 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Burpengary East is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car. Within the suburb there are 2 supermarkets, 11 parks and 3 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Burpengary East.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 4.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 3.2 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 2.2 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 14 min
- Span of service
- 14.2 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Burpengary East.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 56%
- Premises covered
- 3,535
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Moreton Bay: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 21 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Burpengary East is home to about 9,700 residents, with a median age of 38, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $95,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
9,654
Median Age
38
Median Household Income
$94,692/yr
Census Median Rent
$410/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,058/mo
Avg Household Size
2.7
Median Personal Income
$39,884/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.4%
Total Dwellings
3,355
Owner-Occupier Rate
80.6%
Houses
92.3%
Rental Stress
22.5%
Mortgage Stress
26.1%
Work From Home
15.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 77.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.4%
- Employment Rate
- 58.1%
- Completed Year 12
- 38.5%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
152 residents (1.6%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 9,022 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
7% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (296 of 4,522).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,757 people work here; 4,522 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.4 jobs per working resident. At least 61% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,577 a year through Moreton Bay based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Moreton Bay
In the year to August 2026, 6,996 new dwellings were approved across Moreton Bay. That mix is 4,852 houses and 2,144 units. Approvals are up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 1,074 to 4,030 homes
- Within 2 years 407 to 1,455 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 300 to 1,240 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 191 to 570 homes
- In 10 years or more 133 to 620 homes
- No timeframe set 43 to 145 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (79 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.4 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 14.7 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.43 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Deception Bay (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 6.6 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Somerset Dam, 44.6 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 7 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.5 km
- Annual rainfall
- 950 mm
- 81 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 2.3 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
EV adoption
In postcode 4505, 203 of 24,219 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (556 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4505, 8,538 rooftop-solar systems totalling 54.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 9,442 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 668 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
3 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 9 across postcode 4505.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $1,000,000 this is $250,000 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Terry Young Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Terry Young | 49.9% | 50.1% | +3.0 |
| 2022 | Terry Young | 46.9% | 53.1% | -0.2 |
| 2019 | Terry Young | 46.7% | 53.3% | +4.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Chris Whiting Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chris Whiting ALP | 56.0% |
| 2020 | Chris Whiting ALP | 62.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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Common questions about Burpengary East
Is Burpengary East a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Burpengary East is high (81/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Burpengary East?
Burpengary East has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Burpengary East a good place to live?
Burpengary East has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (42/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Burpengary East?
Burpengary East, QLD had a population of 9,654 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Burpengary East, QLD?
The postcode for Burpengary East, QLD is 4505.
How far is Burpengary East from Brisbane?
Burpengary East is 42 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 44 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Burpengary East?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Burpengary East was $94,692 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Burpengary East?
The median advertised rent in Burpengary East is $705 a week for houses (82 listings) and $580 a week for units (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Burpengary East?
The median age of residents in Burpengary East was 38 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the air quality in Burpengary East?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Burpengary East (Deception Bay (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.4 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.7 µg/m³. That puts Burpengary East below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Burpengary East?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Burpengary East, Somerset Dam (44.6 km away), 950 mm of rain a year over 81 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Burpengary East?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Burpengary East belong to?
Burpengary East sits within the Moreton Bay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Burpengary East?
The average residential rates bill through Moreton Bay is $1,577 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Burpengary East?
Across Moreton Bay, 6,996 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 48.6% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Burpengary East in?
Burpengary East sits within the federal Division of Longman, currently held by Terry Young (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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