Kurwongbah sits 35 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 48 minutes by car. Census data records 1,552 residents with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $117,208 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The suburb grew 8.5% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $365 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,037. Kurwongbah is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
Is Kurwongbah a good suburb?
Kurwongbah scores a B (62/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on community.
Some car dependence
Walkability 0/100 · 34.8 km · 48 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $992K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 43/100
Advantaged
SEIFA decile 7/10 · median age 42 · 1,552 residents
Liveability Rating
62 / 100 · Ranked #301 in QLDEach bar is Kurwongbah'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.
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62 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataKurwongbah's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $992,000, about 8% above where it sat a year earlier.
$992,500
In line with its 4 neighbours (median $977,500)
Based on 20 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 26 days — median across 5 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 6 sales $1.06M
- 4 bed 12 sales $970K
Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025113 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4503.
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.
Is Kurwongbah safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Kurwongbah sits in the moderate band, with 19 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 27% on the prior year.
19 offences
26.7% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202425 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
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.
Schools
Universities nearby
1.5% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Kurwongbah is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
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.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Kurwongbah.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 45%
- Premises covered
- 474
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 5 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 3 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Kurwongbah is home to about 1,600 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $117,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,552
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$117,208/yr
Census Median Rent
$365/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,037/mo
Avg Household Size
3.2
Median Personal Income
$40,248/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
5.1%
Total Dwellings
453
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.5%
Houses
96.2%
Rental Stress
16.2%
Mortgage Stress
20.9%
Work From Home
16.8%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 90.6%
- Employment Rate
- 61%
- Completed Year 12
- 41.9%
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.
7 residents (0.5%) 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 1,482 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
7% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (57 of 762).
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.
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: 12 to 40 homes
- In 10 years or more 12 to 40 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (2 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, 10.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Somerset Dam, 39.0 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 44 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 10.7 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 2.7% of addresses
- 15 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- 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
2 facilities within 5 km- 2.6 kmGravel and Sand QuarryingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 2.7 kmGravel and Sand QuarryingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 4503, 411 of 39,881 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 3.4% (1,355 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 4.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4503, 10,927 rooftop-solar systems totalling 64.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 19,700 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 543 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
14 mortgage brokers are registered in postcode 4503.
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 $992,500 this is $242,500 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 2026-10-27 — 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 Ali France Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ali France | 56.0% | 44.0% | +7.7 |
| 2022 | Peter Dutton | 48.3% | 51.7% | -2.9 |
| 2019 | Peter Dutton | 45.4% | 54.6% | +3.0 |
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 Shane King Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shane King ALP | 55.9% |
| 2020 | Shane King ALP | 63.1% |
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 Kurwongbah
Is Kurwongbah a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Kurwongbah is moderate (43/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Kurwongbah?
Kurwongbah has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Kurwongbah a good place to live?
Kurwongbah has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (62/100), 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 Kurwongbah?
Kurwongbah, QLD had a population of 1,552 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Kurwongbah, QLD?
The postcode for Kurwongbah, QLD is 4503.
How far is Kurwongbah from Brisbane?
Kurwongbah is 35 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 48 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Kurwongbah?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Kurwongbah was $117,208 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 Kurwongbah?
There are too few current rental listings in Kurwongbah for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $365, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Kurwongbah?
The median age of residents in Kurwongbah was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the air quality in Kurwongbah?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Kurwongbah (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 Kurwongbah 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 Kurwongbah?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Kurwongbah, Somerset Dam (39 km away), 950 mm of rain a year over 81 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Kurwongbah?
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 Kurwongbah belong to?
Kurwongbah 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 Kurwongbah?
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 Kurwongbah?
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 Kurwongbah in?
Kurwongbah sits within the federal Division of Dickson, currently held by Ali France (Australian Labor Party).
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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
- 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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