North Stradbroke Island QLD 4183
North Stradbroke Island is a rural locality in Queensland, 58 km from Brisbane CBD, around 1 hour 55 minutes by car. Population is 181; the median age is 47 and the median household income is $57,408 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 38.2% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $237 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,678. The area shows high coastal erosion risk and high crime risk. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 181. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Is North Stradbroke Island safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in North Stradbroke Island sits in the high band, with 13 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 333% on the prior year.
13 offences
333.3% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20243 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality 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
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Rate
- -0.28 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -19.4 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
North Stradbroke Island 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.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside North Stradbroke Island.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 16.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 12.4 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 24.2 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 2 min
- Span of service
- 14.1 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 North Stradbroke Island.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 11
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
Redland: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
North Stradbroke Island is home to 181 residents, with a median age of 47, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $57,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
181
Median Age
47
Median Household Income
$57,408/yr
Census Median Rent
$237/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,678/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$31,928/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
52.1%
Total Dwellings
73
Owner-Occupier Rate
68.2%
Houses
76.7%
Rental Stress
21.5%
Mortgage Stress
56.0%
Work From Home
26.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 73.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 78.5%
- Employment Rate
- 42.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 23.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,879 a year through Redland based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Redland
In the year to August 2026, 1,598 new dwellings were approved across Redland. That mix is 1,243 houses and 355 units. Approvals are down 26.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Quandamooka People #1.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Climate & Setting
from Gold Coast Seaway, 42.8 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 113 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 3.6 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,351 mm
- 96 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 28.9°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 12.5°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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- 4.2 kmMineral Sand MiningTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
EV adoption
In postcode 4183, 11 of 2,885 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.0% (30 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.4%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4183, 754 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.3 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,700 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 52 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."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Henry Pike Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Henry Pike | 47.6% | 52.4% | +3.1 |
| 2022 | Henry Pike | 44.5% | 55.5% | -4.7 |
| 2019 | Andrew Laming | 39.8% | 60.2% | +3.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Amanda Stoker Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amanda Stoker LNP | 61.8% |
| 2020 | Mark Robinson LNP | 54.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in North Stradbroke Island?
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Common questions about North Stradbroke Island
Is North Stradbroke Island a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in North Stradbroke Island 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 North Stradbroke Island?
North Stradbroke Island has a moderate recorded bushfire history (45/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of North Stradbroke Island?
North Stradbroke Island, QLD had a population of 181 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for North Stradbroke Island, QLD?
The postcode for North Stradbroke Island, QLD is 4183.
How far is North Stradbroke Island from Brisbane?
North Stradbroke Island is 58 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 116 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in North Stradbroke Island?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in North Stradbroke Island was $57,408 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 North Stradbroke Island?
There are too few current rental listings in North Stradbroke Island for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $237, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in North Stradbroke Island?
The median age of residents in North Stradbroke Island was 47 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is North Stradbroke Island at risk of bushfire?
North Stradbroke Island has a moderate recorded bushfire history (45/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
What is the weather like in North Stradbroke Island?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to North Stradbroke Island, Gold Coast Seaway (42.8 km away), summer days average 28.9°C, winter nights 12.5°C, 1,351 mm of rain a year over 96 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in North Stradbroke Island?
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 North Stradbroke Island belong to?
North Stradbroke Island sits within the Redland local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in North Stradbroke Island?
The average residential rates bill through Redland is $1,879 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near North Stradbroke Island?
Across Redland, 1,598 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 26.3% 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 North Stradbroke Island in?
North Stradbroke Island sits within the federal Division of Bowman, currently held by Henry Pike (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- 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
- 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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