QLD4502· Pop. 8,722Moreton Bay

PETRIE

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

63

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

no recent data

Rent yield

4.4%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

6.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

1.6%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PETRIE shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$617/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+3.9%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

5.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

2.77%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.3%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

54 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Real

0.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · ABS 2024-25

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

PETRIE is a metropolitan QLD suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro QLD suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 4.4% with stable tenant demand
  • Consistent annual growth of 6.0%
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,853/wk

$68k taxable p.a.

Renters

29.7%

68.6% owner-occupier

Median age

38.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.0%

Population growth

+1.6% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

63%

25% apartments

Degree qualified

34.1%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

15.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

440 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.5 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.8%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

23.5 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

32 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

55.2%

Balanced market

Walkability

41 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

23.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTP

Fastest — full fibre to premises

Population density

2,698/km²

Dense urban

Schools in postcode 4502

🏫3 Primary🎓1 Secondary
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (3)

Our Lady of the Way School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 1037

Kurwongbah State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 992

Petrie State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6

ICSEA 973

🎓Secondary (1)

Mt Maria College - Petrie

Catholic · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 1015

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
67/ 100

10.0 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
1004ICSEA · national avg 1000

4 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Limited
26/ 100
🚆 5 train🚌 53 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

47

/ 100

Moderate momentum

Moderate indicators of demographic change. Young professionals, rising degree rates, and reasonable transit suggest gradual improvement.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

none

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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