Bardon
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Bardon, QLD 4065.
About Bardon
Welcome to Bardon
Bardon sits in Brisbane's inner-west, about five kilometres from the CBD, occupying the leafy ridges and gullies between Ashgrove, Red Hill, Paddington and Toowong. It's a suburb defined by its topography — steep streets, timber Queenslanders perched high on their blocks, and views that stretch across the city skyline or out towards Mount Coot-tha's forested slopes.
With a population of around 10,153 and a median age of 38, Bardon has long appealed to professionals and families who want inner-city proximity without the density, trading a harbour view for a bush one and a unit for a proper backyard. It's a suburb that rewards those willing to climb a hill for a quieter, greener version of inner Brisbane life.
Lifestyle & dining
Bardon doesn't have a bustling high street of its own, and that's largely the point — residents borrow the cafe strips and restaurants of neighbouring Paddington and Rosalie, both a short drive or walk away, while keeping their own streets residential and calm. The suburb's real drawcard is its proximity to Mount Coot-tha, with its lookouts, walking trails and the Botanic Gardens all close enough for a regular weekend outing rather than a special occasion.
Shopping
Everyday shopping is generally handled in the surrounding suburbs, with Paddington's Latrobe Terrace and Rosalie Village offering boutiques, grocers and cafes, and Toowong Village providing a fuller shopping centre experience with major supermarkets and specialty retail. This arrangement suits Bardon residents well, since it keeps their own streets free of traffic and commercial bustle while everything needed is only minutes away.
Getting around
Bardon is well served by bus routes running into the Brisbane CBD and connecting to Toowong, where residents can pick up the Ipswich/Rosewood rail line and City Cat ferry services along the river. The suburb's hilly, winding streets mean most households rely on a car day to day, and its position just off Waterworks Road and Simpsons Road makes for a fairly direct run into the city or out towards the western suburbs.
Schools & families
Families are a big part of Bardon's make-up, and the local schooling options reflect that. Bardon State School serves the heart of the suburb, while Ithaca Creek State School and Rainworth State School cater to nearby pockets and are well regarded locally. The mix of established schools, quiet streets and larger blocks than you'd find closer to the river makes Bardon a natural drawcard for young families upgrading from apartment living elsewhere in the inner city.
Parks & recreation
The suburb's defining recreational asset is its edge along Mount Coot-tha Forest Park, offering bushwalking, mountain biking and picnic spots most inner-city suburbs simply can't match. Local parks and reserves dotted through Bardon's gullies add to the green feel, and the terrain itself — while a workout for pedestrians — gives many homes a leafy, elevated outlook rare this close to the CBD.
The property market
Bardon's property market is overwhelmingly house-driven: current listings show 84% houses against just 5% apartments or units and 4% townhouses, with the remaining 7% vacant land. That mix underlines the suburb's character as a house-and-land market rather than a medium-density one. The median house price sits at $1.60 million, backed by recent growth of 8.1%, while units come in considerably lower at a median of $853,000 for buyers after a foothold in the area without the full house price tag. Renters are looking at a median of $850 per week, reflecting strong demand for a suburb that offers space, schools and city proximity in one package.
Market snapshot
Bardon property market
Median sale price
$1.60m
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
2.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.21m
Median
$1.60m
Premium
$2.50m
Days on market
17
Auction clearance
65%
Sold this year
61
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +7.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Bardon by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Bardon, QLD 4065.
Population
10,153
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$3,399
median, per week
Median rent
$500
per week
Median mortgage
$2,817
per month
Mortgage / income
19%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Bardon
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Bardon
$2.80m
11 Empress Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$1.24m
39/28 Carwoola Street
Sold ~July 2026
$5.80m
80 Coolibah Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.85m
44 Barnett Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.05m
45 Lizzie Street
Sold ~July 2026
$2.42m
30 Carroll Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
76/390 Simpsons Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.82m
34 The Drive
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Bardon suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Bardon?
The median house price in Bardon, QLD is $1.60m for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 8.1%.
How much is rent in Bardon?
The median weekly rent in Bardon is around $850 per week.
Is Bardon a good place to live?
Bardon is a western suburb of the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Bardon is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 10,153 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Bardon?
Bardon has a population of 10,153 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Bardon?
There are 3 schools in or near Bardon, including Bardon State School, Ithaca Creek State School and Rainworth State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Bardon?
Properties in Bardon take around 17 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 65%.
How much do you need to buy in Bardon?
Entry-level properties in Bardon start around $1.21m, while premium homes reach $2.50m.
What suburbs are near Bardon?
Suburbs near Bardon include Ashgrove, Toowong, Red Hill, Paddington and Auchenflower.
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