Burpengary
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Burpengary, QLD 4505.
About Burpengary
Welcome to Burpengary
Burpengary sits in Brisbane's northern growth corridor, in the Moreton Bay region roughly 35 kilometres north of the CBD. It's the kind of suburb that has quietly grown from a semi-rural outpost into a well-established family area, without losing the sense of space that first drew people there. Bordered by Narangba, Kurwongbah and Morayfield, it occupies a useful middle ground between the bustle of Brisbane and the calmer stretches of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
With a population of 16,488 and a median age of 36, Burpengary is firmly a family suburb, popular with people moving up from inner-city units or across from interstate in search of a bigger block and a bit more breathing room. It suits buyers who want established infrastructure, a good spread of schools, and easy access to the rail line and the M1, without paying the premium prices of suburbs closer to town.
Lifestyle & dining
Burpengary's day-to-day life revolves around its local shopping strips and neighbourhood cafes rather than any single glamorous precinct, and that's part of its appeal. It's a practical, unpretentious place where residents tend to know their local coffee spot and butcher, and where weekends are more likely to be spent at junior sport than at a rooftop bar. For a bigger night out or a wider dining selection, Morayfield and Narangba are both close by and add extra options without requiring a long drive.
Shopping
Local shopping centres cover the day-to-day essentials, including supermarkets, pharmacies and specialty stores, with Burpengary Village and nearby centres handling most household needs. For bigger retail trips, Morayfield Shopping Centre is a short drive away and brings a much larger selection of major retailers, while Narangba adds further everyday convenience for residents on that side of the suburb.
Getting around
Burpengary railway station sits on the Caboolture line, giving residents a direct rail connection into Brisbane's CBD, which is a genuine drawcard for commuters who want space at home without giving up train access to the city. The Bruce Highway also runs close by, making car trips north to the Sunshine Coast or south into Brisbane relatively straightforward, and it's a key reason the suburb has become so popular with buyers priced out of areas closer in.
Schools & families
Families are well served locally, with Burpengary State School and Burpengary Meadows State School covering primary years, and Burpengary State Secondary College providing public secondary schooling within the suburb itself. St Eugene College offers a Catholic option from primary through to secondary, while The Younity School adds another independent choice nearby. This depth of local schooling is a major part of Burpengary's appeal to young families and a driver of ongoing demand from buyers with school-age kids.
Housing & architecture
The housing stock is overwhelmingly geared towards standalone houses, which make up 86% of current listings, with townhouses at 11% and vacant land at 3% rounding out the mix. Styles range from established brick-and-tile homes on larger blocks to newer builds in more recently developed estates, reflecting the suburb's gradual evolution from acreage-style living to more conventional suburban density. Buyers after a house with a yard, rather than a unit or townhouse, will find Burpengary's market squarely built around that preference.
The property market
Burpengary's median house price currently sits at $950,000, following growth of 16.9% recently, a sign of the sustained buyer demand flowing into Moreton Bay's growth corridor. Median rent of $665 per week points to solid rental demand too, likely supported by the suburb's train access, school options and relative affordability compared with suburbs closer to Brisbane. With such a heavy skew towards houses in the current listings, buyers chasing land and a family-sized home have plenty to look at, while those wanting lower-maintenance townhouses have a smaller but still workable slice of the market to consider.
Market snapshot
Burpengary property market
Median sale price
$950k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$665
per week
Gross rental yield
3.6%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$779k
Median
$950k
Premium
$1.45m
Days on market
12
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
141
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +10.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Burpengary by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Burpengary, QLD 4505.
Population
16,488
residents (2021)
Median age
36
years
Household income
$1,720
median, per week
Median rent
$350
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Burpengary
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Burpengary
$1.50m
2-10 casino court
Sold ~July 2026
$931k
32 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$899k
6 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$882k
40 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.20m
38-40 Garden Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$970k
15 New Road
Sold ~July 2026
$890k
74 Acqua Street
Sold ~July 2026
$760k
10/13 David Street
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
Burpengary suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Burpengary?
The median house price in Burpengary, QLD is $950k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 16.9%.
How much is rent in Burpengary?
The median weekly rent in Burpengary is around $665 per week.
Is Burpengary a good place to live?
Burpengary is a town and suburb in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. Burpengary is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 16,488 and 5 schools in the area.
What is the population of Burpengary?
Burpengary has a population of 16,488 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 36.
What schools are in Burpengary?
There are 5 schools in or near Burpengary, including St Eugene College, Burpengary Meadows State School and Burpengary State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Burpengary?
Properties in Burpengary take around 12 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Burpengary?
Entry-level properties in Burpengary start around $779k, while premium homes reach $1.45m.
What suburbs are near Burpengary?
Suburbs near Burpengary include Narangba, Kurwongbah and Morayfield.
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