Calamvale
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Calamvale, QLD 4116.
About Calamvale
Welcome to Calamvale
Calamvale is a well-established suburban community in Brisbane's south, sitting roughly 18 kilometres from the CBD and bordered by Parkinson, Drewvale, Stretton, Algester and Sunnybank Hills. It occupies a comfortable middle ground between the bustle of the city fringe and the quieter outer suburbs, offering families and professionals a grounded, liveable neighbourhood with solid infrastructure and easy access to key arterials.
The suburb draws a broad mix of residents — families attracted by the local schools and parks, downsizers who appreciate the growing townhouse stock, and investors keeping a close eye on consistently strong price performance. It is the kind of place where people tend to stay once they arrive, and that stability gives Calamvale a settled, community-minded character that newer suburbs often spend decades trying to achieve.
Housing & architecture
Calamvale's streetscapes reflect the suburban growth that defined Brisbane's southern corridor through the 1980s and 1990s, with brick lowsets and highsets sitting alongside a more recent wave of two-storey family homes. The dwelling mix currently skews toward houses at 52% of listings, but townhouses make up a very significant 44%, pointing to the steady medium-density infill that has reshaped many blocks over the past decade. A small supply of vacant land — just 4% of current listings — suggests the suburb is largely built out, which tends to put a floor under existing property values.
The townhouse stock in particular appeals to buyers priced out of the detached market, as well as those seeking a lower-maintenance foothold in the southern suburbs. Many of the newer complexes are well-finished and include private courtyards or small gardens, making them genuinely family-friendly rather than purely investor-grade product.
The property market
Calamvale's property market has moved decisively over recent years. The median house price currently sits at $795,000, reflecting both the broad Brisbane growth story and the suburb's own appeal as an affordable alternative to the inner south. Recent house price growth has clocked in at an impressive 15.7%, a figure that has caught the attention of both owner-occupiers and investors reassessing their strategies in a tightening market.
On the rental side, the median asking rent of $660 per week underscores strong demand from tenants who value the suburb's schooling options and transport links. The combination of solid capital growth and healthy rental returns makes Calamvale a suburb that works across multiple buyer profiles — the long-term family owner as much as the yield-focused investor.
Getting around
Beaudesert Road is the main artery running through and alongside Calamvale, providing direct access north toward Sunnybank and the inner city, and south toward the Logan motorway interchange. Bus services operating along Beaudesert Road — including stops near Kameruka Street and Calamvale Community College — connect residents to the broader TransLink network, with onward connections to rail services at nearby stations in the surrounding suburbs.
For drivers, the proximity to both the Logan Motorway and the Gateway Motorway extension makes commutes across Brisbane manageable, and the trip to the CBD during off-peak hours is straightforward. The suburb's layout is also reasonably cycling-friendly within its quieter residential streets, though most households rely on a car for daily errands.
Schools & families
Schooling is one of Calamvale's genuine strengths. Calamvale Community College is the major public option, catering to both primary and secondary students on a single campus — a practical arrangement that many local families appreciate for the continuity it provides. The nearby Calamvale Special School serves students with additional needs, reflecting a genuinely inclusive educational environment in the precinct. Wisdom College rounds out the local independent sector, giving families a private schooling choice without needing to travel far.
Beyond formal schooling, the suburb's demographic skew toward families means there is a natural community rhythm around school drop-offs, weekend sport and local parks. Neighbouring Stretton and Parkinson share similar family-focused infrastructure, so the broader precinct functions as a cohesive community rather than a collection of isolated subdivisions.
Parks & recreation
Green space is distributed consistently across Calamvale's residential pockets, with smaller local parks providing accessible outdoor areas for everyday use. Borage Place Park, Alpinia Place Park and Juxgold Place Park each serve as informal gathering spots for families and dog walkers, while Beaudesert Road Park offers a slightly larger green corridor along the suburb's main road edge. None of these are destination parks in the grand sense, but their distribution means most residents are within a short walk of somewhere to kick a ball or let young children run.
For more substantial recreation, the broader southern Brisbane network of larger reserves and sporting clubs is readily accessible by car. The neighbouring suburb of Stretton, in particular, has well-regarded sporting facilities that Calamvale residents regularly use.
Lifestyle & dining
Calamvale's day-to-day lifestyle is firmly suburban in the best sense — quiet streets, good community infrastructure and a low-key pace that suits families and those who have moved away from the inner city by choice rather than necessity. The suburb does not have a defined café strip or restaurant precinct of its own, but the surrounding suburbs more than compensate. Sunnybank Hills and Sunnybank to the north are renowned for their diverse dining scenes, particularly Asian cuisine, and are only a short drive away.
Local shopping needs are met by centres accessible along the Beaudesert Road corridor, covering supermarkets, medical services and everyday retail. The convenience of having major amenities close without the noise and density of a shopping-centre-adjacent address is a quality-of-life advantage that Calamvale residents often cite when explaining why they chose the area.
Market snapshot
Calamvale property market
Median sale price
$820k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$665
per week
Gross rental yield
4.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$693k
Median
$820k
Premium
$1.15m
Days on market
14
Auction clearance
53%
Sold this year
128
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +17.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Calamvale by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Calamvale, QLD 4116.
Population
17,994
residents (2021)
Median age
34
years
Household income
$1,874
median, per week
Median rent
$410
per week
Median mortgage
$1,733
per month
Mortgage / income
21%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Calamvale
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Calamvale
$1.85m
17 Juxgold Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.41m
5 Lyrebird Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.49m
26 Bougainvillea Street
Sold ~July 2026
$840k
Lot 2/121 Ormskirk Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.39m
7 Fatima Place
Sold ~July 2026
$850k
Lot Proposed Lot 3/121 Ormskirk Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.37m
50 Menser Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.45m
46 Chateau 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
Calamvale suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Calamvale?
The median house price in Calamvale, QLD is $820k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 18.8%.
How much is rent in Calamvale?
The median weekly rent in Calamvale is around $665 per week.
Is Calamvale a good place to live?
Calamvale ( KAL-əm-vayl is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Calamvale is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 17,994 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Calamvale?
Calamvale has a population of 17,994 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 34.
What schools are in Calamvale?
There are 3 schools in or near Calamvale, including Calamvale Community College, Calamvale Special School and Wisdom College.
How long do homes take to sell in Calamvale?
Properties in Calamvale take around 14 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 53%.
How much do you need to buy in Calamvale?
Entry-level properties in Calamvale start around $693k, while premium homes reach $1.15m.
What suburbs are near Calamvale?
Suburbs near Calamvale include Parkinson, Drewvale, Stretton, Algester and Sunnybank Hills.
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