Fitzgibbon
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Fitzgibbon, QLD 4018.
About Fitzgibbon
Welcome to Fitzgibbon
Fitzgibbon sits in Brisbane's outer north, roughly 18 kilometres from the CBD, wedged between Bracken Ridge, Bald Hills, Carseldine, Taigum and Aspley. Once dominated by the sprawling grounds of a former repatriation hospital, the suburb has spent the last two decades transforming into a planned residential community of tidy streets, shared parkland and modern housing estates.
It's a suburb that suits families and first-home buyers looking for newer builds without leaving Brisbane's established northern corridor. With a median age of 35 and a population of 6,296, Fitzgibbon has the feel of a young, settling community rather than an established old suburb, and its proximity to bushland reserves and the Bruce Highway corridor keeps it well connected without sacrificing a quieter, residential pace.
Housing & architecture
Fitzgibbon's housing stock is comparatively young by Brisbane standards, having largely been built out on the former Prince Charles Hospital and Fitzgibbon Chase land from the 2000s onward. Current listings show houses make up 76% of the market, with townhouses at 22% and a small 2% share of apartments and units, reflecting the suburb's master-planned, low-medium density design.
Streetscapes favour contemporary brick-and-render homes on modest blocks, many arranged around parks, cycle paths and communal green spaces rather than traditional grid layouts. This makes Fitzgibbon a popular option for buyers wanting a low-maintenance, newer home with the practicality of a house rather than the higher-density living found closer to the city.
The property market
Fitzgibbon's median house price currently sits at $915k, following a strong run of growth of 14.2% recently — a sign that buyer demand has been building steadily for this pocket of the north side. Median rent is $650 a week, putting it firmly in the family-rental bracket rather than the investor-unit market, which lines up with the suburb's house-heavy dwelling mix.
For buyers priced out of neighbouring Aspley or Carseldine, Fitzgibbon offers a relatively newer home for the money, while renters are typically drawn by the modern layouts and proximity to parkland. Given the tight mix of housing types on the market, competition for well-located houses in Fitzgibbon can be brisk, particularly those backing onto reserve land.
Getting around
Fitzgibbon is well served by road, sitting close to the Bruce Highway and Gympie Road, which makes commuting into the CBD or out to the northern beaches straightforward by car. Fitzgibbon railway station, on the Brisbane rail network's northern line, gives residents a direct rail option into the city and connects through to Bald Hills and Bracken Ridge stations along the same corridor.
Bus services supplement the rail line for more local trips, linking Fitzgibbon with Carseldine, Aspley and the Chermside retail and hospital precinct, one of Brisbane's largest commercial hubs. The suburb's internal street network, with its shared paths and pedestrian links through the parkland estates, also makes walking and cycling to local schools and shops genuinely practical.
Schools & families
Fitzgibbon State School serves the local area and has grown alongside the suburb's development, giving many families a genuine walk-to-school option. Nearby Bracken Ridge and Carseldine also offer additional primary and secondary options within a short drive, while the broader northside corridor has a good spread of state and private schooling choices for families as children move through to high school.
With a median age of 35 and a population that has grown considerably as the estate has filled in, Fitzgibbon has become a genuine family suburb, with parks, playgrounds and shared community facilities built into the original masterplan rather than added as an afterthought.
Parks & recreation
Green space is one of Fitzgibbon's defining features. The suburb was designed around a network of parks, wetlands and bushland corridors left over from its hospital-site origins, giving residents plenty of options for walking, cycling and weekend recreation without needing to leave the area.
These connected reserves link through to neighbouring Bald Hills and Taigum, offering a genuine sense of openness that's harder to find in more traditionally subdivided Brisbane suburbs. It's a point of difference that regularly comes up when locals talk about why they chose Fitzgibbon over tighter, older northside streets.
Market snapshot
Fitzgibbon property market
Median sale price
$915k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
3.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$737k
Median
$915k
Premium
$1.10m
Days on market
9
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
57
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +10.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Fitzgibbon by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Fitzgibbon, QLD 4018.
Population
6,296
residents (2021)
Median age
35
years
Household income
$1,735
median, per week
Median rent
$385
per week
Median mortgage
$1,677
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Fitzgibbon
$1.05m
84 Mount Kaputar Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$965k
80 Tasman Boulevard
Sold ~July 2026
$650k
3 Wagtail Parkway
Sold ~July 2026
$1.01m
46 Windjana Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$799k
8/5 Hibiscus Circuit
Sold ~June 2026
$799k
26 Beagle Street
Sold ~June 2026
$799k
31 Macquarie Circuit
Sold ~June 2026
$669k
18/35 Lavender Place
Sold ~June 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
Fitzgibbon suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Fitzgibbon?
The median house price in Fitzgibbon, QLD is $915k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.2%.
How much is rent in Fitzgibbon?
The median weekly rent in Fitzgibbon is around $650 per week.
Is Fitzgibbon a good place to live?
Fitzgibbon is a northern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Fitzgibbon is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 6,296.
What is the population of Fitzgibbon?
Fitzgibbon has a population of 6,296 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 35.
How long do homes take to sell in Fitzgibbon?
Properties in Fitzgibbon take around 9 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Fitzgibbon?
Entry-level properties in Fitzgibbon start around $737k, while premium homes reach $1.10m.
What suburbs are near Fitzgibbon?
Suburbs near Fitzgibbon include Bracken Ridge, Bald Hills, Carseldine, Taigum and Aspley.
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