Stretton
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Stretton, QLD 4116.
About Stretton
Welcome to Stretton
Stretton sits around 17 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD, tucked between Runcorn, Sunnybank Hills, Calamvale, Karawatha and Parkinson in the city's southern suburbs. It's a leafy, low-density pocket that has long appealed to families chasing bigger blocks and a quieter pace without giving up easy access to the city.
With a population of just 4,686 and a median age of 38, Stretton has the feel of an established family community rather than a high-turnover growth corridor. Its mix of acreage-style homes, bushland reserves and a well-regarded local school make it a suburb of choice for those upsizing from denser inner-south suburbs.
Housing & architecture
Stretton's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached houses, with current listings running at 96% houses to just 4% townhouses. Many properties sit on generous blocks, some with a semi-rural feel thanks to the suburb's proximity to Karawatha Forest, and the streetscape ranges from established brick-and-tile homes to more recent architect-designed rebuilds that make the most of larger lots.
The scale of the blocks is a defining feature here. Buyers looking for a pool, tennis court, side access for a boat or trailer, or simply room for kids and pets to roam tend to find Stretton offers more breathing space than the tightly held suburbs closer to the city.
The property market
Stretton's median house price currently sits at $1.88 million, having posted growth of 5.3% recently, a sign that demand for its larger landholdings remains solid despite broader market fluctuations. Median rent is $978 a week, reflecting the suburb's appeal to tenants seeking a family-sized home rather than an apartment or unit.
With houses dominating the market and townhouses a rarity, Stretton tends to attract genuine owner-occupiers and long-term investors rather than the churn seen in higher-density suburbs. That scarcity of stock, combined with the suburb's reputation for space and quiet, has helped underpin values over time.
Schools & families
Stretton State College, a P-12 school, anchors the suburb and is a major drawcard for families choosing to settle here, offering the convenience of primary and secondary schooling within the local community. Its presence, combined with the suburb's larger blocks and family-oriented layout, has helped cement Stretton's reputation as a place people move to and stay in for the long haul.
Families also have easy access to the schools and services of neighbouring Sunnybank Hills and Calamvale, broadening the options for high school, childcare and extracurricular activities without needing to travel far.
Parks & recreation
Karawatha Forest, one of Brisbane's largest and most significant conservation areas, borders the suburb and is a standout drawcard for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers, with its network of trails, lakes and native bushland. Stretton's own local parks and the green space woven through its residential streets add to the sense of room to move that residents value.
The combination of large private gardens and nearby bushland means outdoor living is very much part of the Stretton lifestyle, whether that's weekend bike rides through the forest or backyard entertaining at home.
Getting around
Stretton is well served by arterial roads including the Gateway Motorway and Logan Motorway, both within easy reach, making commutes into the CBD or out to Brisbane's south and west relatively straightforward for drivers. Bus services connect residents to surrounding suburbs and onward to major transport hubs, while the nearest train stations are accessible via neighbouring Runcorn and Sunnybank Hills.
Because Stretton is primarily a car-dependent suburb, most households rely on private vehicles for the daily commute, though its position between several arterial routes helps keep travel times to Brisbane's CBD and the Gold Coast reasonably manageable.
Market snapshot
Stretton property market
Median sale price
$1.88m
House · 5+ bed
Median rent
$978
per week
Gross rental yield
2.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.41m
Median
$1.88m
Premium
$3.08m
Days on market
26
Auction clearance
61%
Sold this year
26
Median sold price trend · House 5+ bed
Compound growth +11.3% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Stretton by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Stretton, QLD 4116.
Population
4,686
residents (2021)
Median age
38
years
Household income
$2,144
median, per week
Median rent
$550
per week
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Mortgage / income
23%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Stretton
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Stretton
$2.20m
11 Mulberry Place
Sold ~July 2026
$2.16m
6 Jefferson Place
Sold ~July 2026
$1.41m
47 Lancaster Circuit
Sold ~July 2026
$1.19m
81 Lancaster Circuit
Sold ~June 2026
$1.35m
60 Juniper Circuit
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
Stretton suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Stretton?
The median house price in Stretton, QLD is $1.88m for a 5-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.3%.
How much is rent in Stretton?
The median weekly rent in Stretton is around $978 per week.
Is Stretton a good place to live?
Stretton is a southern suburb in the City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Stretton is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 4,686 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Stretton?
Stretton has a population of 4,686 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 38.
What schools are in Stretton?
There is 1 school in or near Stretton, including Stretton State College.
How long do homes take to sell in Stretton?
Properties in Stretton take around 26 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 61%.
How much do you need to buy in Stretton?
Entry-level properties in Stretton start around $1.41m, while premium homes reach $3.08m.
What suburbs are near Stretton?
Suburbs near Stretton include Runcorn, Sunnybank Hills, Calamvale, Karawatha and Parkinson.
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