Moving to Banksia Beach QLD 4507
What the official numbers say about living in Banksia Beach — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $440 a week, against a median household income of $1,283 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Banksia Beach grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,482 → 7,180 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: German, Italian, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Banksia Beach sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 24% work from home.
Nearest airport: Tangalooma Airport, 24.2 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 49 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 6 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 11 parks — see them all on the Banksia Beach profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Banksia Beach State School 650 m · Bribie Island State School 5 km
Groceries: Woolworths 750 m · Woolworths 2.9 km
Parks and reserves: Chichester Park 250 m · Dampier Park 400 m · Voyagers Park 600 m · Oxley Park 650 m · Tasman Park 900 m · Cook Park 1 km · Albatross Park 1.1 km · Pirate Park 1.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Banksia Beach, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Australian Pied Oystercatcher · Masked Lapwing · Rainbow Lorikeet · Welcome Swallow · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Banksia Beach, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banksia Beach here | 7,180 | — | 5/10 | 6% |
| Bellara | 3,278 | — | 1/10 | 29% |
| Bongaree | 8,162 | — | 2/10 | 35% |
| Sandstone Point | 4,094 | — | 2/10 | 59% |
| Toorbul | 958 | — | 2/10 | 51% |
| Ningi | 5,349 | — | 3/10 | 69% |
| Woorim | 1,843 | — | 2/10 | 59% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Moreton Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Longman — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4507 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Banksia Beach profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $440 a week.
The population grew 31% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,482 people to 7,180. It sits about 49 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Moreton Bay council, and the federal seat is Longman.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Banksia Beach vs Bellara · Banksia Beach vs Bongaree.
Nearby guides: Bellara · Bongaree · Sandstone Point · Toorbul · Ningi · Woorim.
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