Moving to Bongaree QLD 4507
What the official numbers say about living in Bongaree — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $300 a week, against a median household income of $826 a week.
About 71% of homes are owner-occupied and 25% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Bongaree grew 25% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (6,524 → 8,162 people).
Around 58% of households are families, averaging 1.8 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Scotland; most spoken languages besides English: German, Mandarin, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Bongaree scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 16% work from home.
Nearest airport: Tangalooma Airport, 21 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 46 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 schools · 11 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 9 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Bongaree profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Bribie Island State High School 900 m · Bribie Island State School 900 m · Banksia Beach State School 3.5 km
Groceries: Aldi 200 m · SUPA IGA 600 m · Woolworths 1.3 km
Parks and reserves: Ernest Sendall Park 450 m · Max Green Memorial Park 850 m · Brennan Park 1.3 km · Apex Park 1.4 km · Bribie Island Lions Park 1.8 km · Crest Park 2.3 km · Sandstone Point 2.6 km · Clayton Park 2.7 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Bongaree, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Welcome Swallow · Silver Gull · Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Bongaree, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bongaree here | 8,162 | — | 2/10 | 33% |
| Bellara | 3,278 | — | 1/10 | 26% |
| Sandstone Point | 4,094 | — | 2/10 | 54% |
| Banksia Beach | 7,180 | — | 5/10 | 6% |
| Woorim | 1,843 | — | 2/10 | 57% |
| Ningi | 5,349 | — | 3/10 | 57% |
| Toorbul | 958 | — | 2/10 | 56% |
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 Bongaree profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $300 a week, and about 25% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 25% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 6,524 people to 8,162. It sits about 46 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: Bongaree vs Bellara · Bongaree vs Sandstone Point.
Nearby guides: Bellara · Sandstone Point · Banksia Beach · Woorim · Ningi · Toorbul.
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