Moving to Donnybrook QLD 4510
What the official numbers say about living in Donnybrook — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $303 a week, against a median household income of $1,130 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 24% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Donnybrook grew 44% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (461 → 664 people).
Around 64% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: Thai, German, Greek.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Donnybrook scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest train station: Beerburrum, 11.7 km north-west.
Nearest airport: Caloundra Airport, 22.8 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 52 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 3 parks — see them all on the Donnybrook profile.
What's actually nearby
Parks and reserves: Progress Park 250 m · Alice Street Park 350 m · Pumicestone Park 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Donnybrook, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Rainbow Lorikeet · Masked Lapwing · Pacific Black Duck · Lewin's Honeyeater · Magpie-lark.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Donnybrook, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donnybrook here | 664 | — | 2/10 | 48% |
| Toorbul | 958 | — | 2/10 | 56% |
| Ningi | 5,349 | — | 3/10 | 57% |
| Banksia Beach | 7,180 | — | 5/10 | 6% |
| Sandstone Point | 4,094 | — | 2/10 | 54% |
| Bellara | 3,278 | — | 1/10 | 26% |
| Bongaree | 8,162 | — | 2/10 | 33% |
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 4510 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Donnybrook profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $303 a week, and about 24% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 44% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 461 people to 664. It sits about 52 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: Donnybrook vs Toorbul · Donnybrook vs Elimbah.
Nearby guides: Toorbul · Ningi · Banksia Beach · Sandstone Point · Bellara · Bongaree.
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