Moving to Strathpine QLD 4500
What the official numbers say about living in Strathpine — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $370 a week, against a median household income of $1,556 a week.
About 68% of homes are owner-occupied and 31% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Strathpine grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (9,278 → 10,647 people).
Around 72% of households are families, averaging 2.6 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, England, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Samoan, Tagalog, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Strathpine scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (77% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest train station: Bray Park, 250 m north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Strathpine bus station, 900 m south-east.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 15.9 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 19 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 20 schools · 17 cafes & restaurants · 7 supermarkets · 22 parks — see them all on the Strathpine profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Pine Rivers State High School 600 m · Strathpine State School 950 m · Bray Park State School 1.5 km · Strathpine West State School 1.9 km · Holy Spirit School 1.9 km · St Paul's Anglican School 1.9 km · YOS Lawnton 2 km · Rivers Youth Versatile Education and Training Centre 2.1 km
Groceries: IGA Xpress 150 m · Aldi 650 m · Coles 650 m · Woolworths 850 m · Coles 1.2 km · Spar 1.4 km · IGA 1.8 km
Parks and reserves: Pineapple Farm Park 650 m · Piggott Reserve 650 m · Bob Bell Park 900 m · Pine Rivers Community Peace Gardens 950 m · Alleena Park 1.4 km · Gerard Street Park 1.6 km · Pine Rivers Park 1.6 km · Francis Park 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Strathpine, most often seen first: Torresian Crow · Australian White Ibis · Noisy Miner · Australian Magpie · Welcome Swallow · Rainbow Lorikeet.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Strathpine, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strathpine here | 10,647 | — | 3/10 | 15% |
| Brendale | 3,100 | — | 2/10 | 6% |
| Bray Park | 10,271 | — | 3/10 | 14% |
| Lawnton | 5,905 | — | 2/10 | 24% |
| Bald Hills | 7,000 | — | 5/10 | 25% |
| Warner | 12,264 | — | 9/10 | 33% |
| Murrumba Downs | 10,795 | — | 6/10 | 20% |
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 Dickson — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4500 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Strathpine profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $370 a week, and about 31% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 15% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 9,278 people to 10,647. It sits about 19 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Bray Park station is roughly 0.3 km away. Local government is Moreton Bay council, and the federal seat is Dickson.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Strathpine vs Brendale · Strathpine vs Bray Park.
Nearby guides: Brendale · Bray Park · Lawnton · Bald Hills · Warner · Murrumba Downs.
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