Suburb Intelligence
Bongaree 4507
Bribie Island — southern gateway · City of Moreton Bay · 3.8 km² · Walk Score 35/100
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Bongaree bribie Island's main town ? the place where most people arrive, shop, and settle. Named after an Aboriginal man who accompanied Matthew Flinders on his exploration of the passage, it's got history, a proper shopping centre, and the Bribie Island RSL anchoring the social scene. Sixty kilometres north of Brisbane and connected by bridge, it's the most accessible part of the island, with median house prices that reflect the island lifestyle premium but remain significantly cheaper than the Sunshine Coast just up the road.
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Living in Bongaree
Living in Bongaree: Bribie's Heart
Bongaree is the heart of Bribie Island — the main settlement, the jetty, the foreshore, the shops, and the island's sense of history. Named after Bongaree, an Indigenous man who accompanied Matthew Flinders on his 1799 exploration of Moreton Bay, it's been a seaside destination for over a century.
The Bongaree Jetty is a heritage structure that's been a fishing and leisure spot for generations — one of the most photographed landmarks on the island. The suburb has the island's main shopping precinct, the Bribie Island RSL, a string of parks along the foreshore, and the Bribie Island Library. The bridge to the mainland is five minutes south. Bongaree developed as a holiday destination from the 1910s. For buyers who want island living with mainland access, Bongaree is Bribie's heart at a median around $750K.
Who Should Buy Here?
Bongaree is for buyers who want the heart of Bribie Island — the jetty, the shops, the foreshore, and the history, all within sight of the bridge.
Liveability
Living here
Liveability Score
7/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 6 parks covering 10% of area
- 1 per 750
- Bike Score: Moderate — flat island terrain
- Bongaree Shopping Centre — Woolworths, specialty
- Bribie Island RSL — dining
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~55 min by car
- ~55 min via Bruce Hwy
- Bus routes: 640, 641, 642
- North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City
People & Demographics
Bongaree has a median age of 42 with 58%. Household income averages $1,650/week (Mid-range). Population +5%.
Best Fit
Who Bongaree suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Bongaree appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Risk & Due Diligence
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 18/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −15% (2020–24) · Violent −4.5% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 200 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Moderate coastal. Moderate. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer
- Council flood planning overlay may apply
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Bongaree has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Bongaree Jetty — iconic Bribie landmark
- Bribie Island SHS
- Bribie Island Golf Club
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Bongaree across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- Investor profile: Coastal island lifestyle
- Demand indicator: Steady demand
- Gentrification risk: Low-moderate
- Subdivision potential: Limited
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Living in Bongaree: Bribie's Heart
Bongaree is the main settlement on Bribie Island — the jetty, the foreshore, the shops, and the Bribie Island bridge connecting it to the mainland. Named after an Indigenous guide who assisted early explorers, it's been a seaside destination for over a century.
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