Suburb Intelligence
Burpengary 4505
Northern growth corridor — 38.9km from Brisbane CBD · City of Moreton Bay · 22.5 km² · Walk Score 22/100
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Burpengary 's name comes from an Aboriginal word for 'place of the green wattle', and it's got that classic northern-corridor feel ? a mix of established homes, new estates, and bushland pockets. Thirty-nine kilometres north of Brisbane with its own railway station and a median house price of $780,000, it's become a popular choice for families who want a train commute without the Caboolture price tag. Four schools (including St Eugene College, Prep-through-12 Catholic) keep the education options strong, and the Burpengary Sports Complex gives the weekend warriors somewhere to play.
Market Pulse
Living in Burpengary
Living in Burpengary: Place of the Green Wattle
Burpengary has been settled since the 1800s — a historic 1934 photo shows an Austin motor vehicle crossing a bridge here. But its real growth has come in the last two decades as the northern corridor pushed further from the city. The Burpengary station on the Caboolture line connects residents to Brisbane in about 50 minutes. Burpengary Plaza shopping centre handles daily needs.
Four schools — Burpengary State School, Burpengary State Secondary College, St Eugene College (Catholic, Prep–12), and Genesis Christian College — give families options at every level. The median of $780K represents strong value for a train-served suburb with this much amenity.
Who Should Buy Here?
Burpengary is for families who want a train line, good schools, and a sub-$800K median. It's further out, but the value proposition is hard to argue with.
Liveability
Living here
Liveability Score
9/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 20 parks covering 10% of area
- 1 per 824 residents
- Bike Score: Low — limited dedicated cycling infrastructure across large suburb
- Burpengary Plaza — Woolworths, specialty stores
- Burpengary Village — local retail
- Morayfield Shopping Centre — 5 min drive
Transport
Train station: Burpengary. Peak frequency Every 15–30 min peak (train).
- ~42 min by train / ~35 min by car
- ~35 min via Bruce Highway
- Bus routes: 660, 664, 667
- North Lakes, Redcliffe, Caboolture, Morayfield, Deception Bay
People & Demographics
Burpengary has a median age of 35 with 75% family households. Household income averages $1,680/week (Mid-range for Moreton Bay suburbs). Population +17.6% since 2016 (from 14,022).
Best Fit
Who Burpengary suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Burpengary appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Risk & Due Diligence
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Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 22/100 severity rank (0 = no crime) — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −4.8% (2020–24) · Vehicle theft −14% (2020–24) · Violent −4.0% (2020–24)
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 185 (vs QLD 1 in 123, AU 1 in 89)
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low-moderate — some overland flow near Burpengary Creek. Moderate — bushland interface on western edges. Always verify your specific property:
- Check Moreton Bay Flood Viewer for specific property risk
- Council flood planning overlay applies near creek corridor
- Insurance: check with provider — flood premiums vary by specific lot
Development & Infrastructure Pipeline
Burpengary has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Burpengary railway station — on Caboolture line
- Burpengary Library and Community Centre
- Caboolture Regional Aquatic Leisure Centre — nearby on boundary
- Burpengary Plaza shopping centre
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Burpengary across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- Investor profile: Growth corridor suburb with railway access and strong family demand
- Demand indicator: Steady buyer and tenant demand with good affordability
- Gentrification risk: Low — growing suburb with diverse housing stock
- Subdivision potential: Moderate-high — some greenfield land still available on western edges
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Living in Burpengary: Place of the Green Wattle
Thirty-nine kilometres north of Brisbane, Burpengary's name comes from an Aboriginal word for 'place of the green wattle' — and there's still enough bushland here to make that name meaningful. With its own railway station, a median of $780,000, four schools including St Eugene College (Prep-through-
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