Suburb Intelligence
Burpengary East 4505
Northern growth corridor · City of Moreton Bay · 8.9 km² · Walk Score 20/100
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Burpengary East the quieter, greener side of Burpengary ? more acreage blocks, more bushland, and a sense of separation from the highway corridor that the main suburb doesn't quite have. Forty kilometres north of the CBD, it's still within striking distance of the Burpengary station and the Morayfield shopping precinct, but you'd never know it from the peaceful streets. It's the kind of place where people have room for a boat, a trailer, or a vege garden ? a rare commodity in modern Brisbane.
Market Pulse
Living in Burpengary East
Living in Burpengary East: Quiet Side of the Creek
Burpengary East sits on the eastern side of Burpengary Creek — the quieter, leafier counterpart to its more developed neighbour. Homes tend to be on larger blocks with established gardens, giving the suburb a semi-rural character that's increasingly rare this close to a train line.
Development happened later here than in Burpengary proper, with most homes built from the 1980s through 2000s. The Burpengary East State School serves the local community. The Burpengary station on the Caboolture line is a short drive over the bridge. For buyers who want space, quiet, and train access within 40km of Brisbane at a median around $750K, Burpengary East delivers.
Who Should Buy Here?
Burpengary East is for buyers who want the semi-rural suburban feel with train access — larger blocks, established gardens, and a quieter pace than the main strip.
Liveability
Living here
Liveability Score
5/10Schools & Education
Walkability & Lifestyle
- 10 parks covering 8% of area
- 1 per 1,000
- Bike Score: Low
- Burpengary Plaza 5 min
Transport
No train station within the suburb — bus services provide public transport connections.
- ~35 min by car
- ~40 min via Bruce Hwy
- Bus routes: 664
- North Lakes, Caboolture, Brisbane City
People & Demographics
Burpengary East has a median age of 34 with 74%. Household income averages $1,650/week (Mid-range). Population +5%.
Best Fit
Who Burpengary East suits
Based on property data, demographics, and lifestyle factors, Burpengary East appeals to these buyer profiles.
Property Data
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Rental Market
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Risk & Due Diligence
What to know before buying
Safety & Crime Intelligence
Crime score: 20/100 — significantly safer than QLD & national benchmarks across most categories.
Break-ins −5% · Vehicle theft −14% · Violent −4.5%
Chance of violent crime: 1 in 195
Flood & Environmental Risk
Low-moderate. Low-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
Burpengary East has active development projects shaping the suburb's future.
- Burpengary East — rapidly growing corridor
Top Sales
Updated: May 2026 · Public property records + market estimatesRecent recorded sales in Burpengary East across the last 3 months.
Investor Summary
- Investor profile: Greenfield growth corridor
- Demand indicator: Steady demand
- Gentrification risk: Low
- Subdivision potential: High
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Living in Burpengary East: Quiet Side of the Creek
Across Burpengary Creek from its parent suburb, Burpengary East is a quieter, more established pocket with larger blocks and a semi-rural character. The creek provides a natural green corridor, and the Burpengary train station is a short drive across the bridge.
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