Birkdale QLD

Postcode 4159 · Redland LGA

Birkdale is a well-established suburb in Queensland within the Redland local government area (postcode 4159). With a population of 14,816, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 43. Households earn a median income of $99K per year, with an average household size of 2.7 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in Birkdale is $975,000, having surged 11.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $640,000 (+17.4% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $725. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,000.

Birkdale is served by 3 schools, including 3 primary. The average ICSEA score is 1022, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 54 bus stops. Healthcare facilities include 1 private hospital. The crime rate in the Redland LGA is below average at 3,545 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Birkdale offers a gross rental yield of 3.9%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($975K/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 9.9x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +11.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.9% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$975K/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability9.9x Moderate
Price Momentum+11.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$62,787
Mean Income$74,814
Earners10,394
YoY Change+6.2%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education6/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage7/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$975K
11.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$640K
17.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$435
POPULATION
14,816
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age43
Household Size2.7
HH Income /wk$1,903
Personal Income /wk$813
Mortgage /mth$2,000
CRIME (Redland LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,545
Total Incidents3,545
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops54
Birkdale station
SCHOOLS (3)
Avg ICSEA1022
Total Students1,426
Catholic1
Government2
St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1071
Birkdale State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1002
Birkdale South State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 993
HOSPITALS (1)
Eastern Endoscopy Centreprivate
Data: 2024