Suburb Profile
Alderley combines the convenience of an inner-north location with a greener, more residential feel than many suburbs at a similar distance from Brisbane’s CBD. Its railway station, established housing and substantial parkland make it attractive to professionals and families, while its hilly terrain creates meaningful differences in outlook, access and property usability from one street to the next. For buyers, understanding these local variations is important when comparing value. This guide examines Alderley’s property market and the practical factors to consider before purchasing in the suburb.
Alderley is an established inner-northern suburb approximately 7km north of the Brisbane CBD. Covering about 2.5 square kilometres, it adjoins Newmarket, Ashgrove, Enoggera, Grange and Stafford. The suburb has developed around its rail connection and Enoggera Road, but much of Alderley retains a quiet residential character away from these main transport corridors.
Alderley had 6,748 residents in 2021, up 10.3% from 6,117 in 2016. Couples with children are the largest household group at 44.2%, closely followed by childless couples at 40.6%. The suburb has a relatively young adult population, with 20–29 year olds the largest age group at 18.1%, followed by 30–39 year olds at 17.1%. Owner occupation was 57.6% in 2021. Alderley also has a strongly professional demographic: 38.3% of employed residents work in professional occupations, while 29.4% of households report annual incomes above $182,000.
Alderley’s main shopping precinct is located close to the intersection of Enoggera and Samford roads where there is a coles shopping centre, specialty stores, restaurants and the famous Alderley Arms Hotel.
Alderley railway station is a major advantage for commuters, providing direct services on the Ferny Grove line towards the Brisbane CBD. The station has served the local community since 1899. Bus services operate along key roads including Enoggera Road and South Pine Road, while these routes also provide direct road connections towards the city and Brisbane’s north-western suburbs. Buyers should consider road and rail noise when assessing homes close to the railway line or major traffic corridors.
There are no schools in the suburb itself. Nearby schools include:
Private Schools
State Primary Schools
State High Schools:
Green space is a notable feature of Alderley. Cotality records 11 parks covering approximately 26.2% of the suburb.
Banks St Reserve is a large area of bushland (more than 30 hectares) which contains walking trails, playing fields and parklands, and borders Enoggera Creek.
The extensive park and creek corridors around the suburb provide walking, cycling and recreation opportunities and help give parts of Alderley a leafy, low-density feel despite its proximity to the CBD.
Alderley is primarily residential and does not contain a major employment precinct. Its rail and road connections make it well suited to residents commuting to the CBD and other employment centres across Brisbane’s inner and northern suburbs.
Character homes on large-sized blocks tend to command premium prices and many have expansive suburban views.
Traffic noise can be an issue for properties close to major thoroughfares including Enoggera, Samford and South Pine roads. Buyers should check the Brisbane City Council Flood Maps, as some areas (especially adjoining Kedron Brook) are susceptible to flooding.
Alderley offers a broad mix of housing, from older character and post-war homes to contemporary houses, townhouses and apartments. Location within the suburb, land usability, renovation quality, and exposure to transport corridors can all meaningfully affect value. A buyer’s agent familiar with Alderley can help compare these differences against recent sales and complete the property-specific due diligence needed before purchasing.
The majority (57%) of properties in Alderley are free standing houses.
The suburb is a mix of pre- and post-war homes with typical block sizes between 400-600m2. Many of the post war homes are now being replaced with newly built contemporary homes.
The median house price in Alderley is $1,728,492 (August 2026).
This amount would typically buy a three-bedroom house. For example 26 Beatson Terrace on 395m² sold for $1,655,000 in May 2026. View the 26 Beatson Terrace sale
The median unit price in Alderley is $886,506 (August 2026).
For example a two-bedroom apartment at 14/77 Lloyd Street sold for $840,000 in August 2026. View the 14/77 Lloyd Street sale
Cotality recorded a median house value of $1,728,492 in August 2026, representing annual growth of 9.9%. The longer-term figures show the median rising from $838,602 in August 2020 to $1,447,837 in August 2024 and $1,572,780 in August 2025. Recent monthly values peaked at $1,766,256 in June 2026 before easing modestly to $1,728,492 in August.
The unit market has recorded even stronger recent growth. The August 2026 median unit value was $886,506, up 13.6% over the preceding year. Unit values have risen from $396,806 in August 2020 to $677,726 in August 2024 and $780,366 in August 2025. Cotality recorded 69 house sales and 63 unit sales over the rolling 12 months to June 2026.
If you are considering buying in Alderley, Your Property Hound can assist with property search, appraisal, due diligence and negotiation. We assess the individual property as well as its position within the suburb, including comparable sales, flood and noise considerations, site usability and factors that may influence future resale appeal.
Available supply-and-demand indicators suggest a tight market. Houses are taking around 27 days to sell, with stock on market at approximately 0.73% and a vacancy rate of 0.85%. Gross house rental yield is around 2.45%, renters account for approximately 29% of houses, and the reported vendor discount is about 4% below asking price. There is insufficient data to report a reliable house auction clearance rate.
Attached housing also shows very limited available supply, with unit stock on market at approximately 0.35% and a vacancy rate of 0.23%. Gross rental yield is around 4.10%, while renters account for approximately 69% of units. Insufficient data exists to reliably report unit days on market,, or auction clearance rate, so consider these indicators vendor discount alongside recent comparable sales rather than in isolation.
**Statistics are accurate for September 2026
Alderley’s combination of rail access, established housing and extensive green space gives it broad appeal among inner-north buyers. However, its topography and mix of housing mean two nearby properties can offer quite different levels of amenity and value. Your Property Hound can help assess comparable sales, location and property risks, and negotiate the purchase on your behalf.
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