Suburb Profile
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Boondall is an established suburb on Brisbane’s northside, approximately 15km north of the CBD. Covering about 11 square kilometres, it combines traditional residential neighbourhoods with extensive wetlands and open space. Neighbouring suburbs include Taigum, Zillmere, Geebung, Virginia, Nudgee, Deagon and Shorncliffe.
The suburb is predominantly low-density residential, with detached houses making up most of the housing stock. Townhouses and units offer a smaller but growing alternative. Boondall is also home to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre and sits alongside the extensive Boondall Wetlands near Moreton Bay.
Rail has played an important role in Boondall’s development. The Sandgate railway line opened in 1882, while the station now known as North Boondall opened in 1892. Boondall State School opened in 1925, reflecting the area’s gradual transition from a semi-rural district to an established residential suburb.
Boondall had a population of 9,603 in 2021, up from 9,217 in 2016, representing growth of 4.2%. The largest age group is 30–39 years, although the suburb has a broad age profile with children and teenagers also making up a significant share of the population.
Couples with children account for 42.1% of households, while couples without children make up 38.6% and single-parent households 17.0%. Owner occupation was 68.4% in 2021, slightly down from 69.5% in 2016.
Household incomes are concentrated mainly in the middle and upper-middle ranges. Around 24.4% of households earn $78,000–$130,000 per year, 17.0% earn $130,000–$182,000 and 14.5% earn more than $182,000. Among residents with recorded qualifications, 28.1% hold a bachelor degree and 7.5% hold postgraduate qualifications.
Boondall’s main shopping precinct can be found on Sandgate Road. (Boondall Shopping Centre and Sue’s Korner). Shopping centres in neighbouring suburbs such as Deagon Market and Taigum Square are also easily accessible.
The suburb has easy proximity to Brisbane’s major shopping malls such as Westfield Chermside Shopping Centre, Toombul Shopping Centre and Aspley Hypermarket.
Boondall is home to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre (BEC) which for locals is much more than a concert venue. It set on 64 hectares and includes several kilometres of walking tracks, picnic areas, natural bushland and is home to a world-class indoor sports centre.
Boondall has good rail access, with Boondall and North Boondall stations on the Shorncliffe line providing direct services towards Brisbane. Sandgate Road and the Gateway Motorway provide road access to the CBD, Brisbane Airport and employment areas across the northern suburbs.
The area is home to a number of great private and public schools including:
Private schools
Public schools
Open space is one of Boondall’s defining features. Cotality records 24 parks covering approximately 40.4% of the suburb. The adjoining Boondall Wetlands form Brisbane’s largest wetlands reserve, covering about 1,150 hectares of mangroves, tidal flats, grassland and open forest.
The wetlands offer walking and cycling tracks, birdwatching, picnic areas and environmental education facilities. This extensive natural area gives Boondall an unusual level of open space and ecological amenity for a suburb with direct rail access to Brisbane.
Local employment is spread across retail, education, health care, transport, construction and professional services. The Brisbane Entertainment Centre also supports jobs associated with events and venue operations.
Access to the Gateway Motorway places Brisbane Airport and the Australia TradeCoast within practical commuting distance. Other nearby employment centres include Virginia, Geebung, Chermside and the Brisbane CBD.
Buyer demand is generally strongest in quiet residential streets with good access to rail, schools, parks and local services. Well-presented detached homes on usable blocks typically have the broadest owner-occupier appeal.
Properties affected by heavy traffic, rail noise or major roads may appeal to a narrower group of buyers. Parts of Boondall are also close to wetlands and low-lying land, making flood and overland-flow checks particularly important. These risks should be assessed for each individual property.
Boondall real estate can be viewed as East or West of Sandgate Rd.
On the east side, adjacent to the Brisbane Entertainment Centre, is the College Green estate. The area was developed in the 1990s and consists predominately of single storey brick-and-tile homes on smaller block sizes. Some areas on the eastern side are low-lying and prone to flooding. Buyers should check the Brisbane City Council Flood Maps for more information.
On the west side of Sandgate Rd, the house were typically built pre-1980 and include a mix of brick and weatherboard homes on 600m2+ blocks. Properties is this area are often double storey. The ground floor of the home will typically feature a double or single garage, storage and some kind of utility or rumpus room space. They are often just shy of legal height downstairs.
Traffic noise can be an issue for properties close to major thoroughfares including Sandgate Road and the Gateway Arterial Motorway.
A buyers agent in Boondall can help buyers compare individual streets and properties, assess recent comparable sales and complete property-specific due diligence before purchase.
Your Property Hound assists home buyers and investors with property searches, inspections, planning and risk checks, price analysis and negotiation throughout the purchase process.
The median house price in Boondall is $1,233,886 (July 2026).
The median house price in Boondall would typically buy a four-bedroom, two-bathroom house. For example, 4 Lizanne Street, Boondall, sold for $1,225,000 on 6 July 2026.
The median unit/townhome price in Boondall is $918,747 (July 2026).
The median unit price would typically buy a three-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse. For example, 71/295 Muller Road, Boondall, sold for $920,000 on 4 June 2026.
Boondall has recorded strong recent price growth. The median house value reached $1,233,886 in July 2026, up 22.3% from $1,009,298 in July 2025. In July 2017, the median house value was $495,374, equivalent to average annual growth of approximately 10.7% over the nine-year period.
The unit market has also performed strongly. The median unit value reached $918,747 in July 2026, up 16.3% from $789,855 in July 2025. In July 2017, the median unit value was $370,716, equivalent to average annual growth of approximately 10.6% over nine years.
Whether you are looking for a family home, townhouse or investment property, an experienced Boondall buyers agent can help compare properties, assess value, identify risks and negotiate effectively.
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Current supply-and-demand indicators show very limited advertised stock. Stock on market is approximately 1.04% for houses, while the supplied unit data records effectively no stock available at the time of measurement.
Gross rental yields are approximately 3.2% for houses and 3.9% for units. Vacancy rates are low at around 1.05% for houses and 0.31% for units, indicating tight rental availability.
**Statistics are accurate for July 2026
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