Suburb Profile
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Petrie is a leafy suburb in Moreton Bay City Council, located approximately 30km north of the Brisbane CBD. The suburb is known for its established family housing, train access, North Pine River setting, Old Petrie Town and the University of the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay campus.
Petrie is bordered by suburbs including Kurwongbah, Kallangur, Whiteside, Joyner and Lawnton. The suburb covers approximately 6.6 square kilometres and includes 32 parks, which account for around 17.5% of the total area.
Petrie’s population increased modestly from 8,674 people in 2016 to 8,722 people in 2021. The predominant age group is 40-49 years, and households are primarily couples with children.
In 2021, approximately 68.6% of homes in Petrie were owner occupied, compared with 71.9% in 2016. Residents are likely to be repaying $1,800 to $2,399 per month on mortgage repayments. Employment is mixed, with professional, clerical and trade occupations all represented.
Household structure is relatively balanced, with couples with children accounting for 44.2% of households, childless couples 37.3% and single-parent households 17.0%.
Petrie’s main shopping and cafe precinct is located around Dayboro Road, River Street, Gympie Road and Anzac Avenue. This area includes local retail, services, health, food and convenience businesses.
Old Petrie Town remains one of the suburb’s best-known lifestyle and tourism attractions. It includes historic buildings, markets and community events, and adds to Petrie’s village character.
Petrie railway station is located on the North Coast railway line and provides access to Queensland Rail City network services towards Brisbane, Ipswich, Caboolture, the Sunshine Coast and Gympie. Petrie is also on the Redcliffe Peninsula railway line, providing access towards Kippa-Ring and the Redcliffe Peninsula.
Major roads, including Gympie Road, Dayboro Road and Anzac Avenue, provide road access through and around the suburb.
The area is home to several public and private education options, including:
There are no government secondary schools located directly within Petrie. Nearby government secondary options include Pine Rivers State High School and Dakabin State High School.
Petrie has excellent access to parks and natural open space, with 32 parks covering around 17.5% of the suburb. Residents enjoy walking and cycling paths along the North Pine River, as well as nearby green spaces around Sweeney Reserve and Old Petrie Town.
Lake Samsonvale is also a short drive away and provides opportunities for walking, mountain biking, horse riding, kayaking and picnicking.
There are no major traditional employment hubs within most residential parts of Petrie, with many residents commuting to the Brisbane CBD, North Lakes, Strathpine, other Moreton Bay employment centres or nearby industrial and commercial areas.
The University of the Sunshine Coast Moreton Bay campus is an important local education and employment anchor, located on the former Amcor paper mill site.
Petrie offers a mix of established residential pockets, newer housing estates and higher-density housing near transport and education infrastructure.
Most desirable areas: Streets within convenient access of Petrie train station, the UniSC Moreton Bay campus and Old Petrie Town tend to attract strong buyer and tenant interest. Quiet residential pockets with larger blocks, good street appeal and proximity to parks are also popular with families.
Less desirable areas: Properties close to major roads such as Gympie Road, Dayboro Road and Anzac Avenue may experience higher traffic noise. Some areas near the North Pine River or local creek corridors may require additional flood and overland flow checks.
Buyers should review Moreton Bay flood mapping, local overlays and property-specific constraints before purchase.
If you’re looking to buy in Petrie, working with a local buyers agent Petrie specialist can help you understand the suburb’s different pockets, assess value and avoid overpaying in a competitive market.
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Petrie is predominantly a detached housing suburb, with RP Data recording approximately 2,964 houses compared with 347 units. Many homes are positioned on family-sized blocks of around 600m², although block sizes vary by pocket, subdivision era and proximity to main roads, the railway line or river corridors.
Housing north of Dayboro Road is generally older, with many homes built through the 1980s and early 1990s. South of Dayboro Road, the housing stock includes newer residential subdivisions. Units and townhouse-style properties form a smaller but growing part of the market, particularly around transport and newer development areas, offering more affordable and lower-maintenance options.
The median house price in Petrie is $1,050,000 (April 2026) which is below Brisbane’s median.
For example, a three-bedroom renovator house at 1 Taylor Street, Petrie sold for $869,000 in May 2026. (See photos below).
The median unit price in Petrie is $773,000 (April 2026).
Petrie has recorded strong recent growth across both houses and units. RP Data shows the median house value increased from approximately $433,107 in April 2017 to $1,050,646 in April 2026. The median unit value increased from approximately $306,633 to $772,671 over the same period.
Over the 12 months to April 2026, house values increased by 21.6%, while unit values increased by 35.8%. This reflects strong demand across the broader Moreton Bay market, supported by relative affordability, rail access and local infrastructure investment.
Rolling annual sales volumes to February 2026 were approximately 109 house sales and 33 unit sales, indicating a much deeper detached housing market than unit market.
If you are looking for a buyers agent Petrie buyers can trust, Your Property Hound provides independent advice, detailed due diligence and negotiation support.
We regularly assist clients purchasing family homes and investment properties throughout Petrie and surrounding Moreton Bay suburbs.
A Petrie buyers agent can help assess local value drivers such as proximity to the train station, flood exposure, school access, block usability, rental demand and the influence of the UniSC Moreton Bay campus.
Current indicators suggest Petrie is a balanced market for houses and a seller’s market for units, although the unit market is smaller, and some data points are limited.
For houses, days on market at 18 days, stock on market at 0.90%, a gross rental yield of 3.50%, vendor discount of -3%, vacancy rate of 1.88% and proportion of renters at 26%.
For units, data indicates very tight stock on market at 0.09%, a gross rental yield of 4.15%, a vacancy rate of 0.03% and a high proportion of renters at 86%.
Overall, Petrie’s house market appears relatively liquid and family-driven, while units offer stronger rental yield and a more investor-oriented tenant profile. Buyers should treat unit statistics cautiously, given the smaller sample size.
Whether you are searching for a family home, first home or investment property, Petrie offers a combination of rail access, established housing, green space and proximity to the UniSC Moreton Bay campus.
An experienced Petrie buyers agent can help you identify high-quality opportunities, avoid common pitfalls and negotiate confidently in a competitive market.
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