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Located just 10km north of the Brisbane CBD, Stafford Heights is a leafy, elevated suburb known for its family-friendly atmosphere, convenient amenities, and strong community spirit. Covering an area of approximately 2.8 square kilometres, the suburb offers hilly terrain with sweeping views toward the city and Moreton Bay. The area is bordered by Everton Park, Chermside West, Kedron, Stafford and McDowall, making it ideally positioned for both commuters and families.
Historically, Stafford Heights evolved from farmland subdivisions in the early 20th century. Development accelerated during the 1950s and 1960s, when the area was marketed as a “modern family suburb” with panoramic views. It officially became a gazetted suburb in 1975, having been previously considered part of Stafford.
The majority (69%) of households in Stafford Heights are owner occupied and consistent predominantly of professional couples with children.
Stafford Heights residents enjoy convenient access to shopping and dining. The nearby Stafford City Shopping Centre on Stafford Road offers major retailers, a cinema complex, and dining options. Smaller neighbourhood strips along Webster Road and Appleby Road provide cafés, takeaways, and local services. For larger retail precincts, Chermside Westfield is only a 5-minute drive away, offering one of Queensland’s largest shopping and entertainment hubs.
The suburb is well connected to the Brisbane CBD via Webster Road, Rode Road, and the Airport Link Tunnel, with a commute time of approximately 20 minutes.
Regular Translink bus routes run along the main arterial roads, connecting residents to nearby train stations at Kedron Brook, Enoggera, and Chermside. The suburb’s proximity to Gympie Road and the Inner City Bypass provides convenient access north to the Sunshine Coast or south toward the airport and Gateway Motorway.
Stafford Heights offers a strong mix of public and private primary schools, making it popular with young families:
The Downfall Creek Bushland Centre is a popular spot for weekend picnics.
While Stafford Heights itself is primarily residential, residents benefit from proximity to major employment hubs in Chermside, Everton Park, and the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital precinct. Many residents work in professional and health-related occupations, with convenient access to the CBD and northern industrial corridors.
The northwestern border of Stafford Heights (area adjacent to Parton Street) is the most desirable, and most expensive part of Stafford Heights.
Some properties in Stafford Heights also command city views attracting premium prices.
There have been a large number of properties owned by the Department of Housing, particularly in the streets adjacent to Appleby Road. Many of these properties have recently been sold to investors and homebuyers, and many are undergoing significant renovations and extensions.
Traffic noise can be an issue for properties close to major thoroughfares including Rode Rd, Appleby Rd and Webster Rd.
Flooding is not generally major problem in Stafford Heights. Buyers should however check the Brisbane City Council Flood Maps, as some areas may be susceptible to overland flow and creek flooding.
The vast majority (99%) of properties in Stafford Heights are free standing houses.
The suburb predominantly consists of modest weatherboard homes built in the 1950s and 1960s. Originally built on timber or concrete stumps, many of these homes have now been ‘built-in’ underneath to create additional storage and living spaces. Often these areas are not legal height, hence the use of some creative descriptions in sale advertisements (eg.’multi-purpose rooms’; ‘rumpus’; ‘teenage retreats’).
Houses in the north-western border of Stafford Heights (area adjacent to Parton Street) tend to be larger, brick homes that were built in the 1980s. These homes are also on good-sized blocks (600m2).
As of September 2025, the median house value is $1.25 million, representing steady growth from $1.14 million a year earlier.
For example: 9 Kendrey Street, Stafford Heights QLD 4053 sold for $1,230,000 in October 2025 – see images below:
For units and townhouses, the median value sits at $889,000, although limited supply results in few sales.
For example 2/184 Trouts Road, Stafford Heights QLD 4053 sold for $960,000 in October 2025 – see images below.
There are very few unit developments in Stafford Height (<1% of properties) making statistical analysis for units unreliable (and therefore not included in this report).
**Statistics are accurate for October 2025
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