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Strathpine sits in the Moreton Bay Region north of Brisbane and reads as a practical suburban centre centred on Westfield Strathpine and Strathpine train station, which make shopping and regional travel straightforward. Streets around the precinct mix older timber and brick houses with newer townhouses and low-rise apartments, and residents use local parks, sports grounds and community facilities as well as the Pine Rivers Community Health Centre and the council’s Strathpine library.

With 10,647 people and a median age of 37, the community is weighted towards couple families, both with and without children, and most homes are owner-occupied (68.5% combined) while 31.5% are rented. That housing mix, together with shops, transport and nearby services, makes Strathpine a practical choice for families, professionals and downsizers. The area is also covered by a regional activity centre master plan, station accessibility upgrades have been delivered, and there are local reserve and clubhouse plans plus additional social housing underway.

A median house price of $982,500 in Strathpine works out to about 12.1 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census, which sits well above local incomes. If you're renting, a house rent of $650 a week would take about 41.8% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a large share, while a unit rent of $465 a week would take about 29.9% of that income, roughly a third. On the figures, buying a house is the more stretched option against local incomes at the last Census, and renting a unit looks comparatively less demanding than renting a house.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Unit values in Strathpine climbed 22.7% over the past 12 months, a strong rise, while house values also rose strongly, up 16.1%. For someone focused on capital growth, the value figures show that units have been the stronger performer this year.

Rents rose more modestly but still notably: unit rents increased 8.1% and house rents rose 6.6%, so rental income has grown too, with unit rents outpacing house rents. Whether that mix of capital growth and rental income suits your plans depends on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.