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Bardon suburb profile

Bardon is an established, leafy suburb tucked into the foothills of Mount Coot-tha, known for its hilly streets, plentiful native bush and walking tracks. The housing stock mixes timber Queenslanders and interwar cottages with period brick homes and sympathetic renovations, often on elevated blocks with leafy outlooks toward the city or escarpment. It attracts families and professionals who want a quieter, gardened setting while staying within easy reach of Brisbane's CBD, and residents make the most of nearby reserves, the Mount Coot-tha recreation areas and a small local village of cafés and shops.

Bardon property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,725,000Past 3 months

Property growth+19.9%Past 12 months

There are relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $2.32 million, up a solid 8.1% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose sharply, up 31.7% over the last 12 months.

Houses sold 34 over the last 3 months and units sold 5. Over the last 12 months houses had a median time on market of 24 days and units 13 days, so units sold more quickly.

The rental market in Bardon averaged house rents of $950 a week and unit rents of $575 a week over the last 12 months. House rents rose sharply, up 11.8% over the last 12 months, and unit rents rose sharply, up 11.7%, so rents moved at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$2.32MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
8.1%31.7%
Sold
Past 3 months
345
Median days on market
Past 12 months
2413
Average rent
Past 12 months
$950$575
Change in rent
Past 12 months
11.8%11.7%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Bardon demographics

Bardon is a community of 10,153 people with a median age of 38. The typical household earns $3,399 a week, roughly $176,748 a year.

Families predominate: couple families with children are the largest group at 56.5%, and couple families without children make up a further 30.6%, so together they account for more than eight in ten families. One-parent families represent 11.4% and other families 1.5%.

Homes in Bardon are mostly owner-occupied, about four in five when owned outright (34.1%) and owned with a mortgage (44.4%) are combined, while renters make up 21.5% of households.

Suburbs near Bardon

Some popular suburbs near Bardon include:

  • Ashgrove: Leafy, established suburb with mature trees and extensive parkland.
  • Auchenflower: Inner riverside suburb with a mix of housing and small parks.
  • Paddington: Hilly suburb known for character Queenslander homes and tree-lined streets.
  • Milton: Inner-city suburb offering riverside parkland and a mixed urban character.
  • Red Hill: Small, hilly suburb known for leafy streets and strong city views.

How does Bardon compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Bardon’s median house price is 35.2% higher than Ashgrove’s.
  • Median unit prices: Bardon’s median unit price is 27.7% higher than Ashgrove’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Bardon have grown 4.0% higher than in Ashgrove.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Bardon have grown 15.5% higher than in Ashgrove.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Bardon are selling 20.0% faster than in Auchenflower.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Bardon are selling 7.1% faster than in Auchenflower.
  • Investment considerations: In Bardon, the rental yield for house is 33.2% higher than the Brisbane average, while the rental yield for units is 12.3% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Bardon have grown 67.4% higher than the average rate of growth across Brisbane.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Bardon have grown 39.8% higher than the average rate of growth for units across Brisbane.

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In Bardon ,76 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 35.1% of all sales in the past year, giving them a strong presence and deep experience in the local market.

Commission rates usually sit between 2.38% and 3%. Comparing agents and understanding what’s included in their fee structure can help you find the right mix of service, value, and motivation—without compromising on outcomes.

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