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Bracken Ridge sits on elevated ground above the Pine River and Cabbage Tree Creek, with many higher streets offering views toward Moreton Bay. It has a suburban character of low-set brick and timber homes on varied, often sloping blocks, interspersed with pockets of bushland, parks and walking tracks. Home to 17,488 people with a median age of 37, the suburb is largely made up of families.

Everyday needs are met by local shops and a community hub, Sandgate Road provides strong road access and nearby Bald Hills railway station connects to the rail network. Most homes are owner-occupied (75.4%) and the median household income is $1,972 a week. The suburb falls within the corridor of planned Gateway Motorway and Bruce Highway upgrades, and some local road works on Norris Road have been delivered, including signalised intersections and controlled crossings for pedestrians and cyclists. Whether Bracken Ridge suits you depends on the kind of neighbourhood you want.

Buying a house in Bracken Ridge at a median price of $1,150,000 works out to about 11.2 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census (median household income $1,972 a week at the last Census). Renting appears less stretched: a house rent of $720 a week would take about 36.5% of that weekly income, while a unit rent of $440 a week would take about 22.3%.

On these figures, buying is much more stretched against local incomes at the last Census than renting; house rents take a sizeable share of income and unit rents a moderate share. Whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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

The past year in Bracken Ridge shows a clear split between houses and units. Median house values rose 17.2% over 12 months, a strong jump, while house rents rose 7.5%, a solid increase, so capital growth outpaced rental growth on the house side. Unit values rose 3.0%, a modest increase, while unit rents fell 2.2%, a modest decline.

If steady rental income is your priority, the house figures are the more relevant ones this year; if capital growth is what you want, the strong rise in house values is the dominant movement. Whether that balance suits you depends on your investment goals and personal 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.