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Bray Park sits in the Moreton Bay region north of Brisbane as an established residential suburb. Streets are dominated by low-set brick homes on modest blocks, with pockets of newer townhouses and infill that add housing variety. Neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and sporting fields are common, and everyday shopping and services are within easy reach in nearby Strathpine. Local roads and public transport link the suburb to the wider region, so it suits families and commuters looking for a quiet suburban base close to regional amenities.

About 10,271 people live in Bray Park, with a median age of 37, and homes are mostly owner-occupied at 71.2%. The suburb has seen recent public-works activity, including a redeveloped John Bray Park with an all-ages playground and sports facilities, upgrades at the Les Hughes Sporting Complex and improvements at Bray Park State High School. A master plan for Strathpine and Bray Park is guiding transit-oriented renewal around the stations.

On the figures for Bray Park, housing is relatively stretched against what local households earned at the last Census. A house renting for about $650 a week would take roughly 37.4% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census ($1,736 a week), which is a sizeable share. Buying is markedly more stretched: the median house price of $1,060,000 works out to about 11.7 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (weekly income × 52). 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.

Over the past 12 months in Bray Park, median house values climbed 14.2%, a strong rise in what houses are worth. House rents rose 4.8% over the same period, a moderate increase in rental income. For someone weighing Bray Park up as an investment, the figures show capital growth on houses outpaced rental growth this year, and which of those outcomes matters to you will depend on your 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.