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Heathwood suburb profile

Heathwood is a quiet, family-oriented suburb in Brisbane's outer south-west, made up largely of modern lowset homes and some townhouse pockets on planned streets. The suburb feels residential and calm, with neighbourhood parks, playgrounds and green corridors that follow local creeks, so outdoor time is a regular part of life here. There is no major shopping centre within Heathwood itself, but a selection of retail and community facilities are close by, and regular bus services plus nearby arterial roads make commuting and airport access straightforward. It suits buyers seeking a low-maintenance suburban lifestyle with easy access to parks and services.

Heathwood property market performance

Current median dwelling price$876,375Past 3 months

Property growth+14.8%Past 12 months

Heathwood has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $1.305 million, with house values having risen sharply, up 23.7% over the last 12 months.

There were 10 house sales over the last 3 months, and houses sold in a median of 18 days over the last 12 months.

The rental market in Heathwood saw house rents rise a modest 4.7% over the last 12 months to an average of $728 a week.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.30MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
23.7%N/A
Sold
Past 3 months
10N/A
Median days on market
Past 12 months
18N/A
Average rent
Past 12 months
$728N/A
Change in rent
Past 12 months
4.7%N/A

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Heathwood demographics

Heathwood is a community of 4,944 people with a median age of 32 and a median household income of $2,527 a week, roughly $131,400 a year.

Families are the dominant household type: couple families with children make up 65.1% of families, while couple families without children account for 23.4%. One-parent families represent 10.3% and other families 1.2%. Together, couples with and without children comprise 88.5% of all families.

In Heathwood, three-quarters of homes are owner-occupied (11.0% owned outright and 64.0% owned with a mortgage), and renters make up the remaining 25.0%.

Suburbs near Heathwood

Some popular suburbs near Heathwood include:

  • Forest Lake: Master-planned suburb centred on a large man-made lake and extensive parklands.
  • Forestdale: Semi-rural suburb with larger lots, bushland pockets and quiet streets.
  • Pallara: Newer residential area featuring green corridors and contemporary housing.
  • Doolandella: Small, established neighbourhood with mostly residential streets and creek reserves.
  • Ellen Grove: Quiet suburb of family homes, local parks and pockets of mature trees.

How does Heathwood compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Heathwood’s median house price is 24.6% higher than Forest Lake’s.
  • Median unit prices: Heathwood’s median unit price is 26.7% higher than Doolandella’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Heathwood have grown 7.6% higher than in Forest Lake.
  • Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby Forest Lake have risen 21.8% more than in Heathwood over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Heathwood are selling 21.7% faster than in Forestdale.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Heathwood have grown 0.3% lower than the average rate of growth across Brisbane.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Heathwood have grown 7.1% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Brisbane.

Choose the right real estate agents in Heathwood

There are 27 real estate agents in Heathwood, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 50.0% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in Heathwood typically range from 2.44% to 3.04%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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