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Stafford suburb profile

Stafford is an established inner-north Brisbane suburb of leafy streets and an everyday suburban feel, where classic timber Queenslander cottages on elevated blocks sit alongside single-level brick homes and newer low-rise units. Families and long-term residents appreciate the local parks, sporting fields and green corridor of Kedron Brook that thread the suburb, while a handful of neighbourhood shops and cafes provide everyday convenience. Stafford is well connected by bus routes and main roads, making it an easy, short drive to larger retail precincts and the city, so it suits people who want a quiet residential base with good access to urban amenities.

Stafford property market performance

Current median dwelling price$1,118,750Past 3 months

Property growth+14.9%Past 12 months

Stafford has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $1.48 million, up sharply 20.3% over the last 12 months. Unit values rose 9.6% over the same period, so house values increased more strongly than unit values.

Over the last 3 months 18 houses and 9 units sold. Over the last 12 months the median days on market was 16 days for houses and 10 days for units, so units sold more quickly than houses.

The rental market in Stafford recorded average house rents of $700 a week, a solid 5.3% rise over the last 12 months. Average unit rent was $620 a week, up a solid 7.8% over the same period, so unit rents grew faster than house rents.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$1.48MN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
20.3%9.6%
Sold
Past 3 months
189
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1610
Average rent
Past 12 months
$700$620
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.3%7.8%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Stafford demographics

Stafford is home to 6,978 people, with a median age of 35. The median total household income is $1,753 a week, roughly $91,200 a year.

Families are dominated by couples: 40.4% are couple families without children and 37.5% are couple families with children, together just under four in five families (77.9%). One-parent families account for 19.4% and other families 2.6%.

In Stafford, owner-occupiers just outnumber renters, making up 50.3% of households (19.2% owned outright and 31.1% owned with a mortgage) while 49.7% of homes are rented.

Suburbs near Stafford

Some popular suburbs near Stafford include:

  • Gordon Park: Leafy, predominantly residential suburb along Kedron Brook and local sporting fields.
  • Grange: Tree-lined streets around a small village centre and family-friendly parks.
  • Stafford Heights: Hilly, quiet suburb with elevated outlooks and suburban reserves.
  • Alderley: Established suburb noted for mature trees and a mix of period homes.
  • Everton Park: Family-oriented suburb featuring several large parks and local shops.

How does Stafford compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Stafford’s median house price is 14.4% higher than Stafford Heights’s.
  • Median unit prices: Stafford’s median unit price is 7.9% lower than Alderley’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Stafford have grown 15.4% higher than in Gordon Park.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Stafford have grown 5.4% higher than in Gordon Park.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Stafford are selling 5.9% faster than in Gordon Park.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in Stafford are selling 23.1% faster than in Alderley.
  • Investment considerations: In Stafford, the rental yield for house is 1.8% lower than the Brisbane average, while the rental yield for units is 5.5% lower.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Stafford have grown 12.7% higher than the average rate of growth across Brisbane.
  • Unit price growth:Over the past 12 months, unit prices in Stafford have grown 9.4% lower than the average rate of growth for units across Brisbane.

Choose the right real estate agents in Stafford

In Stafford ,67 agents are actively selling property, but a small number do the heavy lifting. Just 5 agents handled 40.9% 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% 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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