Capalaba
QLDCapalaba is a stable suburb in QLD with 18,002 residents.
- SAL code
- 30524
- SA2
- 301011004
- Population
- 18,002
- LGA
- Redland
Capalaba, QLD had 18,002 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 2.8% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 35-44 years, and the median age sits at 39. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,785 a month. Around 72.3% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned with a mortgage at 42.4%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 78.6% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 59 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Suburb analysis
Capalaba, QLD at a glance
Capalaba is the major service centre of the Redlands, ~20 km southeast of Brisbane CBD in Redland City. Two big shopping malls, a Park 'n' Ride bus interchange, and a town-centre revitalisation in early build define the place. The data tiles below cover the demographic baseline; this card adds the live market, lifestyle, and council context.
For homebuyers
Capalaba reads as a self-contained outer suburb rather than a commuter pocket. Capalaba Central and Capalaba Park sit either side of Old Cleveland Road and between them carry supermarkets, a multiplex cinema, and the Park 'n' Ride bus interchange that feeds the BUZ 250/251 routes into the CBD (~45 min). The dominant stock is single-storey brick-and-tile from the 70s-90s on standard lots, with infill townhouses creeping along the main roads. Capalaba Regional Park (14 ha) anchors weekend life with the all-abilities playground, walking circuits and sports fields. Schools include Capalaba State College (Prep-12), Coolnwynpin State School, and St Luke's Catholic. There's no train — the nearest Cleveland-line stations are Birkdale and Cleveland (~10-15 min drive); the bay is a similar drive at Wellington Point. In short: a practical Redlands service centre with everything within a 5-minute drive, but you'll be on the bus or in the car for the CBD.
For investors
Capalaba is a growth-led house market with thin yield. Median house sale around $1,000,000 against $700/week rent gives a ~3.65% gross yield (htag April 2026); units around $685,000. 12-month house growth ~+13.1% (htag April 2026). 210 house sales and 76 unit sales in the past 12 months. Houses spent ~9 days on market and units ~12 — supply is tight.
Strengths
- Strong recent house growth (~+13% YoY per htag April 2026) driven by Redlands tightness.
- Fast turnover — ~9 days on market for houses, ~12 for units (htag April 2026).
- Genuine retail + services scale (two malls, cinema, Park 'n' Ride) keeps tenant demand stable.
- Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation is now in design + early-works phase, anchoring long-run amenity uplift.
Trade-offs
- Yield is thin — ~3.65% gross on houses (htag April 2026); not a cashflow play.
- No train station — commuters rely on bus to Cleveland-line stations or the CBD BUZ routes.
- Unit pipeline along the corridor and the Town Centre redevelopment will add stratified supply over coming years.
What's coming
Redland City Council's 2025/26 capital works program ($151.68m citywide) progresses the Capalaba Town Centre Revitalisation behind Capalaba Central — design approvals plus early construction of a new library, customer service centre, arts centre and community hall. Sportsfield lighting upgrades at Redlands Baseball Park and John Fredericks Park, plus new local footpaths, are also funded.
Bottom line
For homebuyers: a practical Redlands hub with services on the doorstep but a car-or-bus commute to the CBD. For investors: a growth + tightness story on houses, not a yield play.
Population
?18,002
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+2.8%
3yr: +3.3% · 10yr: +6.8%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,747/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
39
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?5/10
SA2 · middle-range
Unemployment
?3.8%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
3
3 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?13
8 long day, 4 OSHC, 1 family
Parks & green space
?59
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?109
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
?142
Redland · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Capalaba (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Capalaba suburb alone is ~18,002 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 17,494 to 19,277 over 24 years, averaging 0.4% per year.
Schools
3 in suburbSector
2 public · 1 private
Type
2 primary · 1 K-12
Total enrolment
1,280(2 of 3 reporting)
Avg per school
640
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 4.4%Almost entirely detached houses (78.6%), owner-occupied (72.3%), built for families (41% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
Planning-zone data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning.