QLD · Redland Council
Victoria Point, 4165
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Coastal
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Dog friendly
Suburb profile
Life in Victoria Point revolves around the coast, with the feel of a established suburb that never strays far from the water. The beach sets the tone, while nearby towns and coastal pockets add variety without a long journey. Sea breezes and coastal air are part of everyday life, especially on warmer evenings.
Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. Coffee, casual meals and neighbourhood eateries give the suburb a lived-in social scene. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates excellent overall, led by parks and green space and housing affordability, while community and employment and local dining and lifestyle amenities sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar coastal suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 15,140
- Median age
- 49
- Median household income / week
- $1,511
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 314 of 6,120
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 52.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 354 / 925 / 184
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $760
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Period: Mar 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Jul 2026)
- 323
- Against the person
- 42
- Against property
- 175
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 21.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 360 residents
- State safety percentile
- 14.6th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -5.4%
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Assault60
- Drug Offences140
- Other Property Damage81
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)257
- Traffic And Related Offences111
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Jul 2026; Jan 2026 to Jul 2026 · Updated on site · Calendar-year aggregates
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 1,002
- Faith Lutheran College - RedlandsCombined
- St Rita's Primary SchoolPrimary
- Victoria Point State High SchoolSecondary
- Victoria Point State SchoolPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
71 public transport stops in this suburb
- Benfer Rd at Bangalow Street
- Benfer Rd at Bangalow Street
- Benfer Rd at Poinciana Avenue
- Benfer Rd at Poinciana Avenue
- Town Centre at Victoria Point
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Amenities
182 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- Dan Murphy'sAlcohol
355-369 Colburn Avenue
- LiquorlandAlcohol
- Funshack AmusementsAmusement Arcade
- StrandbagsBag
- Brumby's BakeriesBakery
- Macca's BakehouseBakery
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
- ANZBank
- Commonwealth BankBank
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
19 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Arc Boulevard ParkPark
- Base Street ForeshoreNature reserve
- Bassil Avenue ParkPark
- Brookvale Drive ParkPark
- Bunin Street Drainage ReservePark
- Cameron Court ParkPark
- Cascades GardensPark
- Casuarina ParkPark
- Dan Holzapfel ParkPark
- Daysland Street ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 7
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Chemist Warehousepharmacy
- Floss Family Dental Victoria Pointdentist
- Medical Practicedoctor
- S W Orthodonticsdentist
- TerryWhite Chemmartpharmacy
- Victoria Point Medical & Dental Centreclinic
- medicrossclinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 6/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 6/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Childcare
5 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- AusKids Early Learning & KindergartenBrookvale Drivekindergarten
- Community Kids Victoria Point Early Education CentreBenfer Roadkindergarten
- Day One Early Learning CentreSchool Roadkindergarten
- YMCA Victoria Point Vacation CareLink Roadchildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 45
- Parks (OSM)
- 34
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 83.5/100 — Excellent
- State standing
- Top 1% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 4th in Australia
- State rank
- 2nd in QLD
- Peer rank
- #1 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #1 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 7-Elevenamenitiesfuel
- ANZamenitiesbank
- Acai BrothersamenitiesUnit 2A 349 Colburn Avenue, Victoria Pointcafe
- Action Indoor Sports Victoria Pointamenities126-128 Link Road, Victoria Pointsports_centre
- Aldiamenities11-17 Bunker Roadsupermarket
- Apache Wholesale Tyresamenitiestyres
- Australia PostamenitiesUnit Shop 54-2 34 Bunker Road, Victoria Pointpost_office
- Auto Parts Victoria Point & Marineamenitiescar_parts
- BWSamenitiesalcohol
- Base Gracie Jiu-JitsuamenitiesUnit 21 27 Bunker Road, Victoria Pointdojo
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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