Petrie, QLD 4358
Quiet streets and a genuine community feel, a short drive from Moreton Bay's centre.
- Regional lifestyle
- $360/wk Median
- 29.7% Renters
Petrie Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 8.7k
- Median age
- 38
- Median weekly rent
- $360
- To the CBD
- 7.4km
- Walkability
- 8.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Petrie Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
The coastline is the drawcard — an easy walk or short drive to sand and saltwater most days of the year.
Community
Community events through the year — school fetes, street parties, a local market — keep the social calendar busy.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Parks & Green Space
A well-used local park anchors the community here, hosting everything from weekend markets to informal Sunday cricket.
Signature Spotlight
Community & Space
Petrie offers a genuinely different pace from Moreton Bay's centre — more space, a stronger sense of community, and a median weekly rent of $360 that's noticeably kinder to the budget. Population sits at 8,735, with 29.7% renting rather than owning.
Around Petrie
Petrie Showgrounds
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Petrie Showgrounds
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Petrie
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Petrie
Real questions renters ask before moving to Petrie.
Is Petrie walkable?
Petrie carries a walkability score of 8.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
How far is Petrie from the Moreton Bay CBD?
Petrie is approximately 15km from the Moreton Bay CBD. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 25-40 minutes.
How much does it cost to rent in Petrie?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Petrie is $360. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $360 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
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