Capalaba
QLD 4157 · Redland
18,002 (2021) → 18,680 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Capalaba is a suburb in Redland, QLD 4157, about 19km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Capalaba are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 34/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Capalaba has an overall score of 64/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4157 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: New Zealand (5.63%), England (4.19%), South Africa (1.28%), Philippines (1.17%), India (1.06%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.83%), Spanish (0.57%), Punjabi (0.54%), Tagalog (0.49%), Afrikaans (0.47%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Redland local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1056 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Luke's Catholic Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1057
- Coolnwynpin State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 988
- Capalaba State CollegeCombined · GovernmentICSEA 982
Nearby (within 10km)
- Alexandra Hills TAFE Senior Studies ProgramSecondary · Government · 2.1km
- The Sycamore SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1070
- Alexandra Hills State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 984
- Hilliard State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1015
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1038
- Vienna Woods State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 971
- Alexandra Hills State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 959
- Birkdale South State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 993
- Sheldon CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.3kmICSEA 1124
- The BUSY School - Cleveland CampusSecondary · Independent · 4.6km
- Ormiston CollegeCombined · Independent · 5.4kmICSEA 1148
- St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.7kmICSEA 1071
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Capalaba
Is Capalaba safe?
Capalaba has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,617 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Capalaba from Brisbane CBD?
Capalaba is about 19.4 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 70 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Capalaba?
Capalaba has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1009 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Capalaba?
Capalaba has a transport score of 34/100 and 113 bus stops.