Petrie
QLD 4502 • Greater Brisbane
About Petrie
Petrie is a suburban locality in the City of Moreton Bay, located approximately 31 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD. With a population of around 8,700, it sits on the banks of the North Pine River and has evolved from a historic settlement into a growing suburban hub. The area is undergoing significant transformation with the opening of the University of the Sunshine Coast's Moreton Bay campus and the new Redcliffe Peninsula rail line, positioning Petrie as a key transport and education node in Brisbane's northern corridor.
The suburb serves as a local centre with shopping, services, and a town centre along Gympie Road. Petrie station is a major rail junction connecting the Caboolture line with the Redcliffe Peninsula line, providing excellent access to Brisbane, Redcliffe, and the Sunshine Coast. Residents enjoy an affordable, semi-suburban lifestyle with access to the North Pine River for recreation. The USC campus is attracting new investment, cafés, and student amenities, bringing fresh energy to the area. Petrie appeals to families, students, and commuters seeking value in a well-connected northern suburb.
Petrie falls under postcode 4502 and is governed by Moreton Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kurwongbah electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 680, 681 — Strathpine, Chermside interchange 15-30 min
- 699 — Redcliffe via Anzac Avenue 25-35 min
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ Petrie is a key junction — Caboolture line trains and Redcliffe Peninsula line services both stop here; express services reduce travel time
Town centre and station are walkable from nearby streets; car needed for most errands and accessing surrounding suburbs
Supermarkets Nearby
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Woolworths15 Dayboro Road Petrie 4502 QLD
Schools
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Armstrong Street
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Eacham Street
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38 Armstrong Street
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42 Dayboro Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 422
- 2. England 419
- 3. South Africa 109
- 4. Philippines 55
- 5. Scotland 53
- 6. India 39
- 7. Wales 33
- 8. Papua New Guinea 32
- 9. United States 31
- 10. Germany 27
- 11. Netherlands 27
- 12. China 26
- 13. Zimbabwe 21
- 14. Ireland 16
- 15. Thailand 16
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)