Murarrie Suburb Profile and Insights
Report Date: May 2026
Postcode: 4172 (Queensland)
Murarrie is an eastern Brisbane suburb defined by a strong industrial and employment base alongside established residential pockets. It functions as a mixed-use suburb where warehousing, logistics, and commercial activity coexist with long-standing housing areas, shaped by major transport infrastructure and proximity to the Brisbane River.
Murarrie has 21 parks. The predominant age group is 30-34 years.
The area of Murarrie is 5.7 square kilometres. It has a population of approximately 4,946 people.
Summary
Suburb Area | 5.7 km² |
Predominant Age Group | 30-34 years |
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Lending Considerations
 Estimated Lending Sensitivity | Possible - Tighter Lending Conditions May Apply |
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Suburb Features
Parks | 21 |
 Suburb Type | Industrial/Residential |
 Suburb Position/Trajectory | Established Residential |
 Lifestyle Category | Industrial Employment |
 Market Maturity | Industrial / Non Residential |
 Train Station | Has a Train Station |
Local Schools Near Murarrie
Combined Primary & Secondary
Cannon Hill Anglican College (Cannon Hill)
Primary Schools
Murarrie State School
Cannon Hill State School
St Oliver Plunkett School (Cannon Hill)
Secondary Schools
Balmoral State High School
Hemmant Flexible School (Hemmant)
School Information: Copyright © State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2026. School information is provided for general reference only. Parents and carers should confirm enrolment eligibility, catchment areas, and enrolment requirements directly with the relevant school or education authority, as policies and boundaries may change.
Notable Murarrie Streets
Wynnum Road
Major east-west movement, recreation-ground access and links toward Cannon Hill, Morningside and the bayside give this road a defining role in Murarrie. It is a busy arterial rather than a quiet residential street, but it provides much of the suburb's visibility and transport convenience. For buyers, proximity to Wynnum Road often means fast access to shops, buses, rail and the wider eastern corridor.
Murarrie Road
Local residential movement, station access and links into the suburb's older housing areas give this road a grounded Murarrie character. It is more neighbourhood-based than the industrial and motorway-edge roads to the north, making it relevant to buyers looking at the suburb as a place to live rather than just a logistics location. The street helps show the residential side of Murarrie behind the larger transport corridors.
Queensport Road South
Riverside history, older housing pockets and access toward the Queensport side of Murarrie give this road a distinctive local identity. It sits close to the suburb's working-river and industrial edges while still containing residential addresses, which gives it a mixed character unlike the quieter internal streets. The road is useful for understanding Murarrie's blend of homes, river access, industry and transport infrastructure.
Metroplex Avenue
Business-park activity, corporate offices and Gateway access give this street one of Murarrie's strongest employment identities. It serves the Metroplex on Gateway precinct, where commercial buildings, logistics links and river-adjacent workplaces shape the setting. For locals and buyers, the street matters because it helps explain Murarrie's role as both a residential suburb and a major inner-east employment node.
Colmslie Road
River access, parkland and links toward Colmslie Beach Reserve give this road a more open recreational character within Murarrie. It connects residential and industrial areas with one of the suburb's better-known riverside public spaces, adding a lifestyle element to a suburb often associated with transport and employment land. The road is notable for showing Murarrie's quieter river-edge appeal.
Detailed Insights
Murarrie’s development has been heavily influenced by its strategic location within Brisbane’s eastern industrial corridor. Large portions of the suburb are occupied by warehousing, manufacturing, logistics facilities, and service-commercial uses, many of which developed progressively from the mid-20th century onward. These employment areas are characterised by large land parcels, wide roads, loading facilities, and infrastructure designed for freight movement rather than pedestrian activity.
Residential development is concentrated in defined pockets, generally separated from industrial land by major roads, rail infrastructure, or transitional commercial uses. Housing stock within these areas includes older timber and brick dwellings from the post-war period, along with smaller areas of more recent townhouse and low-rise unit development. Residential streets tend to follow simple grid or modified grid patterns, with clear boundaries marking the transition to non-residential zones.
Rail infrastructure is a prominent feature of Murarrie’s physical structure, influencing land use intensity and subdivision patterns. Industrial land clusters around rail access and major road corridors, reinforcing the suburb’s role as an employment and distribution hub. Flood-prone areas and river-adjacent land have further shaped development outcomes, limiting residential expansion and favouring industrial or open land uses in certain sections.
Zoning across Murarrie is deliberate and function-driven. Industrial and commercial uses dominate by land area, while residential zoning is contained and stable. Redevelopment within employment precincts typically involves site upgrades or changes in industrial function rather than shifts to alternative land uses. Residential change has been incremental, focused on maintenance and modest infill rather than densification.
The long-term character of Murarrie is utilitarian and purpose-built. It is a suburb shaped more by economic function and infrastructure than by residential amenity, with clearly defined roles across its precincts.
Lifestyle
Daily life in Murarrie varies significantly depending on whether residents live within its residential pockets or engage with the suburb primarily as a place of work. Residential areas support a small, settled population accustomed to industrial surroundings and higher daytime activity levels. Streets within these pockets are generally quiet outside peak periods, with limited local retail or social infrastructure.
For many people, Murarrie is experienced primarily as a workplace rather than a home suburb. Daytime populations fluctuate significantly due to employment activity, with trucks, service vehicles, and workers shaping the suburb’s daily rhythm. Residential life is therefore more inward-focused, with households relying on nearby suburbs for shopping, recreation, and social activity.
Community interaction within Murarrie is limited and dispersed. Social routines are typically anchored outside the suburb, and there is little sense of a central neighbourhood identity. The lifestyle suits residents comfortable with separation between home life and employment activity rather than integrated local amenity.
Travel
Travel behaviour in Murarrie is strongly influenced by its industrial function. Private vehicles are widely used by both residents and workers, supported by road infrastructure designed for freight and high vehicle volumes. Heavy vehicle movement is a routine part of the transport environment.
Rail services are present and play a role in commuter travel for residents and workers, particularly for access to inner Brisbane. Bus services provide supplementary connectivity but are secondary to road and rail. Walking is limited and largely confined to residential streets or workplace access rather than suburb-wide travel.
Cycling occurs selectively, influenced by road design, traffic conditions, and the separation of land uses. Overall travel patterns prioritise efficiency and access to employment rather than local circulation.
Schools & Amenities
Murarrie contains limited residential schooling and retail infrastructure. Residents access primary and secondary schools in neighbouring suburbs, with school choice shaped by catchments and travel routines rather than proximity within Murarrie itself.
Retail and service amenities within the suburb are minimal and largely oriented toward workers rather than households. These include small convenience outlets and service businesses associated with industrial precincts. Supermarkets, medical centres, and community facilities are accessed externally.
There are few parks or recreational facilities within Murarrie, and open space is generally functional rather than recreational. Libraries, sporting facilities, and broader community services are located in surrounding suburbs, reinforcing Murarrie’s role as an employment-focused area with limited residential amenity.
Local Schools
Murarrie State School
Distance: 1.27 km
State School
Sector: State
Years: Prep Year – Year 6
Students: 60
Garrett Street, Murarrie
Phone: (07) 3908 0333
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Cannon Hill Anglican College (Cannon Hill)
Distance: 1.75 km
Non-State School
Sector: Non-State (Independent)
Years: Prep Year – Year 12
Students: 1,349
Cnr Junction and Krupp Roads, Cannon Hill
Phone: (07) 3896 0444
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Cannon Hill State School
Distance: 2.40 km
State School
Sector: State
Years: Prep Year – Year 6
Students: 319
845 Wynnum Road, Cannon Hill
Phone: (07) 3902 3333
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St Oliver Plunkett School (Cannon Hill)
Distance: 2.51 km
Non-State School
Sector: Non-State (Catholic)
Years: Prep Year – Year 6
Students: 631
17 Beauvardia Street, Cannon Hill
Phone: (07) 3902 2100
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Balmoral State High School
Distance: 2.57 km
State High School
Sector: State
Years: Year 7 – Year 12
Students: 929
Cnr Thynne & Lytton Roads, Balmoral
Phone: (07) 3823 8588
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Hemmant Flexible School (Hemmant)
Distance: 2.85 km
Non-State School
Sector: Non-State (Catholic)
Years: Year 7 – Year 12
Students: 89
56 Hemmant-Tingalpa Road, Hemmant
Phone: (07) 3914 5116
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School Information: Copyright © State of Queensland (Department of Education) 2026. School information is provided for general reference only. Parents and carers should confirm enrolment eligibility, catchment areas, and enrolment requirements directly with the relevant school or education authority, as policies and boundaries may change.
Suburb Map
Streets In Murarrie
- Administration Road
- Alexandra Place
- Andan Street
- Archimedes Place
- Ascort Street
- Avoca Court
- Ballandean Street
- Barrack Road
- Billungah Street
- Borthwick Avenue
- Brookwood Street
- Calliope Circuit
- Carnarvon Way
- Colmslie Road
- Condamine Boulevard
- Cooper Street
- Cory Place
- Creek Road
- Dalcouth Street
- Darling Street
- Drillham Street
- Edge Street
- Emerald Street
- Eukey Street
- Evergreen Close
- Garrett Street
- Gateway Arterial Road
- Glenniven Street
- Goodman Place
- Governor Terrace
- Graven Street
- Greenstead Street
- Gregory Boulevard
- Health Place
- Herbert Street
- Hillview Street
- Ives Street
- Jericho Circuit
- Juxgold Street
- Kevin Court
- Kidston Lane
- Kingsley Street
- Kyoomba Street
- Lytton Road
- Marie Street
- Marvell Street
- Menindee Street
- Metroplex Avenue
- Miles Street
- Miller Street
- Mingoola Street
- Mitchell Boulevard
- Moonie Avenue
- Murarrie Road
- Napier Street
- Northcliffe Street
- Oliphant Street
- Palmer Place
- Paringa Road
- Penelope Street
- Pikedale Street
- Portwine Street
- Queensport Road North
- Queensport Road South
- Railway Terrace
- Rawlinson Street
- Redrock Street
- Rivergate Place
- Riverview Place
- Rosewood Place
- Ryley Street
- Severnlea Street
- Smallwood Place
- Tamba Street
- Taroborah Street
- Tenterfield Street
- Terrace Place
- Tomahawk Close
- Ulandi Court
- Village Circuit
- Walter Street
- Wareela Street
- Willows Court
- Winton Crescent
- Woodanga Street
- Woodland Crescent
- Wyandra Crescent
- Wynnum Road
Disclaimer: This data was current as of May 2026. Some information is based on data from the last Australian Census and may not reflect more recent demographic or economic changes. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information provided, but we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or reliability. The data is presented for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. We are not liable for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from its use. Users should verify details with relevant sources and seek professional advice where appropriate for the most accurate and up-to-date guidance.
