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Woody Point Suburb Profile and Insights

Report Date: October 2026

Postcode: 4019 (Queensland)

Woody Point is a compact bayside suburb at the southern end of the Redcliffe Peninsula, with Bramble Bay wrapping around its foreshore and an established residential grid extending inland toward Clontarf and Margate. It combines several quite different property environments within a small area: waterfront houses and apartments around Gayundah Esplanade and Woodcliffe Crescent, a walkable village and jetty precinct around Oxley Avenue, older detached housing on traditional blocks through King, Victoria, Arthur, Donald, Samuel and surrounding streets, and a quieter south-western foreshore along Hornibrook Esplanade facing Bramble Bay.

Detached houses remain fundamental to Woody Point. Traditional 405-square-metre blocks are strongly represented through King Street, McLennan Street, Arthur Street, Bell Street, Donald Street, Oxley Avenue and adjoining roads and now support everything from simple post-war cottages to substantial contemporary two-storey homes. The 506-square-metre block forms another established layer around Victoria Avenue, Caroline Street, Annie Street and similar streets, while 607-square-metre holdings remain common enough to provide a distinct larger family-house market. Surviving 809 and 810-square-metre sites occur through Samuel Street, Blakeney Street and Victoria Avenue, and genuine quarter-acre holdings around 1,012 square metres remain in streets such as Clifford Street and Westbrook Street.

The underlying housing stock reflects Woody Point’s long suburban development. Modest 1950s and 1960s cottages, high-set timber houses, fibro and weatherboard homes, brick residences and later family houses remain throughout the interior. Renovation and rebuilding are increasingly visible, particularly east of Oxley Avenue and near the water. Original houses may occupy only a small portion of their block, leaving broad gardens and sheds, while contemporary replacements on 405 or 506 square metres can provide four bedrooms, several bathrooms, double garaging and elevated decks designed around bay breezes and water glimpses.

Gayundah Esplanade is one of the suburb’s most distinctive residential addresses. Detached waterfront-oriented homes sit beside substantial boutique and contemporary apartment buildings on elevated land overlooking Moreton Bay, the southern bay and distant islands. Two and three-bedroom apartments can provide considerably larger floor areas than compact metropolitan units, with examples around 120 to 190 square metres and large multi-level residences above 200 square metres. Broad balconies, rooftop terraces, two-car parking and panoramic water views are important features in the stronger positions.

Woodcliffe Crescent and the adjoining Woody Point village area contain another significant apartment market. Contemporary buildings include large three and four-bedroom residences around or above 200 square metres, while established complexes provide smaller two and three-bedroom alternatives. The precinct has a more urban coastal character than the detached-house streets behind it because apartments, hospitality, local services and the waterfront are concentrated within a short walking distance. Secure parking, body corporate structure, lift access, balcony exposure and water orientation therefore become as important as bedroom count when comparing properties.

Woody Point’s planning pattern helps explain this housing diversity. Council planning material identifies Suburban, Next Generation and Urban neighbourhood land within the suburb rather than applying one low-density residential model across the whole locality. Urban neighbourhood land around parts of the waterfront and Woodcliffe Crescent supports apartment-scale housing, while Next Generation neighbourhood areas across substantial parts of the established grid provide a different redevelopment context from lower-intensity suburban streets. Drainage investigation areas also exist within parts of Woody Point, so zoning alone should never be taken as confirmation of redevelopment potential for an individual site.

The waterfront is an equally important part of the suburb’s character. Woody Point Jetty projects into Moreton Bay from the village precinct and remains a popular walking and fishing destination. Crockatt Park sweeps around the foreshore nearby and provides playgrounds, community sporting uses, fitness facilities, beach access and a boat ramp. Bicentennial Park and Apex Park extend the public green edge west along Hornibrook Esplanade, while Gayundah Arboretum Park provides a quieter eastern waterfront setting with views across the bay and the surviving HMQS Gayundah hull incorporated into the breakwater below the cliffs.

The suburb also has a meaningful maritime and community identity. Humpybong Yacht Club, Redcliffe Outrigger Canoe Club, Eildon Croquet Club and naval cadets use the Crockatt Park area, while Woody Point Memorial Hall remains an active community venue beside the foreshore. The village around Oxley Avenue and Woodcliffe Crescent contains cafés, restaurants and local services, with the longstanding Belvedere Hotel forming a prominent hospitality anchor overlooking the water.

Education inside Woody Point is more substantial than a generic suburb summary suggests. Southern Cross Catholic College has a Prep to Year 6 campus within Woody Point, while Woody Point Special School provides specialist education from early childhood through primary years. There is no mainstream government primary or secondary school campus within the suburb. Humpybong State School is nearby in Margate, Clontarf Beach State School and Clontarf Beach State High School are in Clontarf, and Grace Lutheran Primary School is also in Clontarf.

Woody Point has no railway station. Buses provide local public transport through the peninsula, while Kippa-Ring station supplies the nearest rail connection to Brisbane. Oxley Avenue is the principal north-south road through the suburb and connects with Margate and Redcliffe, while Hornibrook Esplanade and the Clontarf road network provide access toward the Houghton Highway and Ted Smout Memorial Bridge for travel to Brisbane’s northern suburbs. The suburb’s southern peninsula position gives it relatively direct road access toward Brighton, Sandgate and Brisbane Airport compared with the more northerly parts of the peninsula.

Coastal and drainage conditions vary significantly by property. Low foreshore land, drainage corridors and elevated positions around Gayundah Esplanade can have very different flood, storm-tide and overland-flow contexts, while salt exposure and wind are more pronounced in direct waterfront positions. Current Council mapping should therefore be assessed for the individual property. Woody Point’s defining property quality is this concentration of different choices: compact post-war house blocks, substantial 800 to 1,000-square-metre holdings, large coastal apartments, townhouses and villas, elevated water-facing homes and highly walkable village property all fit within the same small bayside suburb.

The predominant age group is 55-59 years.

The area of Woody Point is 1.4 square kilometres. It has a population of approximately 4,551 people.

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Summary

Suburb Area1.4 km²
Predominant Age Group55-59 years

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Housing Tenure Breakdown
Owned outright
32.62% (703)
Owned with mortgage
24.97% (538)
Rented
39.95% (861)
Other / not stated
2.46% (53)
Tenure breakdown (percent and count)
TenurePercentCount
Owned outright32.62%703
Owned with mortgage24.97%538
Rented39.95%861
Other / not stated2.46%53
Total dwellings100.00%2,155

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Dwelling Structure Breakdown
Detached Houses
54.46% (1,172)
Townhouses and Terrace Homes
11.62% (250)
Apartments and Units
33.92% (730)

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Lending Considerations

Estimated Lending SensitivityGeneral - Subject To Lender Assessment

An indicative view of how lenders may assess property security in this suburb based on market characteristics such as liquidity, housing mix, supply levels, and price stability. These factors may influence lending conditions including loan-to-value ratios (LVR), valuation approaches, and overall lender appetite. Individual lending outcomes vary by lender, property, and personal circumstances. This information is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Buyers should confirm lending conditions with their lender, broker, or financial professional before making decisions. Learn how location affects lending.

 

Suburb Features

Suburb TypeCoastal
Suburb Position/TrajectoryCoastal Residential
Lifestyle CategoryCoastal
Market MaturityEstablished
Swimming BeachHas a Swimming Beach
Tourism AppealHas Tourism Appeal

 

Travel Times To/From Woody Point

M1 Access (Peak)25 mins
M1 Access (Off-peak)18 mins
Brisbane CBD (Peak)50 mins
Brisbane CBD (Off-peak)35 mins
Surfers Paradise (Peak)140 mins
Surfers Paradise (Off-peak)110 mins
Brisbane Airport (Peak)35 mins
Brisbane Airport (Off-peak)25 mins
Gold Coast Airport (Peak)170 mins
Gold Coast Airport (Off-peak)135 mins

 

Local Schools Near Woody Point

Schools within:

Primary Schools
Woody Point Special School
Humpybong State School
Grace Lutheran Primary School (Clontarf)
Clontarf Beach State School

Secondary Schools
Clontarf Beach State High School
Edu Space Redcliffe (Redcliffe)

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Notable Woody Point Streets

Hornibrook Esplanade
A waterfront address along the southern edge of Woody Point, this esplanade connects residents with the foreshore, coastal walking routes, the memorial hall precinct and views across Bramble Bay. The street includes a mix of houses, apartments and visitor-oriented frontage, giving it a more active coastal character than the quieter internal residential grid. Its appeal comes through water proximity, walkability, bayside outlooks and immediate access to the public foreshore.

Oxley Avenue
This main peninsula road runs through Woody Point and links the suburb with Clontarf, Margate, Redcliffe and the broader Redcliffe Peninsula. It carries shops, bus stops, community facilities, apartment buildings and long established homes, giving residents strong access to daily services and surrounding coastal suburbs. The street’s connection with Hornibrook Esplanade, King Street and Woodcliffe Crescent places it close to some of Woody Point’s most used local amenities.

Woodcliffe Crescent
A prominent coastal address near the Belvedere Hotel and the Woody Point waterfront, this crescent combines apartment living, established homes and immediate proximity to dining, foreshore walks and bay views. The street has a more urban bayside feel than many of the suburb’s smaller residential roads, with lifestyle appeal centred on walkability and outlook. Residents are close to the water, local hospitality, bus routes and the broader Oxley Avenue corridor.

Gayundah Esplanade
A distinctive waterfront street on the eastern side of Woody Point, this esplanade follows the coastal edge near cliffs, lookout areas and the historic Gayundah wreck setting. Houses and apartments along the street have a strong relationship with the bay, while the surrounding foreshore gives residents access to views, walking routes and coastal open space. The address suits buyers seeking a quieter waterfront position with heritage interest and a more residential feel than the main esplanade frontage.

King Street
A long internal residential street with strong access to Oxley Avenue, this address provides a practical link between Woody Point’s quieter housing areas and its main transport and service corridor. The street includes a broad mix of established homes, townhouses and unit sites, with bus access and local shops within easy reach. Its position works well for residents wanting a suburban street setting close to the foreshore, peninsula services and the wider Redcliffe road network.

Whytecliffe Parade
A coastal residential address close to the Woody Point foreshore, this parade offers a mix of houses, townhouses and apartments within walking distance of water, parks and local dining. The street has a quieter bayside character than the main road corridors while still giving residents convenient access to Oxley Avenue and surrounding peninsula suburbs. Its appeal is strongest for buyers seeking a coastal lifestyle setting with everyday services and recreation close by.

 

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Disclaimer: This data was current as of October 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.

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