Part of North Brisbane: This guide is part of our comprehensive North Brisbane Property Investment Guide
Stafford Property Investment Guide 2026: Transit-Oriented Development
Stafford is North Brisbane's transit-oriented suburb - train station (15min CBD), 7km from city, transit-oriented development precinct. At $820k houses with 7% growth and rail connectivity, it's inner North transport premium investment.
Quick Answer
Why invest in Stafford?
Stafford delivers transit access: $820k houses, train station (15min Brisbane CBD), 7km city. Caboolture/Sunshine Coast line. Houses yield 4%, growth 7%. Transit-oriented development near station. Character homes + new apartments. Train connectivity premium vs bus-only suburbs.
Stafford Market Overview
Stafford vs North Brisbane
| Location | House Median | Yield | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford | $820,000 | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| Kedron | $780,000 | 4.3% | 7.5% |
| Chermside | $680,000 | 4.4% | 8.0% |
| Nundah | $850,000 | 3.9% | 7.2% |
Investment Strategy
Train Proximity Play: Buy houses ($820k) within 1km of Stafford station. Train commuters, transit-oriented appeal. Yield 4%, growth 7%. Medium-term 7-10 year hold.
Transit-Oriented Apartments: Station precinct apartments ($550-650k) offer 4.5% yields. Higher density but strong rental demand from train users. Cashflow alternative to house capital growth.
Risks
High Entry: $820k premium for North Brisbane.
Character Change: Transit-oriented density altering suburb feel.
Apartment Oversupply: Station precinct development boom.
Moderate Growth: 7% slower than outer growth corridors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes for North Brisbane transit access. Stafford delivers $820k houses, train station, 7km CBD. Growth 7%, yields 4%. Inner North with rail connectivity. Established suburb with transport premium.
Houses: 3.8-4.2% ($820k renting $600-$700/week). Moderate North Brisbane yields. Strong tenant demand - train commuters, families. Vacancy under 2%, rail access driving tenant quality.
Stafford station on Caboolture/Sunshine Coast line - 15 minutes to Brisbane CBD. Regular services, park and ride. Train access premium vs bus-only suburbs. Transit-oriented development potential near station.
Stafford: $820k, train station, transport premium. Kedron: $780k, bus-only, quieter residential. Stafford offers rail connectivity premium. Kedron better value entry. Similar inner North positioning.
Station precinct seeing apartment developments. Transit-oriented zoning encouraging density. Character home suburbs mixed with new apartments. Gentrification around station accelerating. Buy houses before precinct fully develops.
High entry $820k for North Brisbane. Transit-oriented density changing character - apartments proliferating. Moderate yields 4% not strong cashflow. Slower growth 7% vs outer suburbs. Station precinct oversupply risk with apartment boom.