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Donnybrook

QLD 4510 • Queensland

664
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralRuralFamily-FriendlyQuietCommuter Belt
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About Donnybrook

Donnybrook is a semi-rural locality in the Moreton Bay Region of south-east Queensland, situated approximately 55 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD within the Moreton Bay Regional Council area. With a 2021 Census population of 664 spread across 18.5 square kilometres, it has a distinctly rural residential character with a mix of acreage properties and semi-rural blocks. The locality falls within the Pumicestone state electorate and sits in the outer growth corridor north of Caboolture, an area that has seen steady residential expansion in recent decades.

Donnybrook offers a lifestyle that blends rural space with access to the facilities of nearby Caboolture, which lies approximately 10 kilometres to the south-east and provides schools, hospitals, retail centres, and a train station on the Sunshine Coast rail line. The area is characterised by hobby farms, horse properties, and family acreages with a quiet country atmosphere, and is popular with those seeking space away from urban density while remaining within reasonable commuting distance of Brisbane. The D'Aguilar Range forms a scenic backdrop to the west, and local residents value the open landscapes and relaxed pace of life.

Donnybrook falls under postcode 4510 and is governed by the Moreton Bay Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Pumicestone electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4510
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moreton Bay
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Pumicestone
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.07°, 152.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.51 km²
Population Density
36 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4510

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4510, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,925
Median 2023–24
$52,557
▲ 25.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,071

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4510; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Caboolture Station
10 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • Translink regional bus routes — Caboolture Interchange 15–25 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
55 km
By Train
Drive to Caboolture Station (~10 km), then Sunshine Coast/Caboolture Line to Brisbane (~55–65 min)
By Car (Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45–55 min

🛣️ Access via Bruce Highway (M1); Park-and-ride available at Caboolture Station

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Donnybrook is a semi-rural locality where a car is essential; there are no walkable retail or service precincts within the locality itself

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
664
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Moreton Bay Local Government Area, which contains Donnybrook. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
402.8 / 100k
2yr Down 28.9% 10yr Down 44.2%
Motor vehicle theft
187.2 / 100k
2yr Down 17.8% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
687.9 / 100k
2yr Down 19.0% 10yr Up 104.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
16.3 / 100k
2yr Down 27.3% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
409.4 / 100k
2yr Down 13.9% 10yr Down 18.0%
View all offence categories for Moreton Bay →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Donnybrook known for? +

Donnybrook QLD is known as a quiet semi-rural locality in the Moreton Bay Region, popular with families and hobby farmers seeking acreage properties within commuting range of Brisbane. The area offers open rural landscapes on the northern outskirts of greater Caboolture.

How far is Donnybrook from Brisbane CBD? +

Donnybrook is approximately 55 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD, typically a 55-minute to 1-hour 20-minute drive via the Bruce Highway depending on traffic.

Does Donnybrook have public transport? +

Donnybrook itself has limited Translink bus services, with Caboolture Station (approximately 10 km away) providing the closest rail connection via the Sunshine Coast/Caboolture Line to Brisbane. A car is the most practical option for most residents.

What is the population of Donnybrook? +

The 2021 Census recorded 664 residents in Donnybrook QLD, reflecting its character as a dispersed semi-rural locality rather than a dense suburban neighbourhood.

Is Donnybrook a good place to live? +

Donnybrook suits those seeking acreage or semi-rural living in an affordable location north of Brisbane. Residents enjoy space, a peaceful rural atmosphere, and reasonable access to the services of Caboolture, though a car is essential for daily life.

What is the postcode for Donnybrook? +

The postcode for Donnybrook, Queensland is 4510, which it shares with Caboolture and surrounding localities.

Is Donnybrook a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Donnybrook is part of the Moreton Bay LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.