Living on Bay Islands

Access to the water

Population: 3,877
Distance to Brisbane CBD: 25km
Median house price (Macleay Island): $567,500* 

The Bay Islands are made up of Coochiemudlo Island, Macleay Island, Russell Island, Karragarra Island and Lamb Island. Each island is accessible by passenger and car ferry. Coochiemudlo is serviced from Victoria Point and the other islands are accessible via ferry connection at Weinam Creek at Redland Bay.

The Bay Islands offer tranquil coastal living with strong community identity across each of the inhabited islands, and are known for affordability, boating culture, nature and steady population growth.

Why people choose to live here

• Affordable coastal living
• Strong community networks
• Direct access to Moreton Bay
• Slower pace of life
• Growing economic development

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Things to do

• Nature and sport: Fishing, boating, kayaking
• Eat and drink: Local cafes on Coochiemudlo Island, Macleay Island, Russell Island, Karragarra Island and Lamb Island
• Events: Markets, bowling at Macleay Island
• Arts and culture: MAIC on Macleay Island, various studios on each island

*As at May 2026, Source: PropTrack