Living on North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah)

The jewel in Redlands Coast’s crown

Population: 2,156
Distance to Brisbane CBD: 50km
Median house price (Point Lookout): $2,253,750* 

North Stradbroke Island (Minjerribah) is one of Australia’s most significant coastal and cultural destinations, home to Quandamooka Country and three main townships: Dunwich, Amity and Point Lookout.

The island is known for beaches, gorges, wetlands, wildlife and a strong sense of community. Visitors regularly see koalas, kangaroos, turtles and dolphins. Cylinder Beach at Point Lookout has been voted one of Australia’s best beaches. Point Lookout is also one of the best land-based whale watching viewpoints on the eastern seaboard of Australia.

Straddie (as the locals call it) is serviced daily by both a passenger and car ferry out of Cleveland.

Why people choose to live here

• World‑class natural assets: beaches, gorges, wetlands and national parks
• Strong Indigenous cultural identity
• Distinct township lifestyles
  Unique wildlife experiences.Laid‑back coastal living

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Things to do

• Nature and sport: Fishing, boating, kayaking, surfing, bushwalking, Naree Budjong Djara National Park
• Eat and drink: Local cafes at Dunwich, Amity and Point Lookout. The Straddie Hotel is famous
• Events: Straddie Salute Triathlon each May
• Arts and culture: Numerous artist studios across the Island, Point Lookout Markets. Museum at Dunwich

*As at May 2026, Source: PropTrack