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2 November, 2025
Families are sweet at home in Moreton
FAMILIES are driving the next wave of housing demand in South East Queensland, with new research showing Moreton Bay has emerged as one of the strongest family markets in the country.
That trend is now taking shape at Stockland’s Kinma Valley, where the first residents have just moved in.
The PropTrack Stockland Regional Snapshot shows houses now make up almost three quarters of all buyer enquiries in the Moreton Bay region, with four-bedroom detached homes the most sought-after property type. The data reflects the region’s demographics, where more than 70 per cent of households are families and 80 per cent of residents live in detached homes.
That appetite for space and lifestyle has underpinned strong demand at Kinma Valley, Stockland’s 2,500-home masterplanned community at Morayfield. More than 350 lots have already sold, mainly to families attracted by the area’s affordability, open spaces and community design.
Stockland’s general manager for Queensland development, David Laner, said the arrival of the first residents marked a significant milestone for the project and for one of the region’s fastest-growing corridors.
“Welcoming our first families is a big moment for Kinma Valley,” he said.
Stockland’s sales data shows that around one third of buyers are first home owners and another third are upgraders looking for more space as their families grow.
Among the first to settle in are Renee and Kaine Barton, who moved with their three children after two decades in their previous home.
“We bought our first home when we were 21 and lived there for 20 years,” Ms Barton said.
“It was time for a bigger home that suited how our family lives now. The process of building was smoother than we imagined and it already feels like home.”
Mr Laner said Kinma Valley was designed to meet the needs of families at every stage of life, with house and land packages starting from about $700,000 and lot sizes between 336 and 758 square metres, priced from $393,000 to $553,000. More releases are planned through 2025 as demand continues to rise.
Morayfield’s median house price now sits at $775,000, while neighbouring Burpengary and Narangba are pushing higher, reflecting the ongoing popularity of the region for families seeking lifestyle, space, and community amenities.
