Suburb Profiles
Durack (4077)
Owner-Occupier Appeal
Durack is a quiet, established suburb in Brisbane’s southwest, sitting between Oxley, Inala, and Forest Lake. It has a strong family and community feel, with leafy streets, solid post-war brick homes, and newer builds scattered throughout. The area appeals mainly to families, long-term owner-occupiers, and downsizers who value space and affordability without straying too far from the city.
Homes are generally on larger blocks than what you’d find closer in, with tidy gardens and quiet streets. It’s not flashy, but it’s comfortable and practical - a good fit for those after suburban living with a bit of breathing room.
Investor Appeal
Durack has become quietly popular with investors chasing affordability and reliable rent returns. Many renters work in logistics, health, or education in nearby employment hubs like Wacol, Archerfield, and Richlands. The suburb’s steady turnover and low vacancy rates make it a safe option for long-term investors, particularly those targeting family tenants.
Most of the rental housing stock is older brick homes that respond well to cosmetic upgrades - kitchen and bathroom updates, new flooring, and paint can lift rental appeal and add value. Growth is steady rather than spectacular, but long-term fundamentals are sound.
Key Suburb Features
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Demographics
Durack has a diverse, multicultural community, with strong representation from Southeast Asian families alongside long-term residents who’ve been here for decades. The area feels stable and lived-in - it’s the kind of suburb where people know their neighbours and kids still play on the street.
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Distance to City
Durack is around 15 km southwest of Brisbane’s CBD. There’s no train station in the suburb, but Richlands Station is about 7 minutes’ drive away, offering frequent services into the city (roughly 25 minutes travel time to Central).
Driving takes about 25–35 minutes, depending on traffic, and the suburb’s proximity to the Ipswich Motorway and Blunder Road supports commuting by car. Local buses connect to nearby Inala Plaza and Oxley Station, but most residents rely on cars.
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Suburb Projects & Growth Potential
Durack benefits from its position within a growing employment corridor stretching from Archerfield through Wacol to Richlands - all major industrial and logistics zones providing blue-collar and technical jobs. The area’s affordability and large family homes attract consistent demand from tenants working locally.
Nearby retail and education upgrades (including improvements at Inala Plaza and expansions in Forest Lake) add convenience and boost local amenity. While there aren’t any major developments directly in Durack, the suburb quietly benefits from infrastructure spillover from neighbouring areas like Richlands and Forest Lake.
Investors looking for long-term reliability rather than speculation will find Durack a stable performer with steady yields and modest, consistent growth potential.
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Flood Risk
Durack is generally well elevated, though a few low-lying pockets near Oxley Creek and drainage channels can experience overland flow. It’s not a major flood-prone suburb but still worth checking overlays before buying.
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Best Buy in the Suburb
House: Solid brick home on a quiet street - ideally with cosmetic renovation potential and easy access to main roads.
Townhouse: Limited supply, but newer low-maintenance options near the Inala or Richlands border perform well.
Durack sits in that middle ground between affordability and convenience - a practical suburb with good-sized blocks, steady rental demand, and a family-oriented feel. It’s not flashy, but it delivers value for both owners and investors who aren’t chasing trendy postcodes.
That said, it can feel a little dated in parts, and public transport isn’t as straightforward as nearby suburbs with train access. Some pockets closer to Inala also tend to lag a bit in presentation. Still, the fundamentals - solid homes, decent schools, and steady local demand - make Durack a sensible choice for buyers who prioritise practicality and price over prestige.
