Queensland location profile
Macleay Island QLD 4184
Macleay Island is a relaxed bayside community in Redland City, part of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands. It appeals to buyers seeking affordable coastal living, a strong community feel, and easy access to boating, fishing, and arts. Daily ferries connect residents to mainland services while preserving a quiet island pace.
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Why families consider Macleay Island
Predominantly detached homes with a mix of retirees, artists, tradespeople, and growing young families. Lifestyle is laid-back and community-oriented, with an emphasis on boating, fishing, nature, and local arts, and regular commuting to the mainland for work and higher-order services.
Amenities & services
- Local supermarket and specialty shops
- Pharmacy and post office
- GP clinic and allied health
- Cafes, bakery, and takeaways
- Bowls club bistro and golf club bar
- Community centre and arts complex
- Service station
- Boat ramps and jetties
- Bay Islands Library – Russell Island (via ferry)
- Cleveland Library – Cleveland
- Capalaba Library – Capalaba
Transport & connectivity
- Frequent passenger ferry to Redland Bay Marina
- Vehicle barge services to/from Redland Bay
- Bus connections at Redland Bay Marina to Cleveland, Capalaba, and Brisbane
- Nearest train: Cleveland station (Cleveland line) on the mainland
- Mainland road links via Cleveland–Redland Bay Rd, Mount Cotton Rd, and Gateway Motorway
Lifestyle & recreation
- Bay Islands Golf Club (9-hole)
- Macleay Island Bowls Club
- Dalpura Beach for swimming and picnics
- Pat's Park and foreshore reserves
- Fishing, boating, kayaking, and sailing
- Arts complex, gallery, and community markets/events
- Dalpura Beach Park
- Pat's Park (Potts Point)
- Tingira Boat Club Foreshore Reserve
Education context
Limited on-island options (community kindergarten/family day care); broader childcare services available in Redland Bay and Victoria Point via ferry.
- Griffith University – Nathan and Mt Gravatt campuses (via ferry + bus)
- Queensland University of Technology (QUT) – Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove (via ferry + bus/train)
- The University of Queensland – St Lucia (via ferry + bus/train)