- Council: City of Moreton Bay
- Also covers: Brendale
- Separate houses, 2021 Census: Strathpine 82% · Brendale 15%
- Distance from North Lakes (regional reference point): about 12 km by road
- Area: North Lakes & the Pine Rivers corridor
Strathpine sits between the North Pine and South Pine Rivers. It was the administrative centre of the Pine divisional board from 1888, and it boomed in the 1960s and 70s, when its population went from under 2,000 to over 10,000 in about 20 years. Westfield Strathpine opened in 1983. Brendale, next door, is mostly industrial and commercial, so homes there are few.
What patio suits a Strathpine home?
That 1960s–80s boom means a large stock of established low-set homes, many now on their second or third outdoor roof. Typical jobs are replacing a hot single-skin or fibreglass roof with insulated panels, or adding a flyover patio where the eave is low. Some owners also add a carport in front of an original single garage.
Do I need approval for a patio in Strathpine?
Four Mile Creek crosses Strathpine, and lots near it or the rivers may carry flood or overland-flow mapping, so check Council's Flood Check report. Carports forward of the house have their own limits in the planning scheme: a 5.4 m front setback in general. For homes built before 2005 there's an alternative based on lawful carports on the neighbouring lots. The certifier will confirm which applies.
General information as at October 2026, not building advice; your certifier confirms what applies to your lot. Step by step: patio approval guide.
What does a patio cost in Strathpine?
Swapping a hot single-skin or fibreglass roof for insulated panels is the most common Strathpine job, and the cost depends on whether the old frame can stay. A carport forward of the house may need a Council concurrence response if it can't meet the 5.4 m setback, which adds a fee and a few weeks.
Published Brisbane-area ranges put an insulated-panel patio roof at about $350–$750 per m² installed. Cost guide · Estimate yours →
Strathpine patio questions
Can I build a carport in front of my Strathpine house?
Possibly. Council's outbuildings sheet sets a 5.4 m front setback for carports, with an alternative for homes built before 2005 that references lawful carports on adjoining lots (or 0.5 m, whichever is greater). Height limits forward of the house are 3.3 m (mean 2.7 m). If you can't meet these, a Council concurrence response is needed.
Is an insulated roof worth it on an older home?
Usually, if your current patio roof is single-skin steel or fibreglass. Insulated panels cut radiant heat and rain noise, and many include a finished ceiling underneath so you don't need a separate lining.
Nearby pages
- Patios in Bray Park
- Patios in Albany Creek & Eatons Hill
- Patios in Warner
- Patios in Petrie
- Patios in Ferny Hills, Arana Hills, Everton Hills & Bunya
More in North Lakes & the Pine Rivers corridor: North Lakes · Murrumba Downs · Kallangur · all areas
Sources
Accessed 9–10 October 2026. Third-party prices are indicative market ranges, not quotes, and are not our prices.
- WhatsTheDamage — Patio cost Brisbane (verified Oct 2026)
- Drive distances/times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data (free-flow estimate from North Lakes)
- ABS 2021 Census (suburbs and localities): QuickStats and Community Profiles (search by area); tables G36 dwelling structure and G37 tenure
- City of Moreton Bay — Flood Check property report
- City of Moreton Bay — Building permits, approvals and final certificates
- City of Moreton Bay — MBRC Planning Scheme info sheet: Domestic outbuildings (sheds & carports)
- Queensland Places — Strathpine
- Wikipedia — Brendale, Queensland