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Brisbane City QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Brisbane City, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Brisbane City QLD is 12,587 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Brisbane City is $894 per week ($46,488 per year). Median rent in Brisbane City is $460 per week ($1,993 per month). Brisbane City has a median age of 31 years, younger than the national median of 38. Brisbane City has a population density of 6108.4 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Brisbane City is China. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brisbane City is $1,942.

There were 19,032 recorded offences in Brisbane City in 2025-26, a rate of 1512 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7,942 offences).

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📍 Brisbane City, Queensland — 27.4697°S, 153.0230°E

Crime: Low Med High 🏫 Schools (51)

Brisbane City Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Brisbane City Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$894/wk
$46,488 per year
#2207 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$460/wk
$1,993 per month
#939 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
31years
7 years younger than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,942/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 1 per bedroom

Brisbane City Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.1% (6,437) Female 48.9% (6,151)

Population Density

6108.4
people per km²
12,587 people · 2.1 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
1
Persons per bedroom
$2,348
Family income/wk

Brisbane City Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Brisbane City Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
50.1% 859 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
49.9% 857 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Brisbane City Country of Birth

Australia
67.5%
China
10.7%
England
6.8%
India
6.3%
Hong Kong
2.5%
Brazil
2.1%
Indonesia
1.4%
Iran
1.1%
Germany
0.9%
France
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Brisbane City Religion

No Religion
51.3%
Catholic
17.8%
Not stated
11.4%
Buddhism
6.0%
Anglican
5.2%
Hinduism
3.7%
Islam
2.5%
Christian (other)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Brisbane City Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
87.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
6.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Brisbane City Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin
35.2%
Korean
13.5%
Spanish
13.3%
Other
11.5%
Cantonese
8.6%
SAL Tot
7.6%
Thai
5.3%
Hindi
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Brisbane City Employment

💼
Employed full-time
40.8% 4,153 people
⏰
Employed part-time
23.0% 2,337 people
🔍
Unemployed
6.5% 664 people
🏠
Not in labour force
29.7% 3,021 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Brisbane City Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.4%
Postgraduate Degree
21.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.0%
Certificate III/IV
11.8%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Brisbane City Occupation

Professionals
38.2%
Managers
15.1%
Community & Personal Service
11.1%
Clerical & Administrative
11.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.9%
Labourers
7.3%
Sales Workers
6.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Brisbane City Field of Study

Management & Commerce
31.0%
Society & Culture
14.7%
Engineering
12.5%
Health
9.2%
Information Technology
8.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.2%
Creative Arts
5.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
4.4%
Education
3.5%
Architecture & Building
3.3%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Brisbane City Dwelling Types

Semi-detached (2+ storey)
55.6%
Separate house
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Brisbane City Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
2.4%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
4.7%
$800-$999/wk
5.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
4.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Brisbane City Marital Status

💍
Married
26.8% 3,205
↔️
Separated
2.8% 333
📋
Divorced
7.4% 884
🕊️
Widowed
1.5% 185
👤
Never married
61.5% 7,364

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Brisbane City Ancestry

English
21.7%
Other
18.1%
Chinese
14.6%
Australian
14.1%
Irish
7.8%
Scottish
6.3%
Korean
3.9%
German
3.5%
Indian
3.4%
Italian
2.9%
Filipino
2.5%
Vietnamese
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Brisbane City School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
61.4%
Primary — Government
10.3%
Secondary — Government
8.1%
Pre-school
6.3%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
6.3%
Secondary — Catholic
2.7%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
2.5%
Primary — Catholic
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Brisbane City Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
1.9% 431
✅
No need for assistance
98.1% 22,644

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Brisbane City Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
14.7% 1,604
—
Not a volunteer
85.3% 9,342

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Brisbane City Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.5%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
3.7%
$800-$999/mo
5.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
19.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
24.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
10.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Brisbane City How People Get to Work

Walked only
39.8%
Car (driver)
22.6%
Did not go to work
13.7%
Bus
10.3%
Train
3.2%
Car (passenger)
3.2%
Bicycle
2.3%
Other
1.7%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.7%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.3%
Truck
0.1%
Ferry
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Brisbane City Car Ownership

0 vehicles
41.1%
1 vehicle
47.4%
2 vehicles
10.1%
3 vehicles
1.1%
4+ vehicles
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Brisbane City Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
31.4%
2 bedrooms
51.7%
3 bedrooms
15.7%
4 bedrooms
1.1%
5 bedrooms
0.1%
6+ bedrooms
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Brisbane City Population Mobility

44.4%
moved in the last year
82.2%
moved in the last 5 years
8.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Brisbane City Indigenous Population

1.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
286
Indigenous residents
23,008
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Brisbane City Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
923
Asthma
362
Arthritis
167
Heart disease
157
Diabetes
149
Cancer
114
Lung condition
69
Stroke
51
Kidney disease
45

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Brisbane City Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.0%
$1-$149/wk
2.8%
$150-$299/wk
4.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.3%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.6%
$650-$799/wk
8.8%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.2%
$3,500+/wk
7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Brisbane City Family Structure

Couple — no children
61.6%
Couple — children under 15
20.7%
Couple — no children under 15
7.9%
One parent — no children under 15
5.7%
One parent — children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Brisbane City Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.4% 39
🛡️
Current ADF — Reserves
0.2% 19
🏅
Previously served
1.9% 203
👤
Never served
97.6% 10,710

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Brisbane City Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
6.1% 668
—
Did not provide
93.9% 10,251

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Brisbane City Children Ever Born

No children
71.7%
1 child
10.4%
2 children
11.2%
3 children
4.8%
4 children
1.3%
5+ children
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Brisbane City When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
15
1951–1960
42
1961–1970
105
1971–1980
149
1981–1990
307
1991–2000
431
2001–2010
1,164
2011–2015
859
2016
339
2017
501
2018
696
2019
1,165
2020
643
2021
116

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Brisbane City Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.5%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
6.8%
30+ hours
3.8%
Did not do domestic work
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Brisbane City Household Size

1 person
42.7%
2 persons
41.2%
3 persons
10.9%
4 persons
4.3%
5 persons
0.8%
6+ persons
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Brisbane City Where Residents Moved From

Same address
6,421
Moved from QLD
2,971
Moved — same area (SA2)
956
Moved from overseas
462
Moved from NSW
286
Moved from VIC
183
Moved from WA
56
Moved from SA
36
Moved from NT
36
Moved from ACT
24
Moved from TAS
18

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Brisbane City Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.4%
Step family — no other children
15.5%
Blended family — no other children
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Brisbane City Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 19,032 total

Theft
7,942
Drug Offences
5,048
Fraud
1,366
Assault
1,356
Break & Enter
1,243
Property Damage
527
Weapons
458
Traffic
406
Domestic Violence
291
Sexual Offences
240
Robbery
154
Homicide
1

Offence trend by year:

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: QLD Police Service — data.qld.gov.au

Brisbane City Schools

51
schools nearby
18
government
1121
avg ICSEA score
31,071
total students
Brisbane Girls Grammar School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,558 students
1211
ICSEA
Brisbane Grammar School Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,996 students
1210
ICSEA
All Hallows' School Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,707 students
1183
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,896 students
1182
ICSEA
Somerville House Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,377 students
1180
ICSEA
Anglican Church Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,901 students
1170
ICSEA
St Ambrose's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 152 students
1160
ICSEA
Compass Independent School Independent
Combined · Prep-7 · 47 students
1157
ICSEA
Milton State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 607 students
1151
ICSEA
St Finbarr's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 187 students
1151
ICSEA
Brisbane State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 3,594 students
1145
ICSEA
Hubbard's School Independent
Secondary · 11-12 · 58 students
1143
ICSEA
West End State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,461 students
1143
ICSEA
Holy Spirit School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 265 students
1138
ICSEA
Brisbane South State Secondary College Government
Secondary · 7-11 · 1,236 students
1137
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 51 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Brisbane City Rent Prices & Affordability

26%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $1,802/wk
Median Rent $460/wk
Rent-to-Income 25.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Brisbane City

≈ $7,809/month
Median rent $460/wk
Left after rent $1,342/wk
Rent share 25.5%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Normanton
Income: $750/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $290/wk
Cambooya
Income: $839/wk Rent: $290/wk Save: $170/wk
Oonoonba
Income: $931/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $140/wk
Collingwood Park (Qld)
Income: $804/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $120/wk
Bellbird Park
Income: $842/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $120/wk
Blacks Beach
Income: $949/wk Rent: $390/wk Save: $70/wk
Woodhill (Qld)
Income: $946/wk Rent: $395/wk Save: $65/wk
Mango Hill
Income: $959/wk Rent: $400/wk Save: $60/wk

Brisbane City vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Fitzgibbon
Pop: 6,296 Income: $885/wk Rent: $385/wk
Southside
Pop: 6,312 Income: $585/wk Rent: $285/wk
Bethania
Pop: 6,333 Income: $602/wk Rent: $340/wk
Palmwoods (Qld)
Pop: 6,357 Income: $746/wk Rent: $430/wk
Ormiston
Pop: 6,379 Income: $811/wk Rent: $450/wk
Molendinar
Pop: 6,450 Income: $703/wk Rent: $450/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brisbane City

What is the population of Brisbane City QLD?

The population of Brisbane City QLD is 12,587 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 6108.4 people per km².Brisbane City is ranked #402 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Brisbane City?

The median personal income in Brisbane City QLD is $894 per week, or $46,488 per year.The median household income is $1,802 per week.Family income is $2,348 per week.Brisbane City is ranked #2,207 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Brisbane City?

Median rent in Brisbane City QLD is $460 per week ($1,993 per month).Rent represents 25.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Brisbane City ranks #939 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Brisbane City?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Brisbane City QLD is $1,942. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Brisbane City?

The median age in Brisbane City QLD is 31 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Brisbane City a good suburb to live in?

Brisbane City is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,587.The median income is $894/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 30379. All dollar figures in AUD.