🇵🇭 Top 10 Suburbs for Filipinos in Brisbane
Brisbane's Filipino community is more dispersed than in other capitals, spanning from the remarkable concentration in regional Kilcoy to suburban hubs in the north and south. Filipino Australians in Queensland enjoy the subtropical lifestyle while maintaining strong cultural and community connections. This ranking uses ABS Census 2021 ancestry data.
Kilcoy QLD 4515
A unique entry — this small Somerset region town 100km northwest of Brisbane leads with 20.1% Filipino ancestry. The local meatworks has long employed Filipino workers, creating an enduring rural Filipino community that celebrates both Australian country life and Filipino cultural traditions.
Fitzgibbon QLD 4018
Brisbane's top suburban Filipino hub at 6.3%. The Fitzgibbon Chase development attracted diverse young families, including a notable Filipino community. Northern Brisbane location and Carseldine station access make it practical for city workers.
Pallara QLD 4110
At 4.7%, Pallara's newer developments have drawn Filipino families to the Forest Lake area. Affordable new homes and family-friendly infrastructure in Brisbane's south appeal to growing families.
Taigum QLD 4018
With 4.4%, Taigum extends the northern Brisbane Filipino presence. Affordable housing, proximity to shopping at Westfield Chermside, and good bus connections make it accessible for families.
Chermside QLD 4032
At 4.3%, Chermside is a major suburban hub with the massive Westfield Chermside and Prince Charles Hospital nearby. Filipino healthcare workers are a significant part of this community.
Coopers Plains QLD 4108
Located at 4.3%, Coopers Plains benefits from South East Busway access and proximity to major employers. Its central southern location and affordable rents attract working Filipino families.
Redbank QLD 4301
At 3.9%, Redbank in the Ipswich corridor offers affordable housing for Filipino families willing to commute. The suburb is developing with new infrastructure to support its growing population.
Richlands QLD 4077
With 3.9% Filipino ancestry, Richlands offers affordable living near the Centenary Highway and Springfield rail line. The suburb's multicultural community includes Vietnamese and Filipino residents.
Ellen Grove QLD 4078
At 3.7%, Ellen Grove in the Forest Lake area attracts Filipino families with its affordable homes and proximity to Forest Lake's shopping and recreational facilities.
Mango Hill QLD 4509
Rounding out Brisbane's list at 3.7%, Mango Hill is a newer North Lakes-area suburb where Filipino families enjoy modern homes, quality schools, and proximity to Mango Hill East and Rothwell train stations.
📊 Methodology
Rankings are based on the proportion of residents who reported Filipino ancestry in the ABS Census 2021. Only suburbs within the Greater Brisbane area with a population of 500+ were included. "Filipino ancestry" refers to self-reported ancestry, which may differ from country of birth. A person can report up to two ancestries in the Census.