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Acacia Ridge

QLD 4110 • Greater Brisbane

7,486
Population (2021)
$32,656
Median Income
8.66 km²
Area
$335/wk
Median Rent
AffordableMulticulturalIndustrialGrowth Suburb

About Acacia Ridge

Acacia Ridge is a southern suburb of Brisbane, located approximately 16 km south of the CBD within the City of Brisbane. The suburb has a population of around 7,500 and covers 8.6 square kilometres. It is a diverse, multicultural suburb with a significant mix of residential areas and industrial zones, including one of Queensland's largest freight and logistics hubs. The suburb has an affordable, working-class character with a strong sense of community diversity.

Acacia Ridge offers affordable housing options and convenient access to major transport corridors including the Beaudesert Road and Logan Motorway. The suburb features the Acacia Marketplace shopping centre, local parks, and community facilities. Elizabeth Street provides a local shopping strip with multicultural food options reflecting the suburb's diverse population. Residents include young families, migrants, and workers in the nearby industrial precinct. The area has seen gradual renewal with improved infrastructure and community investment.

Acacia Ridge falls under postcode 4110 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Algester electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4110
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Moreton
State Electorate
Algester
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.58°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
8.66 km²
Elevation
44m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Altandi Station
3.5 km
Beenleigh/Gold Coast line
Coopers Plains Station
3 km
Beenleigh/Gold Coast line
Banoon Station
3.2 km
Beenleigh/Gold Coast line

Bus Services

  • 130 — City via Beaudesert Road 40-50 mins
  • 131 — Algester to Garden City 15-20 mins
  • 140 — Sunnybank to City 45 mins

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
16 km
By Train
30-40 mins (from Coopers Plains)
By Bus
40-50 mins
By Car (Peak)
30-45 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 mins

🛣️ No train station in suburb; bus services along Beaudesert Road are the main public transport option

Walkability Car-Dependent

Local shops at Acacia Marketplace; large industrial areas reduce walkability; some bus-accessible corridors

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    1150 Beaudesert Road Acacia Ridge 4110 QLD
  • ALDI
    1150 Beaudesert Road, Acacia Ridge QLD 4110

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$335
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
16%

384 state housing + 38 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,429
Census 2021
7,486
▲ 0.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,896
Income 2021
$32,656
▲ 26.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,262
Born Overseas 2,612

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 279
  • 2. India 261
  • 3. Philippines 150
  • 4. England 149
  • 5. Vietnam 145
  • 6. Afghanistan 114
  • 7. China 75
  • 8. Iran 69
  • 9. Bosnia & Herzegovina 63
  • 10. South Korea 48

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,936
Australian 1,836
Irish 534
Scottish 471
Australian Aboriginal 399
German 298
Chinese 291
Indian 284
Filipino 204
Vietnamese 184

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,618
Both parents born in Australia
3,375
Both parents born overseas
792
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
38.3%
No Religion
34.4%
Islam
10.1%
Hinduism
2.6%
Buddhism
2.3%
Sikhism
1.0%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
554 (7.4%)
5-14 years
1,016 (13.6%)
15-19 years
406 (5.4%)
20-24 years
520 (6.9%)
25-34 years
1,296 (17.3%)
35-44 years
1,002 (13.4%)
45-54 years
869 (11.6%)
55-64 years
752 (10.0%)
65-74 years
569 (7.6%)
75-84 years
360 (4.8%)
85+ years
138 (1.8%)

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