Bracken Ridge
QLD 4017 • Greater Brisbane
About Bracken Ridge
Bracken Ridge is an elevated suburb of 17,500 residents in Brisbane's northern suburbs, 17 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb offers city views from elevated streets and retains bushland areas that provide natural character. The Bald Hills rail station is nearby, while buses serve the suburb directly.
Life here blends suburban living with natural amenity—the Fitzgibbon Bushland Reserve and wildlife corridors create genuine environmental value. The community is established and family-focused, with good schools and facilities. Bracken Ridge attracts families seeking northern Brisbane living with bushland character, and those who appreciate established suburbs over new estates.
Bracken Ridge falls under postcode 4017 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sandgate electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesMangare Sheree LittleCnr Norris Road & Telegraph Road Bracken Ridge 4017 QLD -
Woolworths154 Barrett Street Bracken Ridge 4017 QLD
Schools
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John Fisher Drive
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68 Barfoot Street
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1 Binburra Street
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Community Annexe, 77 Bracken Street
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28 Greenore Street
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30 Eldorado Street
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2 North Road
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Cnr Baskerville and Douglas Streets
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15 Greenwood Street
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41 Braun Street
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92 Brighton Road
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54 Rainbow Street
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Yundah Street
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60 Park Parade
Housing 2021 Census
146 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 737
- 2. India 699
- 3. England 557
- 4. Philippines 422
- 5. Fiji 130
- 6. Iraq 126
- 7. South Africa 126
- 8. Nepal 106
- 9. China 94
- 10. Papua New Guinea 73
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)