Brisbane City

QLD 4000 • Greater Brisbane

12,587
Population (2021)
$46,488
Median Income
2.07 km²
Area
$460/wk
Median Rent
CBD LivingRiversideUrbanHigh-Rise

About Brisbane City

Brisbane City is the compact CBD of Queensland's capital, home to 12,600 residents in high-rise apartments among the commercial towers. The riverside location and Queen Street Mall anchor urban life, while exceptional transport connectivity serves all directions.

CBD living offers Brisbane's most urban experience—rooftop bars, river walks, and South Bank across the water. The community includes students, young professionals, and empty-nesters. Brisbane City attracts those seeking genuine urban living in a subtropical capital.

Brisbane City falls under postcode 4000 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the McConnel electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4000
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner North
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
2.07 km²
Elevation
29m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,942
Avg Household Size
1.8 people
Median Age
31 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

5 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,460
Census 2021
12,587
33.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,816
Income 2021
$46,488
26.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,952
Born Overseas 6,656

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,046
  • 2. South Korea 526
  • 3. India 442
  • 4. England 434
  • 5. New Zealand 368
  • 6. Philippines 286
  • 7. Taiwan 259
  • 8. Thailand 244
  • 9. Hong Kong 228
  • 10. Brazil 174

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,049
Chinese 2,044
Australian 1,976
Irish 1,094
Scottish 889
Korean 549
German 491
Indian 474
Italian 401
Filipino 357

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,291
Both parents born in Australia
7,157
Both parents born overseas
1,091
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.6%
Christianity
30.0%
Buddhism
5.5%
Hinduism
3.4%
Islam
2.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
269 (2.1%)
5-14 years
335 (2.7%)
15-19 years
783 (6.2%)
20-24 years
2,114 (16.8%)
25-34 years
3,800 (30.2%)
35-44 years
1,870 (14.9%)
45-54 years
1,252 (9.9%)
55-64 years
1,118 (8.9%)
65-74 years
691 (5.5%)
75-84 years
292 (2.3%)
85+ years
55 (0.4%)

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