Calamvale

QLD 4116 • Greater Brisbane

17,994
Population (2021)
$40,716
Median Income
6.65 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlyModern HomesAsian-Australian

About Calamvale

Calamvale is a multicultural suburb of 18,000 residents in Brisbane's southern corridor, 16 kilometres from the CBD. Developed largely from the 1990s, it offers modern family homes near the Sunnybank dining precinct. While rail access requires bus connections, the Pacific Motorway provides good road connectivity.

The suburb has a strong Chinese-Australian character, with proximity to Sunnybank's dining scene adding lifestyle appeal. Calamvale Community College and other schools serve families. Calamvale attracts Asian-Australian families seeking modern homes near established communities, professionals working in nearby employment areas, and those who appreciate multicultural suburban living.

Calamvale falls under postcode 4116 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Algester electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
4116
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.62°, 153.05°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
6.65 km²
Elevation
57m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    2625 Beaudesert Road Calamvale 4116 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.7%

24 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
17,124
Census 2021
17,994
5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,112
Income 2021
$40,716
19.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,303
Born Overseas 9,942

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 2,441
  • 2. India 1,056
  • 3. Taiwan 746
  • 4. New Zealand 683
  • 5. Hong Kong 512
  • 6. South Korea 472
  • 7. Philippines 392
  • 8. Malaysia 383
  • 9. England 273
  • 10. Vietnam 266

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 5,555
English 2,756
Australian 2,310
Indian 1,396
Korean 666
Irish 627
Scottish 627
Filipino 566
German 377
Vietnamese 340

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,817
Both parents born in Australia
13,077
Both parents born overseas
1,303
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
38.5%
Christianity
34.0%
Islam
7.3%
Buddhism
6.0%
Hinduism
4.6%
Sikhism
3.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,277 (7.1%)
5-14 years
2,635 (14.6%)
15-19 years
1,036 (5.8%)
20-24 years
1,075 (6.0%)
25-34 years
3,016 (16.8%)
35-44 years
3,258 (18.1%)
45-54 years
2,058 (11.4%)
55-64 years
1,638 (9.1%)
65-74 years
1,326 (7.4%)
75-84 years
505 (2.8%)
85+ years
170 (0.9%)

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