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Cannon Hill

QLD 4170 • Greater Brisbane

6,701
Population (2021)
$58,968
Median Income
3.91 km²
Area
$450/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyConvenientGrowth SuburbInner-City Living

About Cannon Hill

Cannon Hill is a well-established suburb located 10 km east of the Brisbane CBD in the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 6,700, the suburb has evolved from its agricultural roots into a sought-after residential area. Established in 1867, Cannon Hill offers a mix of Queenslander homes on leafy streets alongside newer townhouse and apartment developments, reflecting Brisbane's eastward growth.

The suburb is anchored by Cannon Hill Kmart Plaza, a major shopping centre providing convenient retail and dining options. Cannon Hill is popular with young professionals and families drawn to its proximity to the CBD, good public transport links, and access to Bulimba Creek parklands. The suburb also features sporting facilities including the Cannon Hill Racecourse precinct, and is close to the popular dining and entertainment strips of nearby Morningside and Bulimba.

Cannon Hill falls under postcode 4170 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bulimba electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4170
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner East
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Griffith
State Electorate
Bulimba
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 153.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.91 km²
Elevation
14m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Cannon Hill
0.5 km
6 min
Morningside
1.5 km
18 min
Murarrie
2 km
24 min

Bus Services

  • 230, 231 — Brisbane CBD via Old Cleveland Rd 25 min
  • 232 — Carindale Shopping Centre 15 min

Commute to Brisbane

Distance
10.4 km
By Train
18 min
By Bus
25 min
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Direct train access on Cleveland line; easy access to Gateway Motorway

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some daily errands can be done on foot with good access to shops and the train station.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cannonhill Plaza Shopping Centre Wynnum Road & Creek Road Cannon Hill 4170 QLD
  • Woolworths
    1145 Wynnum Road Cannon Hill 4170 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$450
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,396
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
34 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.8%

35 state housing + 10 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,533
Census 2021
6,701
▲ 21.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$45,708
Income 2021
$58,968
▲ 29.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,720
Born Overseas 1,734

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 284
  • 2. England 246
  • 3. India 137
  • 4. South Africa 89
  • 5. China 82
  • 6. Philippines 73
  • 7. Ireland 47
  • 8. Brazil 37
  • 9. Scotland 36
  • 10. Thailand 33

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,542
Australian 2,184
Irish 898
Scottish 705
German 336
Chinese 274
Italian 244
Indian 220
Filipino 118
Dutch 116

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,249
Both parents born in Australia
2,226
Both parents born overseas
960
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
45.2%
No Religion
43.4%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.7%
Islam
0.9%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
437 (6.5%)
5-14 years
838 (12.5%)
15-19 years
317 (4.7%)
20-24 years
511 (7.6%)
25-34 years
1,304 (19.5%)
35-44 years
1,189 (17.7%)
45-54 years
866 (12.9%)
55-64 years
593 (8.8%)
65-74 years
370 (5.5%)
75-84 years
180 (2.7%)
85+ years
103 (1.5%)

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