Doolandella

QLD 4077 • Greater Brisbane

7,123
Population (2021)
$42,172
Median Income
3.47 km²
Area
$360/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalFamily-FriendlySuburbanDiverseGrowth Suburb

About Doolandella

Doolandella is a compact suburban locality in south-west Brisbane, situated within the City of Brisbane and part of the broader Wacol–Doolandella–Forest Lake urban area, approximately 18 kilometres south-west of the Brisbane CBD. With a population of 7,123 and a median age of just 30, it is one of Brisbane's younger communities, characterised by high-density family living with an average household size of 3.2 persons. Median household income of $1,882 per week reflects a working and middle-class demographic.

Doolandella is a notably multicultural suburb, with significant Vietnamese, Indian, and Chinese communities among its residents, reflecting broader demographic trends in south-west Brisbane. The suburb's proximity to Forest Lake — with its shopping centre, parklands, and recreational facilities — gives residents access to a full range of amenities. Younger families dominate the demographic mix, drawn by relatively affordable housing, good schools in the surrounding area, and easy access to both the Ipswich Motorway and Logan Motorway.

Doolandella falls under postcode 4077 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Inala electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
4077
Urban Area
Wacol - Doolandella - Forest Lake
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.61°, 152.99°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.47 km²
Elevation
52m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,733
Avg Household Size
3.2 people
Median Age
30 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.9%

12 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,817
Census 2021
7,123
47.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,400
Income 2021
$42,172
15.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,321
Born Overseas 3,490

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 697
  • 2. India 516
  • 3. New Zealand 398
  • 4. Philippines 127
  • 5. Fiji 115
  • 6. Samoa 88
  • 7. Afghanistan 86
  • 8. China 86
  • 9. England 73
  • 10. Pakistan 68

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,249
Australian 1,199
Vietnamese 1,027
Indian 557
Chinese 449
Samoan 293
Scottish 259
Irish 244
Filipino 190
German 172

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,258
Both parents born in Australia
4,945
Both parents born overseas
571
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
36.9%
No Religion
26.6%
Islam
11.5%
Buddhism
7.9%
Hinduism
6.7%
Sikhism
3.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
705 (9.9%)
5-14 years
1,089 (15.3%)
15-19 years
441 (6.2%)
20-24 years
607 (8.5%)
25-34 years
1,380 (19.4%)
35-44 years
1,158 (16.3%)
45-54 years
782 (11.0%)
55-64 years
551 (7.7%)
65-74 years
303 (4.3%)
75-84 years
86 (1.2%)
85+ years
25 (0.4%)

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