Drewvale

QLD 4116 • Greater Brisbane

4,779
Population (2021)
$43,316
Median Income
4.39 km²
Area
$460/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanNature-AdjacentMulticulturalQuiet

About Drewvale

Drewvale is a quiet residential suburb in Brisbane's southern suburbs, located approximately 20 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD within the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 4,779, it is a well-established family suburb characterised by low-density housing on generous blocks. The suburb sits at an elevation of 70 metres and has a median taxable income of $42,915.

Drewvale offers a peaceful suburban lifestyle with good access to parks, schools, and local shopping. The suburb is bordered by Karawatha Forest, one of Brisbane's largest remaining bushland areas, providing extensive walking and mountain biking trails. Calamvale Marketplace and Sunnybank Hills Shoppingtown are nearby for major retail needs. Drewvale appeals to multicultural families seeking space and tranquillity while staying connected to Brisbane's south-side amenities.

Drewvale falls under postcode 4116 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stretton 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
-27.65°, 153.06°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.39 km²
Elevation
70m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Algester (bus)
3 km
35 min
Sunnybank (rail)
5.5 km
N/A (drive/bus)

Bus Services

  • Route 130 — Algester to Brisbane CBD via Beaudesert Rd 50-55 min to CBD
  • Route 131 — Calamvale to Garden City 20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
40 min (from Sunnybank station, 5.5 km drive)
By Bus
50-55 min (Route 130)
By Car (Peak)
35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 min

🛣️ No direct rail access. Bus services connect via Beaudesert Road. Driving via M3/Pacific Motorway is the fastest option.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Typical suburban layout with cul-de-sacs. Limited footpaths in some areas. A car is needed for most errands and commuting.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$460
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,993
Avg Household Size
3.5 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.5%

4 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,476
Census 2021
4,779
6.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,596
Income 2021
$43,316
15.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,353
Born Overseas 2,298

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 463
  • 2. New Zealand 308
  • 3. China 302
  • 4. England 99
  • 5. South Korea 89
  • 6. Fiji 85
  • 7. Taiwan 74
  • 8. Philippines 57
  • 9. Hong Kong 54
  • 10. Pakistan 46

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 903
Australian 887
Chinese 692
Indian 654
Scottish 192
Irish 175
German 139
Samoan 135
Korean 128
Filipino 117

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

990
Both parents born in Australia
3,211
Both parents born overseas
435
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
43.3%
No Religion
30.4%
Islam
7.2%
Hinduism
7.0%
Sikhism
4.0%
Buddhism
3.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
329 (6.9%)
5-14 years
969 (20.3%)
15-19 years
342 (7.2%)
20-24 years
242 (5.1%)
25-34 years
474 (9.9%)
35-44 years
929 (19.4%)
45-54 years
604 (12.6%)
55-64 years
421 (8.8%)
65-74 years
240 (5.0%)
75-84 years
158 (3.3%)
85+ years
63 (1.3%)

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