Everton Hills

QLD 4053 • Greater Brisbane

6,673
Population (2021)
$56,836
Median Income
3.33 km²
Area
$480/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyHillyLeafyParks & ReservesQuiet Lifestyle

About Everton Hills

Everton Hills is a hilly residential suburb in Brisbane's northern middle ring, located approximately 12 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb had a population of around 5,938 at the 2016 census, growing to over 6,600 by 2021, driven by its family-friendly appeal and leafy character. Everton Hills is known for its abundant tree cover—nearly 10% of its area comprises parkland across 22 reserves—and its elevated streetscapes offering views across Brisbane's north. The suburb borders Everton Park, Mitchelton, McDowall, and The Gap, and falls within Brisbane City Council jurisdiction.

Everton Hills offers a quiet, leafy suburban lifestyle with hilly terrain and a strong community atmosphere. The suburb's 22 parks make it popular with families, joggers, and dog owners, while nearby Everton Park and Mitchelton provide shopping strips, cafés, and local services. McDowall Village and The Gap offer additional retail options. Public transport relies on bus services to train stations at Gaythorne and Mitchelton on the Redcliffe Peninsula Line, from which residents can reach Brisbane CBD in around 30 minutes.

Everton Hills falls under postcode 4053 and is governed by Moreton Bay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Everton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4053
Urban Area
Pine Rivers - West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.39°, 152.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.33 km²
Elevation
71m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gaythorne Station
2.8 km
Redcliffe Peninsula Line
Mitchelton Station
3.1 km
Redcliffe Peninsula Line
Oxford Park Station
3.5 km
Redcliffe Peninsula Line

Bus Services

  • 345,346 — Mitchelton Station & Brisbane CBD ~35–40 min to CBD
  • 370 — Gaythorne Station via Everton Hills ~12 min to Gaythorne

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
~30 min (bus to Gaythorne + train ~20 min)
By Bus
~40–50 min direct
By Car (Peak)
~30–40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~20–25 min

🛣️ No train station within Everton Hills itself. Bus connections to Gaythorne and Mitchelton stations are the primary public transport options.

Walkability Car Dependent

Everton Hills' hilly terrain and suburban layout make most errands car-dependent. Bus services operate to nearby train stations. The suburb's parks offer good walking and cycling paths internally.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$480
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.4%

10 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,938
Census 2021
6,673
12.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$45,656
Income 2021
$56,836
24.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,361
Born Overseas 1,172

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 220
  • 2. New Zealand 202
  • 3. South Africa 58
  • 4. Philippines 54
  • 5. India 45
  • 6. Scotland 42
  • 7. China 41
  • 8. Ireland 33
  • 9. Papua New Guinea 33
  • 10. Canada 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,920
Australian 2,570
Irish 974
Scottish 877
German 410
Italian 258
Australian Aboriginal 153
Dutch 136
Chinese 135
Indian 101

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,931
Both parents born in Australia
1,474
Both parents born overseas
1,117
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.7%
No Religion
46.5%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
460 (6.9%)
5-14 years
871 (13.1%)
15-19 years
394 (5.9%)
20-24 years
432 (6.5%)
25-34 years
1,033 (15.5%)
35-44 years
1,107 (16.6%)
45-54 years
924 (13.8%)
55-64 years
590 (8.8%)
65-74 years
535 (8.0%)
75-84 years
277 (4.2%)
85+ years
40 (0.6%)

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