Fairfield

QLD 4103 • Greater Brisbane

3,106
Population (2021)
$50,596
Median Income
1.19 km²
Area
$410/wk
Median Rent
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About Fairfield

Fairfield is an inner-city suburb located just 5.5 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD, within the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 3,100 residents, it is a compact suburb of 1.3 square kilometres nestled along the Brisbane River. The area has a relatively high population density and attracts a mix of young professionals, students, and established families drawn to its riverside setting and proximity to the University of Queensland.

Residents enjoy scenic riverside walks, proximity to the Fairfield Gardens shopping centre, and easy access to surrounding cultural hubs like Dutton Park and St Lucia. The suburb has a relaxed, leafy character with a mix of Queenslander homes and modern apartments. Local cafes and restaurants along the main streets give it a vibrant village atmosphere, making it popular with those seeking inner-city living with a suburban feel.

Fairfield falls under postcode 4103 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Miller electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4103
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner South-West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.51°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.19 km²
Elevation
6m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Fairfield
0.5 km
6 min
Yeronga
1 km
12 min
Dutton Park
1.5 km
18 min
Park Road
2 km
24 min

Bus Services

  • 109 — Brisbane CBD via Annerley Rd 15 min
  • 104 — Toowong via UQ 20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
5.5 km
By Train
12 min
By Bus
15-20 min
By Car (Peak)
15-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10 min

🛣️ Excellent train access via Fairfield station

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot with good footpath networks and local shops nearby.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Fairfield Shopping CentreCnr Brougham Street & Fairfield Road Fairfield 4103 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$410
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
32 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,980
Census 2021
3,106
4.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,152
Income 2021
$50,596
43.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,163
Born Overseas 845

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 92
  • 2. New Zealand 66
  • 3. India 64
  • 4. China 42
  • 5. United States 42
  • 6. Vietnam 39
  • 7. South Africa 30
  • 8. Brazil 26
  • 9. Sri Lanka 24
  • 10. Philippines 22

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,159
Australian 924
Irish 469
Scottish 341
German 193
Chinese 150
Italian 98
Greek 89
Indian 79
Vietnamese 68

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,463
Both parents born in Australia
1,046
Both parents born overseas
502
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
53.8%
Christianity
33.8%
Buddhism
2.5%
Hinduism
2.3%
Islam
1.7%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
158 (5.1%)
5-14 years
267 (8.6%)
15-19 years
171 (5.5%)
20-24 years
393 (12.7%)
25-34 years
717 (23.1%)
35-44 years
476 (15.3%)
45-54 years
376 (12.1%)
55-64 years
300 (9.7%)
65-74 years
158 (5.1%)
75-84 years
62 (2.0%)
85+ years
31 (1.0%)

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