Fitzgibbon

QLD 4018 • Greater Brisbane

6,296
Population (2021)
$46,020
Median Income
3.25 km²
Area
$385/wk
Median Rent
Growth SuburbMulticulturalFamily-FriendlyNew Development

About Fitzgibbon

Fitzgibbon is a modern residential suburb in Brisbane's northern corridor, situated within the Brisbane City Council area approximately 15 kilometres north of the CBD. With a population of around 6,296 across 3.2 square kilometres, it is a relatively compact Major Urban locality characterised by contemporary townhouses and detached homes as part of the Fitzgibbon Chase development. The median age of 35 and a strong cohort of children aged under 14 reflect a suburb with a youthful, family-oriented community still in the early stages of its growth.

Fitzgibbon is one of Brisbane's most multicultural suburbs, with a large and vibrant Indian community as the most prominent overseas-born group, alongside significant Filipino, Chinese, and South Asian populations — and notably high proportions of Sikh and Hindu residents. The suburb is served by local shopping at Fitzgibbon Chase Shopping Centre and a network of parks, with public buses providing connections to Chermside and the broader Brisbane network. A median household income of $1,735 per week and relatively affordable housing compared to inner-city suburbs makes Fitzgibbon attractive to young professional families seeking newer stock in a well-connected northern Brisbane location.

Fitzgibbon falls under postcode 4018 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Sandgate electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
4018
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer North
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.34°, 153.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.25 km²
Elevation
16m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$385
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,677
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.8%

63 state housing + 59 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,656
Census 2021
6,296
11.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$41,132
Income 2021
$46,020
11.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,462
Born Overseas 2,690

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 772
  • 2. Philippines 308
  • 3. New Zealand 252
  • 4. England 156
  • 5. Nepal 129
  • 6. China 101
  • 7. Sri Lanka 54
  • 8. Hong Kong 50
  • 9. South Africa 45
  • 10. Iran 44

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,672
Australian 1,373
Indian 749
Irish 518
Scottish 457
Filipino 397
Chinese 341
German 235
Italian 165
Australian Aboriginal 145

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,018
Both parents born in Australia
3,471
Both parents born overseas
643
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.4%
No Religion
31.9%
Hinduism
12.4%
Sikhism
6.0%
Islam
2.5%
Buddhism
2.4%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
508 (8.1%)
5-14 years
805 (12.8%)
15-19 years
272 (4.3%)
20-24 years
332 (5.3%)
25-34 years
1,153 (18.3%)
35-44 years
1,200 (19.1%)
45-54 years
706 (11.2%)
55-64 years
540 (8.6%)
65-74 years
422 (6.7%)
75-84 years
252 (4.0%)
85+ years
101 (1.6%)

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