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Fortitude Valley

QLD 4006 • Greater Brisbane

9,708
Population (2021)
$55,172
Median Income
1.27 km²
Area
11m
Elevation
Entertainment HubNightlifeInner CityYoung ProfessionalsMulticultural

About Fortitude Valley

Fortitude Valley, known locally as 'The Valley', is Brisbane's premier entertainment and nightlife precinct located just 1.6 kilometres northeast of the CBD. With a population of nearly 10,000, the suburb has transformed from its origins as a Scottish immigrant settlement in 1849 to become one of Queensland's most vibrant urban hubs. The area features high-density apartment living, with a notably young demographic — over 67% of residents are aged 20-39, double the state average.

The Valley is Brisbane's cultural heartbeat, home to iconic music venues, award-winning restaurants, Chinatown, and the Brunswick Street Mall. It attracts young professionals, artists, and students who appreciate its walkable urban lifestyle, diverse food scene, and proximity to the CBD. The suburb is particularly popular with singles and those without children, offering a cosmopolitan inner-city lifestyle unmatched elsewhere in Brisbane.

Fortitude Valley falls under postcode 4006 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the McConnel electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4006
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner North
LGA
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Brisbane
State Electorate
McConnel
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.46°, 153.04°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.27 km²
Elevation
11m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Fortitude Valley
0.1 km
1 min
Central
1.3 km
16 min
Bowen Hills
1.2 km
14 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple routes — CBD, suburbs Various

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1.6 km
By Train
2 min to Central
By Bus
5-10 min
By Car (Peak)
5-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3-5 min

🛣️ Walking distance to CBD; most residents walk or cycle

Walkability Walker's Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car; excellent pedestrian infrastructure

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Brunswick Street Fortitude Valley 4006 QLD
  • ALDI
    650 Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,718
Avg Household Size
1.6 people
Median Age
31 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,978
Census 2021
9,708
▲ 39.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$47,580
Income 2021
$55,172
▲ 16.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

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🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,989
Born Overseas 3,989

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 403
  • 2. England 325
  • 3. India 306
  • 4. Brazil 272
  • 5. China 204
  • 6. Thailand 179
  • 7. Philippines 172
  • 8. South Korea 133
  • 9. South Africa 84
  • 10. Vietnam 78
  • 11. Japan 73
  • 12. Nepal 68
  • 13. United States 68
  • 14. Malaysia 64
  • 15. Hong Kong 63

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,947
Australian 2,018
Irish 1,061
Scottish 862
Chinese 549
German 511
Italian 451
Indian 339
Filipino 241
Australian Aboriginal 201

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,277
Both parents born in Australia
4,451
Both parents born overseas
1,198
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
52.8%
Christianity
28.0%
Buddhism
3.5%
Hinduism
3.3%
Islam
1.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
204 (2.1%)
5-14 years
216 (2.2%)
15-19 years
191 (2.0%)
20-24 years
1,467 (15.1%)
25-34 years
3,943 (40.6%)
35-44 years
1,804 (18.6%)
45-54 years
902 (9.3%)
55-64 years
520 (5.4%)
65-74 years
266 (2.7%)
75-84 years
120 (1.2%)
85+ years
64 (0.7%)

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