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Inala

QLD 4077 • Greater Brisbane

15,273
Population (2021)
$23,608
Median Income
6.22 km²
Area
$250/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAuthentic DiningDiverseAffordable

About Inala

Inala is Brisbane's most diverse suburb, a multicultural community of over 15,000 residents 16 kilometres southwest of the CBD. Originally built as Housing Commission estates, it's evolved into an authentic multicultural neighbourhood with Vietnamese, Sudanese, and Pacific Islander communities. Bus services connect to the Inala Civic Centre and broader network.

The food scene is Inala's treasure—Vietnamese bakeries, African restaurants, and Asian grocers offer authentic cuisines at remarkable prices. The community maintains genuine character that's increasingly rare in gentrifying Brisbane. Inala attracts multicultural families, foodies seeking authenticity, and those who appreciate diverse community character over polish.

Inala falls under postcode 4077 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Inala electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4077
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer West
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Oxley
State Electorate
Inala
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.59°, 152.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
6.22 km²
Elevation
28m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Civic Centre, Cnr Kittyhawke And Corsair Streets Inala 4077 QLD
  • ALDI
    Cnr Inala Avenue, Corsair Ave, Inala QLD 4077

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$250
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
33 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
28.1%

1271 state housing + 78 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,849
Census 2021
15,273
▲ 2.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$20,488
Income 2021
$23,608
▲ 15.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,103
Born Overseas 6,799

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 3,262
  • 2. New Zealand 453
  • 3. Samoa 256
  • 4. England 221
  • 5. Philippines 142
  • 6. Bangladesh 97
  • 7. Myanmar 63
  • 8. India 57
  • 9. Fiji 53
  • 10. China 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Vietnamese 4,221
Australian 2,500
English 2,477
Australian Aboriginal 887
Samoan 535
Chinese 516
Irish 512
Scottish 452
German 360
Filipino 190

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,365
Both parents born in Australia
9,458
Both parents born overseas
1,050
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.3%
No Religion
25.4%
Buddhism
13.5%
Islam
10.0%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,153 (7.5%)
5-14 years
2,494 (16.3%)
15-19 years
1,131 (7.4%)
20-24 years
1,045 (6.8%)
25-34 years
2,044 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,728 (11.3%)
45-54 years
1,808 (11.8%)
55-64 years
1,801 (11.8%)
65-74 years
1,185 (7.8%)
75-84 years
658 (4.3%)
85+ years
231 (1.5%)

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