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Lota

QLD 4179 • Greater Brisbane

3,518
Population (2021)
$48,360
Median Income
1.99 km²
Area
$415/wk
Median Rent
BaysideFamily-FriendlyEstablishedLeafyCommuter Belt

About Lota

Lota is a quiet bayside suburb in Brisbane's eastern corridor, approximately 17 kilometres east of the Brisbane CBD within the Brisbane City Council area. With a population of 3,518 and a median household income of around $2,240 per week, it is a comfortable, established residential area popular with families — evidenced by a high proportion of school-aged children and a predominantly married demographic. The suburb's character is defined by spacious residential streets, proximity to Moreton Bay, and a relaxed coastal suburban atmosphere.

Lota enjoys excellent access to the Waterloo Bay foreshore and the nearby Wynnum-Manly esplanade, with walking paths, parks, and boat ramps making it a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and water sports lovers. Lota railway station, located within the suburb on the Cleveland Line, provides regular services to Brisbane CBD with a journey of approximately 35 minutes. Positioned between the amenities of Wynnum and Manly villages, residents have easy access to cafés, restaurants, schools, and community facilities while maintaining a peaceful neighbourhood character.

Lota falls under postcode 4179 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lytton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4179
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer East
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Bonner
State Electorate
Lytton
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 153.19°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.99 km²
Elevation
11m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Lota
0.5 km
6 min
Wynnum Central
1.8 km
22 min

Bus Services

  • Route 234, 235 — Capalaba / Manly 10-20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
17 km
By Train
Approx. 35 min to Brisbane Central via Cleveland Line from Lota station
By Car (Peak)
30-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ Lota station is walkable from most parts of the suburb; Gateway Motorway accessible via Wynnum Road for car commuters

Walkability Car-Dependent

The train station is walkable, but the suburb is largely residential with limited local shops, making a car necessary for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$415
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
42 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.2%

12 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,256
Census 2021
3,518
▲ 8.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,832
Income 2021
$48,360
▲ 21.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,635
Born Overseas 786

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 245
  • 2. New Zealand 169
  • 3. South Africa 51
  • 4. Scotland 33
  • 5. Ireland 25
  • 6. Germany 20
  • 7. Canada 19
  • 8. China 19
  • 9. United States 17
  • 10. Philippines 10

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,564
Australian 1,170
Irish 540
Scottish 480
German 212
Italian 95
Australian Aboriginal 92
New Zealander 67
Dutch 63
Chinese 57

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,811
Both parents born in Australia
965
Both parents born overseas
537
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.5%
No Religion
46.4%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
191 (5.4%)
5-14 years
503 (14.3%)
15-19 years
192 (5.5%)
20-24 years
182 (5.2%)
25-34 years
305 (8.7%)
35-44 years
537 (15.3%)
45-54 years
525 (14.9%)
55-64 years
474 (13.5%)
65-74 years
322 (9.2%)
75-84 years
189 (5.4%)
85+ years
92 (2.6%)

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