Mansfield

QLD 4122 • Greater Brisbane

8,851
Population (2021)
$40,768
Median Income
4.68 km²
Area
$430/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyMulticulturalLeafyEstablishedSuburban

About Mansfield

Mansfield is a well-established residential suburb in Brisbane's southern middle ring, situated approximately 12 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Brisbane. With a population of 8,851 and a median age of 39, the suburb has a strong family demographic reflected in its high proportion of school-age children and married couples. The median household income of $2,064 per week indicates a comfortable community, and the suburb's notable diversity includes significant Chinese, Indian, and Greek communities.

Mansfield is home to several well-regarded schools, including Mansfield State High School, which consistently draws families seeking quality public education in Brisbane's south. Local parklands and the Tingalpa Creek corridor offer recreational space, while Westfield Garden City in adjacent Upper Mount Gravatt provides major retail and dining options. Leafy streets, strong school catchments, and easy access to the Pacific Motorway and bus routes make Mansfield a perennial favourite with families.

Mansfield falls under postcode 4122 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mansfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4122
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.53°, 153.11°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.68 km²
Elevation
32m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$430
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,126
Avg Household Size
3 people
Median Age
39 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,695
Census 2021
8,851
1.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,268
Income 2021
$40,768
19.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,562
Born Overseas 3,086

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 398
  • 2. India 324
  • 3. New Zealand 285
  • 4. England 194
  • 5. South Africa 149
  • 6. Sri Lanka 143
  • 7. Vietnam 114
  • 8. Malaysia 109
  • 9. South Korea 108
  • 10. Philippines 87

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,653
Australian 2,257
Chinese 1,064
Irish 904
Scottish 790
Indian 451
German 386
Greek 295
Italian 197
Korean 165

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,473
Both parents born in Australia
4,076
Both parents born overseas
1,076
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.3%
No Religion
33.8%
Hinduism
4.1%
Buddhism
3.6%
Islam
3.5%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
391 (4.4%)
5-14 years
1,460 (16.5%)
15-19 years
751 (8.5%)
20-24 years
502 (5.7%)
25-34 years
812 (9.2%)
35-44 years
1,270 (14.3%)
45-54 years
1,390 (15.7%)
55-64 years
926 (10.5%)
65-74 years
719 (8.1%)
75-84 years
488 (5.5%)
85+ years
140 (1.6%)

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