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McDowall

QLD 4053 • Greater Brisbane

7,612
Population (2021)
$55,068
Median Income
4.29 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyEstablished SuburbBrisbane NorthLeafySchools

About McDowall

McDowall is an outer-northern Brisbane suburb about 13 km from the CBD, with a 2021 Census population of 7,612. It is a predominantly residential area with established family housing, green corridors and modern suburban amenity. Developed through the late 20th century, it now forms part of Brisbane's mature northern suburban belt. The suburb has a quiet, family-oriented character with strong local schooling presence.

Residents benefit from nearby shopping centres, parks and major road links to the city, airport and northern employment precincts. Daily life is suburban and practical, with community facilities and open-space networks supporting active lifestyles. Public transport is primarily bus-based, with rail accessed via surrounding stations. McDowall appeals to families and professionals seeking established housing and reliable access to inner-Brisbane services.

McDowall falls under postcode 4053 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Aspley electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4053
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer North
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Lilley
State Electorate
Aspley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.38°, 152.99°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.29 km²
Elevation
63m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Grovely Station
5 km
Not walkable
Keperra Station
5.5 km
Not walkable
Mitchelton Station
6 km
Not walkable
Carseldine Station
6.5 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Brisbane north bus routes — Brisbane CBD 35-55 min
  • Cross-suburban services — Chermside / Aspley / Everton Park 15-40 min
  • Feeder buses — Nearby rail stations 15-30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
13 km
By Train
45-65 min (bus/drive to station + train)
By Bus
35-55 min
By Car (Peak)
30-55 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-30 min

🛣️ Direct and feeder bus services are typically the most practical public transport option.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Local parks and schools are accessible on foot in many pockets, though major errands often involve bus or car travel.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
38 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

17 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,237
Census 2021
7,612
▲ 5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,876
Income 2021
$55,068
▲ 22.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,610
Born Overseas 1,843

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 288
  • 2. India 197
  • 3. New Zealand 193
  • 4. South Africa 121
  • 5. China 113
  • 6. Italy 82
  • 7. Philippines 58
  • 8. Scotland 44
  • 9. Malaysia 42
  • 10. Hong Kong 41

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,692
English 2,691
Irish 971
Scottish 820
Italian 583
German 454
Chinese 365
Indian 333
Dutch 127
Filipino 116

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,005
Both parents born in Australia
2,418
Both parents born overseas
1,021
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
57.0%
No Religion
34.6%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
489 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,080 (14.2%)
15-19 years
489 (6.4%)
20-24 years
489 (6.4%)
25-34 years
806 (10.6%)
35-44 years
1,154 (15.2%)
45-54 years
1,080 (14.2%)
55-64 years
896 (11.8%)
65-74 years
703 (9.2%)
75-84 years
343 (4.5%)
85+ years
83 (1.1%)

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