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Mitchelton

QLD 4053 • Greater Brisbane

9,244
Population (2021)
$53,560
Median Income
4.29 km²
Area
50m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyWell-ConnectedCafé CultureGrowth Suburb

About Mitchelton

Mitchelton is a leafy residential suburb located 9 kilometres north-west of the Brisbane CBD, within the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 9,200, the suburb has a balanced demographic of young professionals, families, and retirees. Mitchelton features a mix of Queenslander homes and modern townhouses, giving it a charming character that blends old and new. The suburb sits at an elevation of 50 metres and covers approximately 4.3 square kilometres.

Mitchelton is well-served by amenities including Brookside Shopping Centre, local cafés along Blackwood Street, and green spaces such as Teralba Park. The suburb has a vibrant community feel with regular farmers markets and a growing café culture. Fort-two per cent of residents are couples with children, making it a popular family suburb. Local schools include Mitchelton State School and Mitchelton State High School.

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

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4053
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer North
LGA
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Ryan
State Electorate
Ferny Grove
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.41°, 152.97°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.29 km²
Elevation
50m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mitchelton
0.15 km
2 min
Oxford Park
0.9 km
11 min
Gaythorne
1.5 km
18 min
Enoggera
2.2 km
27 min

Bus Services

  • 390 — Brisbane CBD via Enoggera 25 min
  • 391 — Brookside to Brisbane CBD 30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
9 km
By Train
20 min
By Bus
30 min
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Ferny Grove line provides frequent services

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot, especially near Blackwood Street and Brookside Shopping Centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Shop 16 99 Osborne Road Mitchelton 4053 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,559
Census 2021
9,244
▲ 8.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,056
Income 2021
$53,560
▲ 24.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 7,282
Born Overseas 1,601

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 311
  • 2. New Zealand 201
  • 3. South Africa 90
  • 4. India 87
  • 5. United States 58
  • 6. Scotland 53
  • 7. China 46
  • 8. Ireland 44
  • 9. Philippines 41
  • 10. Germany 35
  • 11. Canada 31
  • 12. Malaysia 31
  • 13. Papua New Guinea 30
  • 14. Japan 26
  • 15. Italy 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,685
Australian 3,544
Irish 1,575
Scottish 1,204
German 584
Italian 258
Chinese 213
Australian Aboriginal 208
Dutch 175
Indian 142

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

5,396
Both parents born in Australia
1,921
Both parents born overseas
1,477
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.1%
No Religion
43.6%
Buddhism
1.1%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
631 (6.8%)
5-14 years
1,241 (13.4%)
15-19 years
544 (5.9%)
20-24 years
551 (6.0%)
25-34 years
1,290 (14.0%)
35-44 years
1,480 (16.0%)
45-54 years
1,288 (13.9%)
55-64 years
899 (9.7%)
65-74 years
620 (6.7%)
75-84 years
404 (4.4%)
85+ years
303 (3.3%)

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