What is Nathan known for?

Nathan is best known as the home of Griffith University's Nathan campus, one of Queensland's largest university campuses. The suburb is also noted for its bushland character, bordering Toohey Forest Park and offering walking and mountain biking trails in a green, hilly setting.

How far is Nathan from Brisbane CBD?

Nathan is approximately 12 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD, about a 15–35 minute drive or 20–30 minute bus ride via the South East Busway depending on traffic.

Does Nathan have public transport?

Nathan is well-connected by Brisbane Metro and South East Busway services providing frequent express buses to Brisbane CBD. The nearest train stations are Altandi and Salisbury on the Beenleigh/Gold Coast Line, approximately 2 kilometres away.

What is the population of Nathan?

According to the 2021 Census, Nathan has a population of 1,085 residents with a notably young median age of 28, reflecting the significant student population associated with Griffith University's Nathan campus.

Is Nathan a good place to live?

Nathan suits students, academics, and those who value a green, quiet lifestyle close to Brisbane's south. Its bushland setting, affordable rents, and busway connections to the CBD make it particularly popular with university students and young professionals.

What is the postcode for Nathan?

The postcode for Nathan, Queensland is 4111.

Nathan

QLD 4111 • Greater Brisbane

1,085

Population (2021)

$30,628

Median Income

5.27 km²

Area

$300/wk

Median Rent

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About Nathan

Nathan is a hilly suburban locality in Brisbane's southern corridor, situated approximately 12 kilometres south of Brisbane CBD within Brisbane City Council. With a population of 1,085 across 5.3 square kilometres and an elevation of around 96 metres, it is a green, semi-residential area characterised by bushland, academic facilities, and low-density housing. The suburb has a notably young demographic with a median age of just 28, driven significantly by the presence of Griffith University's Nathan campus — one of Australia's largest university campuses.

Griffith University dominates the suburb's character, bringing a vibrant student community and supporting facilities to the area. The surrounding bushland and proximity to Toohey Forest Park provide excellent walking and mountain biking trails, giving Nathan a green, campus-town atmosphere uncommon in Brisbane's south. Bus services connect the suburb to Brisbane CBD via the South East Busway, and the surrounding areas of Mount Gravatt and Salisbury offer shopping, dining, and everyday services for students and residents alike.

Nathan falls under postcode 4111 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toohey electorate.

📍 Location

State

Queensland

Postcode

4111

Urban Area

Brisbane City - Outer South

LGA / Council

Brisbane

Federal Electorate

Moreton

State Electorate

Toohey

Type

Major Urban

Timezone

Brisbane (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-27.55°, 153.05°

Statistical Area

Greater Brisbane

Area

5.27 km²

Elevation

96m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Altandi

2 km

25 min

Salisbury

2.5 km

30 min

Bus Services

Brisbane Metro / South East Busway services — Brisbane CBD (Cultural Centre / Roma Street) 20-30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance

12 km

By Train

Approx 25-30 min from Altandi station to Brisbane Central via Beenleigh Line

By Car (Peak)

20-35 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

15-20 min

🛣️ South East Busway provides frequent bus connections to CBD; Griffith University served by on-campus bus stops

Walkability Car-Dependent

Campus and forest make walking pleasant on-site, but surrounding roads and limited retail mean a car or bus is needed for most errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

No schools listed for this postcode.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)

$300

Median Mortgage (monthly)

$1,950

Avg Household Size

2.3 people

Median Age

28 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

1,183

Census 2021

1,085

▼ 8.3% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016

$22,516

Income 2021

$30,628

▲ 36.0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 775

Born Overseas 237

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

1. New Zealand 29
2. England 24
3. China 18
4. Philippines 16
5. India 15
6. Hong Kong 12
7. Malaysia 9
8. Papua New Guinea 9
9. Germany 8
10. Scotland 8
11. Japan 7
12. Sri Lanka 7
13. Vietnam 7
14. Canada 6
15. Brazil 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 383

Australian 380

Irish 157

Scottish 110

German 77

Chinese 55

Australian Aboriginal 26

Italian 25

Filipino 22

Indian 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

553

Both parents born in Australia

285

Both parents born overseas

169

One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion

49.3%

Christianity

35.9%

Buddhism

2.8%

Hinduism

1.6%

Islam

0.8%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years

34 (3.1%)

5-14 years

82 (7.6%)

15-19 years

175 (16.1%)

20-24 years

215 (19.8%)

25-34 years

138 (12.7%)

35-44 years

118 (10.9%)

45-54 years

106 (9.8%)

55-64 years

108 (10.0%)

65-74 years

74 (6.8%)

75-84 years

40 (3.7%)

85+ years

13 (1.2%)