New Farm
QLD 4005 • Greater Brisbane
About New Farm
New Farm is one of Brisbane's most vibrant inner suburbs, just 2 kilometres northeast of the CBD. The suburb features the beloved New Farm Park, heritage homes, trendy Brunswick Street, and a strong LGBTQ+ community presence.
Urban village lifestyle defines New Farm—farmers markets, riverside walks, and café culture create Brisbane's most desirable inner-city living. The community attracts progressive professionals seeking character and convenience.
New Farm falls under postcode 4005 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the McConnel electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4005
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner North
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.47°, 153.05°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
2.09 km²
Elevation
12m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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36 Villiers Street
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Cnr James and Heal Streets
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$405
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,264
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
39 years
Demographics
Census 2016
12,542
Census 2021
12,197
▼ 2.8% decline
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$55,172
Income 2021
$63,752
▲ 15.6% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Compare New Farm With
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
8,011
Born Overseas
3,395
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 529
- 2. New Zealand 366
- 3. Italy 160
- 4. China 148
- 5. Nepal 121
- 6. United States 120
- 7. South Africa 119
- 8. Brazil 104
- 9. Philippines 87
- 10. Ireland 81
- 11. Scotland 79
- 12. India 75
- 13. Germany 71
- 14. Malaysia 68
- 15. Vietnam 67
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
English
4,576
Australian
2,994
Irish
2,133
Scottish
1,578
Italian
885
German
719
Chinese
493
Dutch
196
French
176
Polish
163
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
5,725
Both parents born in Australia
3,929
Both parents born overseas
1,662
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
No Religion
47.0%
Christianity
39.6%
Buddhism
2.3%
Hinduism
1.3%
Islam
0.4%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
423 (3.5%)
5-14 years
711 (5.8%)
15-19 years
311 (2.5%)
20-24 years
857 (7.0%)
25-34 years
2,791 (22.9%)
35-44 years
1,902 (15.6%)
45-54 years
1,541 (12.6%)
55-64 years
1,481 (12.1%)
65-74 years
1,237 (10.1%)
75-84 years
653 (5.4%)
85+ years
274 (2.2%)