Nudgee

QLD 4014 • Greater Brisbane

4,377
Population (2021)
$58,552
Median Income
4.13 km²
Area
$488/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlySuburbanWetlandsWell-ConnectedEstablished

About Nudgee

Nudgee is an established suburb in Brisbane's northern corridor, located approximately 12 kilometres north of the Brisbane CBD in the City of Brisbane. With a population of around 4,400, this compact 4 square kilometre suburb sits at a low elevation near the mouth of Nudgee Creek. The suburb has a mix of older character homes and newer developments, reflecting its gradual transition from a semi-rural area to a well-connected urban neighbourhood.

Nudgee offers a quieter alternative to neighbouring suburbs while maintaining excellent transport links to the city. The suburb is home to Nudgee Golf Club and sits adjacent to the Boondall Wetlands, providing green space and walking trails. Families are drawn to the area for its proximity to well-regarded schools including St Joseph's Nudgee College. Local shops and services cater to daily needs, with larger retail centres in nearby Nundah and Toombul.

Nudgee falls under postcode 4014 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nudgee electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4014
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer North
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.37°, 153.09°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.13 km²
Elevation
9m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Nudgee
0.8 km
10 min
Banyo
1.5 km
18 min
Nundah
3 km
Shorncliffe line

Bus Services

  • 330, 331 — Brisbane CBD via Nundah 35 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
12 km
By Train
25 min
By Bus
35 min
By Car (Peak)
30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
18 min

🛣️ Nudgee station on Shorncliffe line provides regular services to Central.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some daily errands can be done on foot near the station, but many trips require a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$488
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1%

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,578
Census 2021
4,377
22.3% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$46,072
Income 2021
$58,552
27.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,296
Born Overseas 924

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 150
  • 2. New Zealand 144
  • 3. India 84
  • 4. Philippines 61
  • 5. Sri Lanka 33
  • 6. Ireland 32
  • 7. South Africa 31
  • 8. Papua New Guinea 28
  • 9. Germany 21
  • 10. South Korea 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,673
Australian 1,616
Irish 678
Scottish 519
German 270
Italian 146
Australian Aboriginal 107
Indian 102
Dutch 94
Chinese 77

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,432
Both parents born in Australia
1,158
Both parents born overseas
628
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.4%
No Religion
41.9%
Hinduism
1.7%
Buddhism
1.1%
Sikhism
0.6%
Islam
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
311 (7.1%)
5-14 years
568 (13.0%)
15-19 years
234 (5.3%)
20-24 years
206 (4.7%)
25-34 years
687 (15.7%)
35-44 years
792 (18.1%)
45-54 years
554 (12.7%)
55-64 years
409 (9.3%)
65-74 years
262 (6.0%)
75-84 years
169 (3.9%)
85+ years
187 (4.3%)

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