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Petrie Terrace

QLD 4000 • Greater Brisbane

1,168
Population (2021)
$55,224
Median Income
0.32 km²
Area
$435/wk
Median Rent
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About Petrie Terrace

Petrie Terrace is a compact inner-city suburb in Brisbane, Queensland, located just 2.5 kilometres west of the Brisbane CBD. Covering only 0.3 square kilometres, it has a population of about 1,168 (2021 census) with a high density of approximately 3,900 residents per square kilometre. The suburb is part of the Paddington Ward in the City of Brisbane and sits at an elevation of 32 metres.

Petrie Terrace is a vibrant inner-city neighbourhood popular with young professionals and students drawn to its proximity to the CBD, Suncorp Stadium, and the Caxton Street entertainment precinct. The area features a mix of heritage Queenslander homes and modern apartment living. Residents enjoy walkable access to cafés, bars, restaurants, and cultural venues, with the lively Paddington and Milton neighbourhoods on its doorstep.

Petrie Terrace falls under postcode 4000 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the McConnel electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4000
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner North
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Brisbane
State Electorate
McConnel
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.46°, 153.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
0.32 km²
Elevation
26m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Roma Street
0.8 km
10 min
Milton
1 km
12 min

Bus Services

  • 375, 379 — Paddington to Brisbane CBD 5-10 min
  • 598, 599 — Suncorp Stadium shuttle (event days) 5 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
2.5 km
By Train
5 min from Roma Street
By Bus
5-10 min
By Car (Peak)
10-15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5-8 min

🛣️ Highly walkable to CBD; many residents walk or cycle to work

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent walkability with most daily errands achievable on foot. Close to CBD, public transport, and entertainment.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Petrie Terrace Petrie Terrace 4000 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$435
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,665
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
31 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,124
Census 2021
1,168
▲ 3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$42,744
Income 2021
$55,224
▲ 29.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 820
Born Overseas 271

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 37
  • 2. New Zealand 25
  • 3. China 14
  • 4. Germany 13
  • 5. Brazil 11
  • 6. Japan 11
  • 7. Thailand 9
  • 8. Vietnam 9
  • 9. France 8
  • 10. India 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 414
Australian 335
Irish 204
Scottish 182
German 65
Italian 49
Chinese 42
Dutch 38
French 23
Indian 20

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

579
Both parents born in Australia
306
Both parents born overseas
196
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
56.5%
Christianity
29.9%
Buddhism
2.3%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.9%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
28 (2.4%)
5-14 years
55 (4.7%)
15-19 years
52 (4.5%)
20-24 years
193 (16.5%)
25-34 years
330 (28.3%)
35-44 years
168 (14.4%)
45-54 years
162 (13.9%)
55-64 years
90 (7.7%)
65-74 years
57 (4.9%)
75-84 years
27 (2.3%)
85+ years
3 (0.3%)

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