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South Brisbane

QLD 4101 • Greater Brisbane

14,292
Population (2021)
$45,916
Median Income
1.98 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
Cultural PrecinctInner CityUrbanRiverside

About South Brisbane

South Brisbane is Brisbane's cultural and creative heartland, a vibrant inner suburb of 14,300 residents directly across the river from the CBD. The Queensland Cultural Centre, South Bank Parklands, and GOMA make it the state's cultural precinct. Excellent bus and rail connectivity serves residents and visitors.

Life here is intensely urban and cultural—world-class galleries, riverside dining, and the South Bank beach create a unique atmosphere. High-rise living dominates, with students and young professionals the main demographics. South Brisbane attracts culture seekers, young professionals, and those wanting Brisbane's most dynamic inner-city lifestyle.

South Brisbane falls under postcode 4101 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the South Brisbane electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4101
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner South
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Griffith
State Electorate
South Brisbane
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 153.02°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
1.98 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Boundary Street South Brisbane 4101 QLD
  • Woolworths
    217 Grey St South Brisbane 4101 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
1.9 people
Median Age
29 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.2%

44 state housing + 27 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,196
Census 2021
14,292
▲ 98.6% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$38,688
Income 2021
$45,916
▲ 18.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,644
Born Overseas 7,071

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,697
  • 2. England 496
  • 3. India 394
  • 4. New Zealand 379
  • 5. South Korea 358
  • 6. Taiwan 272
  • 7. Hong Kong 240
  • 8. Philippines 213
  • 9. Malaysia 210
  • 10. Vietnam 192

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,125
Chinese 2,909
Australian 2,335
Irish 1,120
Scottish 944
Indian 496
German 491
Italian 414
Korean 399
Filipino 291

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,435
Both parents born in Australia
7,899
Both parents born overseas
1,308
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.3%
Christianity
25.8%
Buddhism
4.1%
Hinduism
2.5%
Islam
2.1%
Judaism
0.2%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
355 (2.5%)
5-14 years
802 (5.6%)
15-19 years
1,133 (7.9%)
20-24 years
2,550 (17.8%)
25-34 years
4,229 (29.6%)
35-44 years
2,081 (14.6%)
45-54 years
1,398 (9.8%)
55-64 years
836 (5.8%)
65-74 years
563 (3.9%)
75-84 years
262 (1.8%)
85+ years
83 (0.6%)

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