Thornlands

QLD 4164 • Greater Brisbane

19,263
Population (2021)
$47,840
Median Income
21.65 km²
Area
$470/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyElevatedSchool ZoneEstablished

About Thornlands

Thornlands is a family-focused suburb of 19,500 residents in Brisbane's Redlands, 25 kilometres southeast of the CBD. The suburb occupies elevated land with some bay glimpses, offering a quieter alternative to bayside neighbours. Shopping at Victoria Point and Cleveland is nearby, while the Cleveland rail line serves the region.

The suburb is distinctly family-oriented—quality homes, excellent schools, and a community focused on children and outdoor living. The relatively high incomes reflect professional families drawn by schools and lifestyle. Thornlands attracts established families seeking Redlands living with space, privacy, and quality schools away from the tourist areas.

Thornlands falls under postcode 4164 and is governed by Redland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Redlands electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4164
Urban Area
Redland
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.57°, 153.26°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
21.65 km²
Elevation
31m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

38 state housing + 45 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
14,694
Census 2021
19,263
31.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$39,052
Income 2021
$47,840
22.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,825
Born Overseas 4,932

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 1,405
  • 2. New Zealand 989
  • 3. South Africa 487
  • 4. India 215
  • 5. Scotland 172
  • 6. Philippines 167
  • 7. China 79
  • 8. Ireland 72
  • 9. Germany 63
  • 10. Zimbabwe 63

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 8,644
Australian 6,904
Scottish 2,335
Irish 2,066
German 1,080
Italian 535
Australian Aboriginal 455
Dutch 414
New Zealander 345
South African 327

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,907
Both parents born in Australia
6,070
Both parents born overseas
2,698
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.9%
No Religion
42.7%
Hinduism
0.9%
Buddhism
0.7%
Sikhism
0.7%
Islam
0.5%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,240 (6.4%)
5-14 years
2,895 (15.0%)
15-19 years
1,440 (7.5%)
20-24 years
1,233 (6.4%)
25-34 years
2,321 (12.0%)
35-44 years
2,625 (13.6%)
45-54 years
2,658 (13.8%)
55-64 years
2,165 (11.2%)
65-74 years
1,564 (8.1%)
75-84 years
809 (4.2%)
85+ years
324 (1.7%)

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