Wakerley

QLD 4154 • Greater Brisbane

8,718
Population (2021)
$62,348
Median Income
4.80 km²
Area
14m
Elevation
Family-FriendlySuburbanBaysideGrowth SuburbModern

About Wakerley

Wakerley is a residential suburb in Brisbane's eastern corridor, approximately 14 kilometres from the CBD. With a population of around 8,700, it sits within the City of Brisbane and is characterised by modern housing developments and family-oriented living. The suburb has a relatively young demographic profile and higher-than-average household incomes, reflecting its appeal to working professionals and young families.

Residents enjoy proximity to several parks and green spaces, including the expansive Tingalpa Creek Reserve and nearby Manly Harbour. The suburb offers convenient access to Westfield Carindale and local shopping centres along Manly Road. Wakerley attracts families seeking affordable bayside living with good access to schools, childcare centres, and recreational facilities including cycling paths along the creek corridors.

Wakerley falls under postcode 4154 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Chatsworth electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4154
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 153.16°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.80 km²
Elevation
14m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Manly
5.2 km
64 min
Wynnum
4.8 km
58 min
Wynnum Central
5.5 km
67 min

Bus Services

  • 250 — Wynnum / Manly 15 min
  • 271 — Carindale / CBD 35 min
  • 270 — Capalaba 20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
14 km
By Train
35 min (via Manly)
By Bus
45-55 min
By Car (Peak)
30-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Bus to Wynnum then train is common commute route

Walkability Car-Dependent

Suburban layout with limited walkable amenities; most errands require driving

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$510
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,362
Avg Household Size
3.1 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,445
Census 2021
8,718
3.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$53,144
Income 2021
$62,348
17.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,043
Born Overseas 2,529

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 441
  • 2. England 410
  • 3. South Africa 369
  • 4. India 133
  • 5. China 123
  • 6. Iran 68
  • 7. Scotland 67
  • 8. Philippines 59
  • 9. Fiji 50
  • 10. Ireland 50
  • 11. South Korea 49
  • 12. United States 42
  • 13. Sri Lanka 41
  • 14. Canada 36
  • 15. Brazil 27

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,520
Australian 2,817
Scottish 969
Irish 929
German 445
Chinese 329
Italian 312
Indian 251
South African 205
Dutch 190

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,008
Both parents born in Australia
3,289
Both parents born overseas
1,251
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.3%
No Religion
36.8%
Hinduism
2.8%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
1.0%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
623 (7.1%)
5-14 years
1,692 (19.4%)
15-19 years
616 (7.1%)
20-24 years
387 (4.4%)
25-34 years
745 (8.5%)
35-44 years
1,594 (18.3%)
45-54 years
1,474 (16.9%)
55-64 years
807 (9.3%)
65-74 years
515 (5.9%)
75-84 years
218 (2.5%)
85+ years
50 (0.6%)

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