Yeronga

QLD 4104 • Greater Brisbane

7,062
Population (2021)
$53,300
Median Income
3.03 km²
Area
$380/wk
Median Rent
RiversideSuburbanFamily-FriendlyMid-RangeEstablished

About Yeronga

Yeronga is a compact inner-southern suburb of Brisbane, located approximately 6 kilometres south of the CBD within the Brisbane City Council area. With a population of 7,062 spread across just 3 square kilometres, it is a moderately dense, established residential suburb with a median age of 39. Median household income of around ,932 per week and a mix of post-war homes, renovated Queenslanders, and newer units reflect a suburb undergoing gradual gentrification while retaining its welcoming neighbourhood character.

Yeronga sits adjacent to the Brisbane River and offers easy access to riverside parklands, cycle paths, and the Yeronga Memorial Park. The suburb is well-connected by rail with Yeronga station providing quick links to the CBD and surrounding employment hubs. A modest local retail strip serves daily needs, while residents benefit from proximity to the broader amenities of nearby Moorooka and Annerley. The suburb attracts professionals, young families, and downsizers who value its balance of inner-city convenience and a quieter, community-oriented pace of life.

Yeronga falls under postcode 4104 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Miller electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4104
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner South-West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.51°, 153.01°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.03 km²
Elevation
15m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$380
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
6.5%

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

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,535
Census 2021
7,062
8.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$43,992
Income 2021
$53,300
21.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,021
Born Overseas 1,734

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 254
  • 2. New Zealand 195
  • 3. India 74
  • 4. Vietnam 65
  • 5. Philippines 54
  • 6. United States 50
  • 7. China 48
  • 8. South Africa 46
  • 9. Germany 42
  • 10. Malaysia 33

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,658
Australian 2,158
Irish 1,103
Scottish 896
German 479
Chinese 250
Italian 240
Greek 151
Indian 126
Dutch 124

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,609
Both parents born in Australia
2,078
Both parents born overseas
1,042
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
44.8%
No Religion
43.8%
Buddhism
2.1%
Hinduism
1.3%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
0.4%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
354 (5.0%)
5-14 years
603 (8.5%)
15-19 years
366 (5.2%)
20-24 years
669 (9.5%)
25-34 years
1,072 (15.2%)
35-44 years
987 (14.0%)
45-54 years
900 (12.7%)
55-64 years
801 (11.3%)
65-74 years
597 (8.5%)
75-84 years
463 (6.6%)
85+ years
245 (3.5%)

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