# Geebung

Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Located in: Queensland › Greater Brisbane › Brisbane › 4034, QLD

Area: 4 km²

A significant rise in high-income earners and university qualifications has reshaped Geebung since 2011. It is now a relatively affluent community where typical family incomes are much higher than the national figure. The area is defined by large, detached family homes and a workforce with a strong presence in professional roles. With a high proportion of children and a very walkable layout, it serves as a well-connected suburb for established families in Brisbane.

## Demographics & Identity

The typical resident is 38, matching the state and national figure. Children under 15 make up 19.9% of the population, which is a little above the national average, and there are more people in de facto relationships than in most other similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 4,541 | +5.6% since 2011 |
| Median age | 38 yrs | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 2.3% | +19.0% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 16.2% | -9.6% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 19.9% | +0.6% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 14.0% | +45.7% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Young adults (25–44) 29.2%, Older adults (45–64) 24.3%, Children (0–14) 19.9%, Seniors (65+) 16.2%, Youth (15–24) 10.4%

**Marital status** — Married 44.9%, Never married 37.4%, Divorced 9.0%, Widowed 6.0%, Separated 2.8%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

Most residents were born in Australia, and those born overseas make up 18.4% of the population, which is well below the national figure. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 18.4% | +12.0% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 79.8%, New Zealand 4.4%, England 2.4%, India 1.3%, Philippines 1.0%, China 0.6%, Nepal 0.5%, South Africa 0.4%, Italy 0.2%, Vietnam 0.2%

**Ancestry** — English 37.8%, Australian 36.8%, Irish 15.5%, Scottish 12.1%, German 6.5%, Italian 4.3%, Chinese 2.1%, Indian 2.0%, Filipino 1.4%, Dutch 1.3%, Greek 0.3%, Vietnamese 0.3%

## Language

English is the primary language for 87.3% of the community. While the share of people using another language at home has risen to 9.9% since 2011, this is still far below the national average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 9.9% | +28.5% since 2011 |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.8% | -25.0% since 2016 |

**Language used at home** — English only 87.3%, Mandarin 0.8%, Italian 0.5%, Hindi 0.5%, Vietnamese 0.3%, Cantonese 0.3%, Punjabi 0.3%, Tagalog 0.2%, Arabic 0.1%

## Religion

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 41.3% report having no religion. The proportion of people with no religion has risen by 21 points since 2011, which is consistent with the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 41.3% | +107.7% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — Christianity 50.3%, No religion 41.3%, Not stated 4.7%, Hinduism 2.0%, Buddhism 0.8%, Other religions 0.6%, Islam 0.4%

## Education & Qualifications

The area is well-qualified, with 27.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 66.3% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the national and state averages.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 66.3% | +23.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 27.8% | +45.5% since 2011 |
| Schools | 3 | — |
| Schools per 1,000 children | 3.32 | — |
| Schools within 3 km | 30 | — |
| School enrolments | 897 | — |
| Average school size | 299 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 1,052 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 12 66.3%, Year 10 15.9%, Year 9 or below 6.8%, Year 11 5.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Bachelor degree 30.0%, Certificate III / IV 25.6%, Advanced diploma / diploma 17.3%, Postgraduate degree 7.7%, Graduate diploma / certificate 4.8%, Certificate I / II 1.7%

**Field of qualification** — Management & commerce 22.0%, Engineering & related 14.6%, Society & culture 12.1%, Health 10.9%, Education 8.8%, Architecture & building 5.6%, Food, hospitality & personal services 4.3%, Creative arts 3.8%, Information technology 3.7%, Natural & physical sciences 2.3%, Agriculture & environment 1.1%

## Income

Earnings have grown significantly, with the typical family income now $2,551 per week, which is much higher than in most similar areas. This is reflected in the 29.2% of households earning $3,000 or more weekly, a figure that has risen 20 points since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $956 | +57.5% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $2,164 | +63.0% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $2,551 | +61.0% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 15.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 29.2% | — |

**Household income distribution** — $1,500–$2,999 32.6%, $650–$1,499 20.2%, $3,000–$3,999 15.3%, $4,000 or more 13.9%, Under $650 12.4%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 34.3%, $650–$1,499 30.6%, $1,500–$2,999 24.5%, $3,000 or more 4.2%

## Health & Disability

A little more than 30% of residents have a long-term health condition, with mental health being the most common. Those needing help with daily activities make up 7.5% of the population, which is much higher than most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 30.5% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 10.6% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 7.5% | +44.4% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Mental health 10.6%, Other condition 9.2%, Arthritis 9.1%, Asthma 8.9%, Heart disease 4.6%, Diabetes 4.3%, Cancer 3.1%, Lung condition 1.9%, Dementia 1.7%, Stroke 1.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.2%, One condition 20.4%, Two conditions 6.5%, Three or more 3.7%

## Community Participation

Caring for children is common here, with 30.2% of people providing unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. The area also has a higher rate of former Defence Force members than most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 15.1% | -22.0% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.2% | +25.4% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 30.2% | +3.8% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 4.7% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 20.5% | -11.1% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents have a typical personal income that is a little above the national figure. However, the unemployment rate for this group is 20.8%, which is among the highest for similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 103 | — |
| First Nations median age | 25 yrs | — |
| First Nations Year 12 completion | 46.2% | — |
| First Nations unemployment rate | 20.8% | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $624 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,924 | — |
| Speaks a First Nations language | 5.8% | — |

## Family & Households

Families are generally larger than average, with 2.7 people per home. This is consistent with the high proportion of couples with children, who make up 61.2% of households.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.7 | +3.8% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 14.4% | -13.9% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 22.0% | -1.8% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 61.2%, Couples without children 23.2%, One-parent families 14.4%, Other families 1.2%

**Household size** — 2 people 31.5%, 1 person 22.0%, 3 people 19.2%, 4 people 17.9%, 5 people 6.2%, 6 or more 3.4%

## Housing & Dwellings

Housing is dominated by detached houses, which make up 96.4% of dwellings. Over 91% of homes have three or more bedrooms, far exceeding the national average of 73.8%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $420 | +27.3% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $2,000 | +2.6% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.80 | -27.3% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 25.8% | +4.4% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 30.8% | -14.7% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 96.4% | +1.2% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 91.6% | +2.9% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned with a mortgage 41.8%, Owned outright 30.8%, Rented 25.8%, Not stated 0.9%, Other tenure 0.7%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 96.4%, Flat or apartment 2.5%, Townhouse / semi-detached 0.9%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 54.4%, 4 bedrooms 26.4%, 5 or more 10.7%, 2 bedrooms 6.0%, 1 bedroom 1.5%, Studio / none 0.5%

**Weekly rent distribution** — $350–$549 60.9%, $200–$349 15.8%, $550–$749 12.4%, Under $200 4.5%, $750 or more 1.0%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,800–$2,999 48.7%, $1,000–$1,799 25.4%, Under $1,000 11.9%, $3,000 or more 11.2%

## Transport & Vehicles

Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high density of transit stops. Working from home has also become more common, rising from 3.2% in 2011 to 18.6% in 2021.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 4.3% | -51.5% since 2011 |
| People working from home | 18.6% | +473.5% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 6.1% | -49.5% since 2011 |
| Public transport stops | 38 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 8.37 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 1,328.6 | — |
| Public transport routes | 28 | — |
| Walk to nearest stop (min) | 0 | — |
| Drive time to the city (min) | 15 | — |
| People reachable in 30 min by transit | 35,634 | — |
| People reachable in 45 min by transit | 183,540 | — |
| Transit time to the city (min) | 47 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 53.0%, Worked at home 18.6%, Train 4.9%, Car (passenger) 3.3%, Walked 1.6%, Bus 1.2%, Bicycle 0.8%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 41.3%, 1 vehicle 36.8%, 3 vehicles 11.7%, 4 or more 6.0%, No vehicle 4.3%

## Migration & Movement

The community is relatively stable, with 36.7% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals have also fallen since 2011.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 36.7% | +9.9% since 2011 |
| Recent arrivals from overseas | 7.9% | -59.9% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Employment is strong, with 68% of adults working or looking for work and 62.3% employed full-time. Both figures are well above the national average, with many residents working as professionals.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -15.1% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 68.0% | +6.4% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 62.3% | -2.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Health care & social assistance 15.2%, Construction 9.4%, Education & training 9.3%, Public administration & safety 8.3%, Retail trade 8.2%, Professional & technical 7.8%, Accommodation & food 5.9%, Manufacturing 5.7%, Transport & warehousing 5.3%, Other services 4.0%, Finance & insurance 3.8%, Administrative & support 3.1%, Wholesale trade 2.9%, Arts & recreation 1.9%, Electricity, gas & water 1.7%, Rental & real estate 1.5%, Mining 1.1%, Media & telecommunications 0.8%, Agriculture, forestry & fishing 0.5%

**Occupations people work in** — Professionals 25.1%, Clerical & administrative 15.3%, Managers 13.5%, Technicians & trades 13.0%, Community & personal service 10.8%, Sales workers 8.2%, Labourers 7.4%, Machinery operators & drivers 5.1%

## Economy & Advantage

The suburb is generally advantaged, scoring a 7 out of 10 for overall advantage. This places it above about 70% of similar areas in terms of access to money and job skills.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic disadvantage (IRSD decile) | 8 | — |
| Economic resources (IER decile) | 7 | — |
| Education & occupation (IEO decile) | 7 | — |
| Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD score) | 1,040 | — |
| Population estimate | 4,655 | — |
| Population growth since 2021 | 1.3% | — |
| Businesses | 786 | — |

## Environment & Climate

Geebung receives much more rainfall than the Queensland average, with an annual total of 1,218mm. Average maximum temperatures are well below the state figure.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average annual rainfall | 1,218 | — |
| Average maximum temperature | 26.5 | — |
| Average minimum temperature | 16.0 | — |

## Walkability

The suburb is very walkable, with 99.5% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a park and 99.4% within walking distance of groceries. This far exceeds the state average for access to essential services.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 7.4 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 7.5 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 99.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 99.4% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 93.3% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 97.6% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 99.5% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 84.2% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 18.3 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 159 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 5.2% | — |

## Schools serving Geebung

30 schools, 17,674 students, average ICSEA 1,063.

By sector: Government 19, Catholic 10, Independent 1

By type: Primary 20, Secondary 8, Combined 2

Nearest 10 shown:

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| St Kevin's School | Catholic | Primary | 0.2 km | 356 |
| Geebung State School | Government | Primary | 0.3 km | 391 |
| Geebung Special School | Government | Primary | 0.9 km | 150 |
| Zillmere State School | Government | Primary | 1.1 km | 105 |
| St Dympna's Parish School | Catholic | Primary | 1.4 km | 647 |
| Virginia State School | Government | Primary | 2.0 km | 469 |
| St Joseph's Nudgee College | Catholic | Combined | 2.1 km | 1,730 |
| Wavell Heights State School | Government | Primary | 2.1 km | 398 |
| Jabiru Community College | Independent | Secondary | 2.3 km | 81 |
| Aspley East State School | Government | Primary | 2.4 km | 849 |

## Nearby areas

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/302021030/geebung