Region (SA4) · Area profile
Brisbane - North
187 km²
A well-qualified and high-earning population sets Brisbane - North apart from the rest of the state. The area is a professional hub where over 30% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, and typical family incomes are much higher than the national figure. This ability to attract skilled workers is reflected in the community's growth, with the population rising 18% since 2011. It is a modern, urban community that blends a high standard of living with a diverse, international population.
An affluent area whose schools serve an equally well-off community.
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The area is a little younger than the state and national averages, with a typical resident aged 37. De facto relationships are more common here than in most other similar areas, rising 2.6 percentage points since 2011.
People born overseas make up 25.5% of the population, which is a little above the Queensland average. This international character has grown over the last decade, with the share of overseas-born residents rising 3.5 percentage points since 2011.
Language diversity is high, with 17.1% of people using a language other than English at home—well above the state average. This trend has climbed 4.8 percentage points since 2011, though the proportion of people who speak little or no English remains about the same as the state's 1.8%.
About 38.8% of residents report no religion, which is about the same as the national figure. This group has grown significantly, rising 18 percentage points since 2011.
Educational attainment is very high, with 30.6% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, well above the national figure of 26.3%. Year 12 completion is also far above the state average at 68.1%.
Incomes are much higher than in most similar areas, with a typical family earning $2,385 a week. The number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen 15 percentage points since 2011, consistent with the area's highly qualified workforce.
Mental health conditions are slightly more common here than in the rest of the country, affecting 10.1% of the population. Other health indicators, such as the rate of people needing help with daily activities, are around the middle for its level.
Unpaid childcare is more common here than in most similar areas, with 27.7% of people providing this care. Notably, the rate of people who served in the Defence Force is much higher than in most other areas.
First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 55.8%, which is far above the national average of 37.0%. Their typical personal income is also well above the national figure.
Homes here tend to be larger than in most areas, with 2.5 people per home. About 58.1% of households consist of couples with children.
The rental market is prominent, with 34.8% of households renting—well above the national average. Detached houses are much less common here than in other similar areas, and typical weekly rents of $395 are higher than the state average.
Public transport use is much higher than in most areas, supported by a high number of routes and stops. Working from home has also surged, rising 16 percentage points since 2011 to 18.9%.
The population is quite mobile, with 44.6% of residents having moved in the last five years. This is well above the national average of 40.7%.
Employment levels are among the highest for its level, with 67.2% of adults working or looking for work. The workforce is heavily concentrated in health care, professional services, and retail.
The area continues to grow, with a population increase of 7.1% since 2021, which is higher than most similar areas.
The climate is much wetter than the state average, with annual rainfall of 1,218mm. Maximum temperatures are well below the state average, while minimums are among the highest for this level.
This is a very walkable area, with a score of 7.0. Almost all homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a 15-minute walk of a park, far exceeding state averages.