Suburb / Locality · Area profile
Brisbane City
2 km²
A massive 52.9% of people in Brisbane City were born overseas, making it one of the most international hubs in the country. This is a young, professional community where the typical resident is just 31. Most people live in apartments and work in high-skill roles, contributing to a population that is noticeably younger and more educated than the national average. It is a high-density urban center where a large proportion of residents are recent arrivals from abroad.
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The area is very young, with a typical age of 31 and a far lower share of children and seniors than the Queensland average. This age profile is reflected in the social makeup, where people in de facto relationships are much more common than in most other areas.
Born overseas figures are far above the national average at 52.9%. This diversity is seen in the ancestry data, with Chinese (16.2%) and English (24.2%) being the most common backgrounds.
Language diversity is very high, with 40.6% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the Queensland figure, and it means that 5% of residents speak little or no English.
The community is more likely to be non-religious than most areas, with 47.6% reporting no religion. This is well above the national figure of 38.9%.
Education levels are exceptionally high, with 45.8% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far above the national average, and 79.4% of residents have completed Year 12.
Typical incomes are higher than in most areas, with personal weekly pay reaching $894. Those earning $2,000 or more per week are much more common here than across Australia.
Residents are generally healthier than average, with a long-term health condition rate of 18.0%, which is far below the Queensland average. Those needing help with daily activities are also much less common.
Unpaid care and housework are much less frequent here than in other areas, which is consistent with the very low number of children in the community.
First Nations residents have a Year 12 completion rate of 78.8%, which is far above the national figure. However, their typical personal income is a little below the national average.
Living arrangements are distinct, with 42.7% of people living alone. This is far above the national average, and homes are much smaller, averaging just 1.8 people.
The area is almost entirely apartments, with 98.9% of homes being flats. Renting is far more common than elsewhere at 66.5%, and typical weekly rents are well above the state average at $460.
Public transport use is very high, and 41.1% of homes have no motor vehicle. This is supported by a huge number of transit stops and the fact that 30% of people walk to work.
The population is highly mobile, with 75.4% of people moving in the last five years. This is far above the national figure and is driven by recent overseas arrivals, who make up 46.9% of the population.
More adults are working or looking for work here than in most areas, though the unemployment rate is also much higher than the national average at 8.3%. Many work in professional roles or the food and accommodation industry.
This is a walker's paradise with a score of 9.5. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, parks, and public transport.