Sub-region (SA3) · Area profile

Brisbane Inner - West

22 km²

Brisbane Inner - West stands out for an exceptionally well-educated community, with a youthful population.

Beyond that, it has high household incomes and far more renters than most areas.

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📍 Brisbane Inner - West, Sub-region (SA3)

Demographics & Identity

Total population60,333▲ +12.7%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▲ +9.7%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.0%People aged 65 and over10.8%Children under 1516.5%People in a de facto relationship14.1%▲ +17.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 32%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Youth (15–24) (17%).

Young adults (25–44)31.6%

Older adults (45–64)23.7%

Youth (15–24)17.5%

Children (0–14)16.5%

Seniors (65+)10.8%

Marital status

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Never married at 48%, followed by Married (40%) and Divorced (7%).

Never married48%
Married40%
Divorced7%
Widowed2%
Separated2%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia72.9%

England4.1%

New Zealand2.5%

China1.9%

South Africa1.1%

India1.0%

Italy0.4%

Philippines0.4%

Nepal0.3%

Vietnam0.3%

Ancestry

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is English at 31%, followed by Australian (26%) and Irish (15%).

English39.4%

Australian32.5%

Irish18.3%

Scottish13.8%

German6.3%

Chinese4.9%

Italian4.4%

Dutch1.8%

Indian1.8%

Greek0.9%

Language

People using another language at home13.4%

Language used at home

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is English only at 94%, followed by Mandarin (3%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only83.5%

Mandarin2.6%

Cantonese0.6%

Italian0.6%

Hindi0.5%

Vietnamese0.3%

Arabic0.2%

Greek0.2%

Tagalog0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Religion

People with no religion48.9%

Religious affiliation

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (44%) and Buddhism (1%).

No religion51%
Christianity44%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Islam1%
Other religions0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1285.5%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher52.7%

Highest year of school

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Year 12 at 89%, followed by Year 10 (6%) and Year 11 (3%).

Year 1285.5%

Year 106.0%

Year 112.8%

Year 9 or below1.8%

Highest qualification level

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 48%, followed by Postgraduate degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (12%).

Bachelor degree44.4%

Postgraduate degree18.8%

Advanced diploma / diploma10.8%

Certificate III / IV10.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate6.4%

Certificate I / II1.0%

Field of qualification

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Management & commerce at 24%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Health (14%).

Management & commerce22.5%

Society & culture15.8%

Health12.6%

Engineering & related9.8%

Creative arts7.2%

Education7.1%

Natural & physical sciences5.1%

Architecture & building4.7%

Information technology3.6%

Food, hospitality & personal services2.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,145▲ +33.1%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,386▲ +24.7%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$3,355▲ +34.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week25.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week38.6%

Household income distribution

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is $4,000 or more at 29%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (28%) and $650–$1,499 (20%).

$4,000 or more27.4%

$1,500–$2,99926.7%

$650–$1,49918.4%

$3,000–$3,99911.1%

Under $65010.2%

Personal income distribution

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Under $650 at 32%, followed by $650–$1,499 (28%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

Under $65031.0%

$650–$1,49927.2%

$1,500–$2,99924.0%

$3,000 or more13.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.9%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities2.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is None at 75%, followed by One condition (20%) and Two conditions (4%).

None70.6%

One condition18.5%

Two conditions4.0%

Three or more1.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Mental health at 25%, followed by Asthma (21%) and Other condition (20%).

Mental health9.4%

Asthma7.9%

Other condition7.6%

Arthritis4.7%

Heart disease2.6%

Cancer2.5%

Diabetes2.0%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers20.7%People providing unpaid care10.2%People caring for children unpaid25.5%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.5→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families9.1%People living alone27.0%▲ +7.0%since 2011

Family composition

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Couples with children at 61%, followed by Couples without children (28%) and One-parent families (9%).

Couples with children61%
Couples without children28%
One-parent families9%
Other families2%

Household size

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is 2 people at 34%, followed by 1 person (27%) and 3 people (16%).

2 people33.6%

1 person27.0%

3 people16.0%

4 people15.7%

5 people6.2%

6 or more1.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$430▲ +13.2%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,513▲ +6.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting41.4%Homes owned outright25.1%Separate (detached) houses56.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms59.6%▼ -2.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Rented at 42%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (32%) and Owned outright (25%).

Rented42%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Owned outright25%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Separate house at 57%, followed by Flat or apartment (38%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (5%).

Separate house57%
Flat or apartment38%
Townhouse / semi-detached5%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is 2 bedrooms at 31%, followed by 3 bedrooms (29%) and 4 bedrooms (20%).

2 bedrooms30.4%

3 bedrooms28.4%

4 bedrooms19.8%

5 or more11.4%

1 bedroom8.6%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is $350–$549 at 51%, followed by $200–$349 (20%) and $550–$749 (17%).

$350–$54949.8%

$200–$34919.7%

$550–$74916.8%

$750 or more7.7%

Under $2004.0%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is $3,000 or more at 40%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (29%) and $1,000–$1,799 (19%).

$3,000 or more38.3%

$1,800–$2,99927.3%

$1,000–$1,79918.0%

Under $1,00011.0%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.2%▼ -22.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 43%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (10%).

1 vehicle42.7%

2 vehicles34.7%

3 vehicles9.7%

No vehicle8.2%

4 or more4.7%

How people get to work

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Car (driver) at 46%, followed by Worked at home (34%) and Bus (6%).

Car (driver)38.4%

Worked at home28.3%

Bus4.7%

Walked4.0%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Train2.7%

Bicycle2.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years52.6%Recent arrivals from overseas21.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.2%Labour-force participation74.1%Employed full-time59.4%

Industries people work in

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Professional & technical at 17%, followed by Health care & social assistance (16%) and Education & training (11%).

Professional & technical16.6%

Health care & social assistance15.3%

Education & training11.0%

Accommodation & food7.1%

Retail trade7.0%

Public administration & safety6.6%

Construction5.2%

Finance & insurance5.1%

Administrative & support2.9%

Manufacturing2.7%

Occupations people work in

In Brisbane Inner - West, the largest group is Professionals at 42%, followed by Managers (17%) and Clerical & administrative (12%).

Professionals41.6%

Managers16.3%

Clerical & administrative11.6%

Community & personal service9.3%

Sales workers7.2%

Technicians & trades6.7%

Labourers4.2%

Machinery operators & drivers1.8%

Areas within Brisbane Inner - West

Ashgrove Auchenflower Bardon Paddington - Milton Red Hill (Qld)Toowong

Nearby areas

Brisbane Inner Sherwood - Indooroopilly The Gap - Enoggera Brisbane Inner - North Chermside Holland Park - Yeronga Brisbane Inner - East Centenary

👥 Demographics & Identity