Region (SA4) · Area profile

Brisbane - South

265 km²

Brisbane - South is characterised by a youthful population and far more university graduates than most areas.

It's also marked by far more renters than most areas and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Brisbane - South, Region (SA4)

Demographics & Identity

Total population371,026▲ +18.1%since 2011 Median age35 yrs▲ +2.9%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.5%People aged 65 and over13.1%Children under 1518.4%People in a de facto relationship10.9%▲ +22.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)32.7%

Older adults (45–64)22.4%

Children (0–14)18.4%

Youth (15–24)13.4%

Seniors (65+)13.1%

Marital status

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (39%) and Divorced (7%).

Married47%
Never married39%
Divorced7%
Widowed4%
Separated3%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Australia at 75%, followed by China (8%) and India (5%).

Australia58.5%

China5.9%

India4.0%

New Zealand3.2%

England2.3%

Philippines1.3%

Vietnam1.2%

South Africa0.9%

Nepal0.3%

Italy0.3%

Ancestry

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is English at 27%, followed by Australian (23%) and Chinese (14%).

English27.3%

Australian24.0%

Chinese14.4%

Irish9.9%

Scottish8.1%

Indian5.1%

German4.3%

Italian2.8%

Filipino1.9%

Greek1.8%

Language

People using another language at home34.7%

Language used at home

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is English only at 76%, followed by Mandarin (11%) and Cantonese (4%).

English only61.3%

Mandarin9.3%

Cantonese3.0%

Punjabi1.8%

Vietnamese1.5%

Hindi1.1%

Greek0.9%

Arabic0.9%

Tagalog0.6%

Italian0.4%

Religion

People with no religion39.6%

Religious affiliation

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Christianity at 44%, followed by No religion (42%) and Islam (4%).

Christianity44%
No religion42%
Islam4%
Buddhism4%
Hinduism4%
Other religions2%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1274.7%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher38.2%

Highest year of school

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Year 12 at 78%, followed by Year 10 (12%) and Year 9 or below (6%).

Year 1274.7%

Year 1011.0%

Year 9 or below5.9%

Year 113.7%

Highest qualification level

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 41%, followed by Certificate III / IV (20%) and Postgraduate degree (16%).

Bachelor degree36.5%

Certificate III / IV17.3%

Postgraduate degree14.6%

Advanced diploma / diploma14.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate4.6%

Certificate I / II1.5%

Field of qualification

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Management & commerce at 26%, followed by Engineering & related (14%) and Health (13%).

Management & commerce23.1%

Engineering & related12.4%

Health12.1%

Society & culture12.1%

Education7.3%

Information technology4.8%

Creative arts4.7%

Architecture & building4.2%

Food, hospitality & personal services4.2%

Natural & physical sciences4.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$875▲ +38.0%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,022▲ +38.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,309▲ +34.1%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week14.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week27.3%

Household income distribution

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (24%) and $4,000 or more (16%).

$1,500–$2,99931.5%

$650–$1,49922.5%

$4,000 or more15.0%

Under $65012.7%

$3,000–$3,99912.3%

Personal income distribution

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Under $650 at 40%, followed by $650–$1,499 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (22%).

Under $65037.6%

$650–$1,49931.7%

$1,500–$2,99920.4%

$3,000 or more5.2%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition24.0%People with a mental health condition8.2%People needing help with daily activities4.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is None at 74%, followed by One condition (18%) and Two conditions (5%).

None70.0%

One condition17.0%

Two conditions4.8%

Three or more2.2%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Mental health at 20%, followed by Other condition (19%) and Asthma (18%).

Mental health8.2%

Other condition8.1%

Asthma7.3%

Arthritis6.0%

Diabetes3.9%

Heart disease3.2%

Cancer2.4%

Lung condition1.2%

Stroke0.7%

Dementia0.6%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.7%People providing unpaid care10.7%People caring for children unpaid27.7%People who served in the Defence Force2.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework19.3%

Family & Households

Average household size2.7→ 0.0%since 2011 One-parent families12.4%People living alone22.2%▲ +2.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Couples with children at 62%, followed by Couples without children (24%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples with children62%
Couples without children24%
One-parent families12%
Other families2%

Household size

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is 2 people at 32%, followed by 1 person (22%) and 3 people (18%).

2 people31.5%

1 person22.2%

3 people18.2%

4 people17.6%

5 people6.9%

6 or more3.5%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$405▲ +15.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,000→ 0.0%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting35.6%Homes owned outright26.3%Separate (detached) houses69.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms77.2%▼ -1.6%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Rented at 36%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (36%) and Owned outright (27%).

Rented36%
Owned with a mortgage36%
Owned outright27%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Separate house at 70%, followed by Flat or apartment (15%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (15%).

Separate house70%
Flat or apartment15%
Townhouse / semi-detached15%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 37%, followed by 4 bedrooms (29%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms36.1%

4 bedrooms29.1%

2 bedrooms16.5%

5 or more12.1%

1 bedroom4.6%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is $350–$549 at 58%, followed by $200–$349 (18%) and $550–$749 (11%).

$350–$54956.3%

$200–$34917.3%

$550–$74910.9%

Under $20010.0%

$750 or more2.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is $1,800–$2,999 at 38%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (27%) and $3,000 or more (21%).

$1,800–$2,99936.2%

$1,000–$1,79925.7%

$3,000 or more19.9%

Under $1,00012.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle6.5%▼ -24.4%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (37%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

2 vehicles39.1%

1 vehicle36.9%

3 vehicles11.6%

No vehicle6.5%

4 or more5.8%

How people get to work

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Car (driver) at 62%, followed by Worked at home (22%) and Bus (7%).

Car (driver)52.8%

Worked at home18.7%

Bus5.7%

Car (passenger)4.1%

Walked1.7%

Train1.3%

Bicycle1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years46.5%Recent arrivals from overseas15.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate5.4%Labour-force participation67.3%Employed full-time59.1%

Industries people work in

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 17%, followed by Education & training (11%) and Professional & technical (10%).

Health care & social assistance16.5%

Education & training10.0%

Professional & technical9.9%

Retail trade8.7%

Accommodation & food7.2%

Construction6.8%

Public administration & safety6.2%

Manufacturing5.2%

Transport & warehousing4.8%

Finance & insurance3.7%

Occupations people work in

In Brisbane - South, the largest group is Professionals at 32%, followed by Clerical & administrative (13%) and Managers (13%).

Professionals31.0%

Clerical & administrative13.1%

Managers12.6%

Technicians & trades10.4%

Community & personal service10.4%

Sales workers8.0%

Labourers7.7%

Machinery operators & drivers5.0%

Areas within Brisbane - South

Carindale Holland Park - Yeronga Mt Gravatt Nathan Rocklea - Acacia Ridge Sunnybank

Nearby areas

Brisbane Inner City Brisbane - West Brisbane - East Brisbane - North Moreton Bay - South Ipswich Logan - Beaudesert Gold Coast

👥 Demographics & Identity