Region (SA4) · Area profile

Brisbane Inner City

82 km²

Brisbane Inner City stands out for a population that overwhelmingly rents, with a younger age profile than most.

It's also marked by household incomes well above most areas and somewhat more residents than usual.

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📍 Brisbane Inner City, Region (SA4)

Demographics & Identity

Total population292,245▲ +30.5%since 2011 Median age34 yrs▲ +6.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population1.4%People aged 65 and over10.5%Children under 1513.2%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 38%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (22%) and Youth (15–24) (16%).

Young adults (25–44)37.9%

Older adults (45–64)22.5%

Youth (15–24)15.9%

Children (0–14)13.2%

Seniors (65+)10.5%

Marital status

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Never married at 52%, followed by Married (35%) and Divorced (8%).

Never married52%
Married35%
Divorced8%
Separated3%
Widowed3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Australia at 81%, followed by England (5%) and New Zealand (4%).

Australia64.9%

England4.0%

New Zealand3.0%

China2.4%

India1.8%

South Africa1.0%

Philippines0.9%

Vietnam0.6%

Nepal0.6%

Italy0.6%

Language

People using another language at home19.1%

Language used at home

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is English only at 91%, followed by Mandarin (4%) and Cantonese (1%).

English only75.7%

Mandarin3.2%

Cantonese1.0%

Italian0.8%

Vietnamese0.6%

Hindi0.6%

Greek0.5%

Arabic0.4%

Tagalog0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Religion

People with no religion47.2%

Religious affiliation

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is No religion at 51%, followed by Christianity (43%) and Hinduism (2%).

No religion51%
Christianity43%
Hinduism2%
Buddhism2%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Judaism0%

Education

Completed Year 1280.4%

Highest year of school

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Year 12 at 86%, followed by Year 10 (8%) and Year 11 (4%).

Year 1280.4%

Year 107.4%

Year 113.6%

Year 9 or below2.6%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,132▲ +31.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$2,155▲ +22.2%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,968▲ +26.4%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week22.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week32.5%

Household income distribution

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 32%, followed by $4,000 or more (23%) and $650–$1,499 (22%).

$1,500–$2,99929.9%

$4,000 or more21.7%

$650–$1,49920.6%

Under $65011.5%

$3,000–$3,99910.8%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition23.5%People with a mental health condition9.8%People needing help with daily activities3.0%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Mental health at 26%, followed by Asthma (19%) and Other condition (19%).

Mental health9.8%

Asthma7.4%

Other condition7.4%

Arthritis4.6%

Heart disease2.5%

Cancer2.4%

Diabetes2.3%

Lung condition0.9%

Stroke0.5%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers16.9%People providing unpaid care9.0%People caring for children unpaid20.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families10.2%

Family composition

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Couples with children at 52%, followed by Couples without children (35%) and One-parent families (10%).

Couples with children52%
Couples without children35%
One-parent families10%
Other families2%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$425▲ +14.9%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,200▼ -5.1%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.90▼ -18.2%since 2011 Households renting52.2%Homes owned outright19.7%Separate (detached) houses34.9%

How homes are owned or rented

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Rented at 53%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (26%) and Owned outright (20%).

Rented53%
Owned with a mortgage26%
Owned outright20%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 58%, followed by Separate house (35%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (7%).

Flat or apartment58%
Separate house35%
Townhouse / semi-detached7%
Other dwelling0%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years59.7%

How people get to work

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Car (driver) at 45%, followed by Worked at home (30%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)37.4%

Worked at home25.0%

Walked7.5%

Bus5.5%

Car (passenger)3.2%

Train2.8%

Bicycle2.0%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.7%Labour-force participation72.6%Employed full-time62.1%

Industries people work in

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Professional & technical at 16%, followed by Health care & social assistance (15%) and Education & training (9%).

Professional & technical15.4%

Health care & social assistance14.8%

Education & training8.7%

Accommodation & food8.4%

Retail trade7.2%

Public administration & safety6.3%

Construction5.5%

Finance & insurance5.0%

Administrative & support3.7%

Transport & warehousing3.6%

Occupations people work in

In Brisbane Inner City, the largest group is Professionals at 38%, followed by Managers (16%) and Clerical & administrative (13%).

Professionals37.7%

Managers16.0%

Clerical & administrative12.3%

Community & personal service9.9%

Technicians & trades7.7%

Sales workers7.2%

Labourers5.3%

Machinery operators & drivers2.5%

Areas within Brisbane Inner City

Brisbane Inner Brisbane Inner - East Brisbane Inner - North Brisbane Inner - West

Nearby areas

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

👥 Demographics & Identity