Brisbane City, QLD 4000 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Brisbane City is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4000, home to 12,587 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Brisbane local government area.

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Snapshot

Median rent$460 /wk
Population12,587
Median age31
Area2.1 km²
To CBD0 km
LGABrisbane

Demographics

Population
12,587
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$1,802 /week
Median personal income
$894 /week
Median family income
$2,348 /week
Average household size
1.8
Persons per bedroom
1.0
Local government area
Brisbane
Statistical region (SA4)
Brisbane Inner City
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Brisbane
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$460 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,942
Rent share of household income
26%

Schools

  • St James College (Brisbane) Secondary · Catholic
  • Brisbane Central State School Primary · Government
  • All Hallows' School (Brisbane) Combined · Catholic
  • Brisbane Grammar School (Brisbane) Combined · Independent
  • Brisbane Girls Grammar School (Brisbane) Secondary · Independent

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 15 train stops, 3 ferry stops, 124 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 19 train stops, 8 ferry stops, 234 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Queen Street station, 2c bus · 14 m
  • Queen Street station, 2b bus · 40 m
  • Queen Street station, 2a bus · 56 m
  • North Quay ferry terminal ferry · 418 m
  • Central station, platform 1 train · 447 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 179 cafés
  • 287 restaurants
  • 90 pubs and bars
  • 109 parks and reserves
  • 19 gyms and fitness centres
  • 9 libraries
  • 23 supermarkets
  • 35 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 1.9 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Building serves 83.2% of the 15,569 resolvable premises in Brisbane City. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 12.3%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 4.4%
  • Fibre to the Building: 83.2%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Brisbane — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Brisbane City?

Brisbane City (QLD 4000) had 12,587 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.

What is the median rent in Brisbane City?

The median advertised rent in Brisbane City is $460/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Brisbane City?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Brisbane City covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St James College (Brisbane) (1 km), Brisbane Central State School (1.2 km), All Hallows' School (Brisbane) (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Brisbane City?

Brisbane City is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (83.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Brisbane City?

Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Brisbane City?

In Brisbane City, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (1.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Brisbane City?

261 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Brisbane City centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 124 bus stops, 3 ferry stops, 15 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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