Bulimba, QLD 4171 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bulimba is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4171, home to 7,623 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 4 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,623
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,805 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,393 /week
- Median family income
- $3,626 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane Inner City
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Griffith
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,800
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Sts Peter and Paul's School (Bulimba)
- Bulimba State School
- Morningside State School
- Balmoral State High School
- Lourdes Hill College (Hawthorne)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 4 ferry stops, 120 bus stops
- Smallman St near Carr St, stop 29
- Carr St near Stuart St, stop 28
- Smallman St at Eton Street, stop 30
- Riding Rd near Sixth Ave, stop 34/42
- Hawthorne ferry terminal
Lifestyle & amenities
- 23 cafés
- 43 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 49 parks and reserves
- 14 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 23 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 3.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 38.2% of the 4,330 resolvable premises in Bulimba. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 38.2%
- Fibre to the Curb: 14.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 17.3%
- Fibre to the Node: 30.1%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bulimba?
Bulimba (QLD 4171) had 7,623 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Bulimba?
The median advertised rent in Bulimba is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bulimba?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bulimba covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Sts Peter and Paul's School (Bulimba) (0.5 km), Bulimba State School (0.6 km), Morningside State School (1.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bulimba?
Bulimba is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (38.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bulimba?
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 Bulimba?
In Bulimba, 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 (3.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Bulimba?
124 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bulimba centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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