Burbank, QLD 4156 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Burbank is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4156, home to 1,051 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 16 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,051
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $2,652 /week
- Median personal income
- $901 /week
- Median family income
- $2,769 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bonner
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $365 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,102
- Rent share of household income
- 14%
Schools
- Sinai College (Burbank)
- Mackenzie State Primary School
- Mackenzie State Special School
- Rochedale State School
- Redeemer Lutheran College (Rochedale)
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 4 bus stops
- Mount Cotton Rd near Moxon Rd
- Mount Cotton Rd at Alperton Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
- 6 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 14.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 80.3% of the 493 resolvable premises in Burbank. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 19.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 80.3%
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 Burbank?
Burbank (QLD 4156) had 1,051 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Burbank?
The median advertised rent in Burbank is $365/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Burbank?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Burbank covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Sinai College (Burbank) (1 km), Mackenzie State Primary School (3.5 km), Mackenzie State Special School (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Burbank?
Burbank is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (80.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Burbank?
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 Burbank?
In Burbank, 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 (14.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Burbank?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Burbank centroid. 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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