Elimbah, QLD 4516 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Elimbah is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4516, home to 4,290 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Moreton Bay local government area and roughly 52 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,290
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,183 /week
- Median personal income
- $789 /week
- Median family income
- $2,185 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Moreton Bay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Moreton Bay - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Longman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $370 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Elimbah State School
- Beerburrum State School
- Australian Christian College - Moreton (Caboolture)
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 1 bus stop
- Elimbah station, platform 2
- Elimbah station
- Elimbah station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 46.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 51.7% of the 1,538 resolvable premises in Elimbah. 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: 51.7%
- Fibre to the Node: 36.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 11.0%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 45,676 across the Moreton Bay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 23,795 theft, 7,069 drug offences, 4,464 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Elimbah?
Elimbah (QLD 4516) had 4,290 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Moreton Bay local government area.
What is the median rent in Elimbah?
The median advertised rent in Elimbah is $370/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Elimbah?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Elimbah covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Elimbah State School (1.7 km), Beerburrum State School (5.4 km), Australian Christian College - Moreton (Caboolture) (5.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Elimbah?
Elimbah is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (51.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Elimbah?
Across the surrounding area, 45,676 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (23,795), drug offences (7,069), violent (4,464). 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 Elimbah?
In Elimbah, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (46 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Elimbah?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Elimbah 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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