Kangaroo Point, QLD 4169 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kangaroo Point is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4169, home to 9,689 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 2 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,689
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $2,058 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,172 /week
- Median family income
- $2,682 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- 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
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- East Brisbane State School
- St Joseph's Primary School (Kangaroo Point)
- Anglican Church Grammar School (East Brisbane)
- Coorparoo Secondary College
- Brisbane School of Distance Education
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 36 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 5 ferry stops, 106 bus stops
- Wellington Rd at Linton Street, stop 11
- Vulture St at Kennedy Street, stop 11
- Mowbray Tce at Elfin Street, stop 12
- Mowbray Park ferry terminal
- Buranda station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 56 cafés
- 57 restaurants
- 28 pubs and bars
- 94 parks and reserves
- 18 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 21 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, 0.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 52.3% of the 6,896 resolvable premises in Kangaroo Point. 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: 26.4%
- Fibre to the Curb: 20.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 52.3%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.7%
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 Kangaroo Point?
Kangaroo Point (QLD 4169) had 9,689 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Kangaroo Point?
The median advertised rent in Kangaroo Point is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kangaroo Point?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kangaroo Point covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: East Brisbane State School (0.3 km), St Joseph's Primary School (Kangaroo Point) (0.8 km), Anglican Church Grammar School (East Brisbane) (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kangaroo Point?
Kangaroo Point is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (52.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kangaroo Point?
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 Kangaroo Point?
In Kangaroo Point, 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 (0.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kangaroo Point?
118 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kangaroo Point centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 36 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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