Nathan, QLD 4111 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Nathan is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4111, home to 1,085 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 9 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,085
- Median age
- 28 years
- Median household income
- $1,682 /week
- Median personal income
- $589 /week
- Median family income
- $2,213 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Moreton
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Brisbane Christian College (Golda Ave, Salisbury)
- Yarranlea Primary School (Mount Gravatt)
- St Pius X School (Salisbury)
- Robertson State School
- Salisbury State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 40 bus stops
- Griffith University stop B
- Griffith University stop A
- Griffith Rd at Recreation Road, stop 55a
- Kessels Rd at Griffith Road, stop 55
- Kessels Rd near Troughton Rd, stop 55
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 8 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, 7.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 99.8% of the 404 resolvable premises in Nathan. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.
- Fibre to the Building: 0.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 99.8%
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 Nathan?
Nathan (QLD 4111) had 1,085 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 28. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Nathan?
The median advertised rent in Nathan is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Nathan?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Nathan covering independent, catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Brisbane Christian College (Golda Ave, Salisbury) (1.5 km), Yarranlea Primary School (Mount Gravatt) (1.6 km), St Pius X School (Salisbury) (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Nathan?
Nathan is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (99.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Nathan?
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 Nathan?
In Nathan, 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 (7.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Nathan?
40 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Nathan centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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