New Farm, QLD 4005 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
New Farm is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4005, home to 12,869 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 3 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 12,869
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $2,069 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,226 /week
- Median family income
- $3,173 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane Inner City
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Brisbane
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $720 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,264
- Median house price
- $2,150,000
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Holy Spirit School (New Farm)
- New Farm State School
- Lourdes Hill College (Hawthorne)
- Anglican Church Grammar School (East Brisbane)
- Music Industry College (Fortitude Valley)
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 3 ferry stops, 44 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 ferry stops, 131 bus stops
- Merthyr Rd at Mark Street, stop 13
- Merthyr Rd at Roundabout, stop 12
- Moray St near Sydney St, stop 21
- Sydney St at Llewellyn Street, stop 23
- Sydney Street ferry terminal
Lifestyle & amenities
- 43 cafés
- 86 restaurants
- 29 pubs and bars
- 54 parks and reserves
- 10 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 37 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, 1.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Curb serves 36.3% of the 8,491 resolvable premises in New Farm. Most premises here connect via fibre to a small pit on the kerb, then a short copper run into the home. Speeds up to NBN 250 are available on most addresses.
- Fibre to the Premises: 12.5%
- Fibre to the Curb: 36.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 23.2%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 28.1%
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.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
Is New Farm expensive?
Yes — New Farm consistently ranks among Brisbane's most expensive suburbs, with median house prices well above the city average.
What is the population of New Farm?
New Farm (QLD 4005) had 12,869 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in New Farm?
The median advertised rent in New Farm is $720/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in New Farm?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near New Farm covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Holy Spirit School (New Farm) (0.6 km), New Farm State School (1.1 km), Lourdes Hill College (Hawthorne) (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in New Farm?
New Farm is predominantly served by Fibre to the Curb (36.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is New Farm?
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 New Farm?
In New Farm, 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 (1.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in New Farm?
139 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the New Farm centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 44 bus stops, 3 ferry 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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