Northgate, QLD 4013 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Northgate is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4013, home to 4,876 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 9 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,876
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,041 /week
- Median personal income
- $998 /week
- Median family income
- $2,627 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lilley
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Northgate State School
- Nundah State School
- Mary MacKillop College (Nundah)
- St Joseph's School (Nundah)
- Virginia State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 train stops, 17 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 10 train stops, 55 bus stops
- Day Rd near Lang Tce, stop 17
- Nudgee Rd at Cooper Road, stop 18
- Day Rd near Oates Rd
- Oates Pde near Stark Rd, stop 18
- Northgate station, platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 6 restaurants
- 15 parks and reserves
- 5 gyms and fitness centres
- 9 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, 5.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 57.1% of the 3,090 resolvable premises in Northgate. 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: 57.1%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 42.9%
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 Northgate?
Northgate (QLD 4013) had 4,876 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Northgate?
The median advertised rent in Northgate is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Northgate?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Northgate covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Northgate State School (0.4 km), Nundah State School (1.8 km), Mary MacKillop College (Nundah) (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Northgate?
Northgate is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Northgate?
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 Northgate?
In Northgate, 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 (5.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Northgate?
65 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Northgate centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 17 bus stops, 4 train 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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