Pinkenba, QLD 4008 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pinkenba is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4008, home to 350 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 14 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 350
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,666 /week
- Median personal income
- $848 /week
- Median family income
- $1,946 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Iona College (Lindum)
- Wynnum State School
- Hemmant Flexible Learning Centre (Hemmant)
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 3 bus stops
- Pinkenba at Bancroft Road
- Pandanus Ave at Pandanus South
- Pandanus North
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 parks and reserves
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, 1.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 85.3% of the 577 resolvable premises in Pinkenba. 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: 85.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 9.7%
- Fibre to the Building: 5.0%
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 Pinkenba?
Pinkenba (QLD 4008) had 350 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Pinkenba?
The median advertised rent in Pinkenba is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pinkenba?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Pinkenba covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Iona College (Lindum) (4.3 km), Wynnum State School (5 km), Hemmant Flexible Learning Centre (Hemmant) (5.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pinkenba?
Pinkenba is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (85.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pinkenba?
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 Pinkenba?
In Pinkenba, 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 (1.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Pinkenba?
3 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pinkenba 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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