Woolloongabba, QLD 4102 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Woolloongabba is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4102, home to 8,687 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 3 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 8,687
- Median age
- 29 years
- Median household income
- $1,863 /week
- Median personal income
- $866 /week
- Median family income
- $2,371 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Griffith
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $440 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Dutton Park State School
- St Ita's Regional Primary School (Dutton Park)
- Buranda State School
- Narbethong State Special School
- East Brisbane State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 7 train stops, 40 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 7 train stops, 2 ferry stops, 137 bus stops
- PA Hospital station, platform 2
- Lower Level at PA Hospital station
- PA Hospital station, platform 1
- Boggo Road station, platform 2
- UQ St Lucia ferry terminal
Lifestyle & amenities
- 54 cafés
- 72 restaurants
- 21 pubs and bars
- 81 parks and reserves
- 11 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 6 supermarkets
- 20 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, 1.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.3% of the 6,893 resolvable premises in Woolloongabba. 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: 52.3%
- Fibre to the Curb: 31.0%
- Fibre to the Building: 16.5%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.3%
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 Woolloongabba?
Woolloongabba (QLD 4102) had 8,687 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 29. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Woolloongabba?
The median advertised rent in Woolloongabba is $440/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Woolloongabba?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Woolloongabba covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Dutton Park State School (0.5 km), St Ita's Regional Primary School (Dutton Park) (0.9 km), Buranda State School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Woolloongabba?
Woolloongabba is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Woolloongabba?
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 Woolloongabba?
In Woolloongabba, 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 (1.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Woolloongabba?
146 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Woolloongabba centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 40 bus stops, 7 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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