Brisbane City at a glance
Median house
$1,340,000
Median unit
$578,750
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
12.6k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Brisbane City.
The postcode for Brisbane City is 4000 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Brisbane City is $1,340,000.
Brisbane City (4000) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,340,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Brisbane City has roughly 12,587 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Brisbane City scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 10 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Brisbane City's population at 12,587, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (31% own, 66% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
12,587
Median age
31
Family households
44%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,340,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. Units come in around $578,750, roughly 57% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $268,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,340,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $578,750.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$460/wk
Owner occupied
31%
Renter occupied
66%
At a deeper level
$1,340,000
$578,750
12,587
Median age: 31
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.75% (median rent $450/wk against a $1,340,000 price tag). Units yield 4.13% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 66% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.75%
Based on $1,340,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.13%
Based on $578,750 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202631%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Brisbane City.
Local schools for Brisbane City
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brisbane State High School
Brisbane Central State School
Queensland Children's Hospital School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Brisbane City.
- What is the median house price in Brisbane City?
- The median house price in Brisbane City, QLD 4000 is $1,340,000. The median unit price is $578,750.
- What is the Brisbane City postcode?
- Brisbane City is in the 4000 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Brisbane City?
- Brisbane City is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4000. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Brisbane City?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $460.
- What schools are in Brisbane City?
- There are 20 schools serving Brisbane City on this page, including The Industry School - Brisbane, St James College, IES College.
- How walkable is Brisbane City?
- Brisbane City has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Brisbane City?
- Brisbane City is close to Brisbane City Dc, Brisbane Gpo, Brisbane Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Parliament House.
- What is the population of Brisbane City?
- The population of Brisbane City is approximately 12,587 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.
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