Brisbane City, QLD 4000
Brisbane City CouncilGreater BrisbaneAll suburbs in postcode 4000
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Median house price
$1,340,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Brisbane City itself.
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Brisbane City at a glance
- Median unit
- $578,750
- Population
- 12.6k
- Median age 31
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Brisbane City
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Brisbane City, houses changed hands at $1,340,000 in 2024, well above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Brisbane City itself. 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.
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What to know about Brisbane City
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.
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 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,007 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 10 independent.
Schools in Brisbane City
Schools serving Brisbane City: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 100/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 44%
- Lone person
- 43%
- Owner occupied
- 31%
- Renter occupied
- 66%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
273,294 offences recorded in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,007 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 9.4°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Brisbane City
- What is the median house price in Brisbane City?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Brisbane City, QLD 4000 is $1,340,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Brisbane City itself. The median unit price is $578,750.
- How much is my house worth in Brisbane City?
- A useful starting point is the Brisbane City median house price of $1,340,000 (units $578,750). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- 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 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 Adelaide Street, Brisbane, Kangaroo Point.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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