Calamvale at a glance
Walk score
54
Somewhat walkable
Population
18.0k
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Calamvale.
The postcode for Calamvale is 4116 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Calamvale (4116) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Calamvale has roughly 17,994 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Calamvale scores 54/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calamvale's population at 17,994, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17,994
Median age
34
Family households
82%
Lone person
14%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$785/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$410/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
17,994
Median age: 34
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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.
54
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Calamvale.
Local schools for Calamvale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Calamvale Community College
Calamvale Special School
Stretton State College
© 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 Calamvale.
- What is the Calamvale postcode?
- Calamvale is in the 4116 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Calamvale?
- Calamvale is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4116. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Calamvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $785, for units it's $410.
- What schools are in Calamvale?
- There are 20 schools serving Calamvale on this page, including Calamvale Community College, Calamvale Special School, Wisdom College.
- How walkable is Calamvale?
- Calamvale has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Calamvale?
- Calamvale is close to Stretton, Algester, Parkinson, Sunnybank Hills, Drewvale.
- What is the population of Calamvale?
- The population of Calamvale is approximately 17,994 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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