Redland City Council

Cleveland

QLD4163

Cleveland at a glance

Walk score

32

Car dependent

Population

15.8k

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Cleveland.

Cleveland (4163) sits in the Redland region of Queensland.

Cleveland has roughly 15,850 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cleveland scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

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 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cleveland's population at 15,850, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

15,850

Median age

51

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of December 2024· rental-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$700/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$550/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

15,850

Median age: 51

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Redland 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.

8,021

total offences in 2026 across the Redland City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Offences Against Property1,243 (15.5%)
Other Offences1,242 (15.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)628 (7.8%)
Drug Offences435 (5.4%)
Offences Against the Person396 (4.9%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

32

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cleveland.

Local schools for Cleveland

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Government School Catchment

Cleveland State School

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Cleveland District State High School

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Thornlands State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Cleveland.

What is the Cleveland postcode?
Cleveland is in the 4163 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
What is the average rent in Cleveland?
The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $550.
What schools are in Cleveland?
There are 20 schools serving Cleveland on this page, including Cleveland State School, Cleveland District State High School, Star of the Sea Primary School.
How walkable is Cleveland?
Cleveland has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Cleveland?
Cleveland is close to Cleveland Dc, Erobin, Ormiston, Thornlands, Pinklands.
What is the population of Cleveland?
Cleveland has approximately 15,850 residents. The median age is 51.

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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