Brisbane City Council
East Brisbane
East Brisbane at a glance
Walk score
38
Car dependent
Population
6,186
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about East Brisbane.
East Brisbane (4169) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
East Brisbane has roughly 6,186 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy. 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.
East Brisbane scores 38/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put East Brisbane's population at 6,186, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are renter-heavy (42% own, 56% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (54% family, 32% lone person).
Population
6,186
Median age
33
Family households
54%
Lone person
32%
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)
$820/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$695/wk
Owner occupied
42%
Renter occupied
56%
At a deeper level
6,186
Median age: 33
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.
102,155
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.
38
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in East Brisbane.
Local schools for East Brisbane
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Coorparoo Secondary College
Brisbane School of Distance Education
East Brisbane State 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 East Brisbane.
- What is the East Brisbane postcode?
- East Brisbane is in the 4169 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in East Brisbane?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $820, for units it's $695.
- What schools are in East Brisbane?
- There are 20 schools serving East Brisbane on this page, including Anglican Church Grammar School, Coorparoo Secondary College, Brisbane School of Distance Education.
- How walkable is East Brisbane?
- East Brisbane has a Walk Score of 38 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near East Brisbane?
- East Brisbane is close to Stanley Bridge, Norman Park, Coorparoo Bc, New Farm, Buranda.
- What is the population of East Brisbane?
- East Brisbane has approximately 6,186 residents. The median age is 33.
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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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