Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
Brisbane City CouncilGreater BrisbaneAll suburbs in postcode 4006
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Median house price
$378,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Fortitude Valley itself.
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Fortitude Valley at a glance
- Median unit
- $500,000
- Weekly rent
- $420
- Houses · units $760
- Population
- 9,708
- Median age 31
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Fortitude Valley
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Fortitude Valley, houses changed hands at $378,000 in 2024, well below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Fortitude Valley itself. Units come in around $500,000, roughly -32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $76,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Fortitude Valley on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Fortitude Valley
Fortitude Valley (4006) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $378,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Fortitude Valley has roughly 9,708 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
Fortitude Valley 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 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 8 independent.
Schools in Fortitude Valley
Schools serving Fortitude Valley: 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 Fortitude Valley's population at 9,708, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (18% own, 81% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (51%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 36%
- Lone person
- 51%
- Owner occupied
- 18%
- Renter occupied
- 81%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.78% (median rent $420/wk against a $378,000 price tag). Units yield 7.90% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 81% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.78%
- On the $378,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.90%
- On the $500,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
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 Fortitude Valley
- What is the median house price in Fortitude Valley?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006 is $378,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Fortitude Valley itself. The median unit price is $500,000.
- How much is my house worth in Fortitude Valley?
- A useful starting point is the Fortitude Valley median house price of $378,000 (units $500,000). 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.
- Is Fortitude Valley a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Fortitude Valley is 5.8%: the median weekly house rent is $420 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $378,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Fortitude Valley: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Fortitude Valley is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Fortitude Valley postcode?
- Fortitude Valley is in the 4006 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Fortitude Valley?
- Fortitude Valley is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4006. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fortitude Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $760.
- What schools are in Fortitude Valley?
- There are 20 schools serving Fortitude Valley on this page, including Angelorum College, Humanitas High School, Music Industry College.
- How walkable is Fortitude Valley?
- Fortitude Valley has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Fortitude Valley?
- Fortitude Valley is close to Brisbane Exhibition, Spring Hill, Kangaroo Point, Mayne, Brisbane Adelaide Street.
- What is the population of Fortitude Valley?
- The population of Fortitude Valley is approximately 9,708 (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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