Brisbane City Council

Galloways Hill

QLD4171

Galloways Hill at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

16.9k

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Galloways Hill.

Galloways Hill (4171) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.

Galloways Hill has roughly 16,886 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Galloways Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Galloways Hill's population at 16,886, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

16,886

Median age

38

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$470/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$400/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

16,886

Median age: 38

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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 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

Offences Against Property18,287 (17.9%)
Other Offences13,792 (13.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)10,431 (10.2%)
Drug Offences5,494 (5.4%)
Other Stealing4,269 (4.2%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Galloways Hill.

Local schools for Galloways Hill

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Northern Peninsula Area State College

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Tagai State College

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Non-Government Schools

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben

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Frequently asked

About Galloways Hill.

What is the Galloways Hill postcode?
Galloways Hill is in the 4171 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
What is the average rent in Galloways Hill?
The median weekly rent for houses is $470, for units it's $400.
What schools are in Galloways Hill?
There are 3 schools serving Galloways Hill on this page, including Northern Peninsula Area State College, Tagai State College, Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Waiben.
How walkable is Galloways Hill?
Galloways Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Galloways Hill?
Galloways Hill is close to New Mapoon, Seisia, Somerset, Bamaga, Punsand.
What is the population of Galloways Hill?
Galloways Hill has approximately 16,886 residents. The median age is 38.

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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