Lamb Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
504
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Lamb Island.
The postcode for Lamb Island is 4184 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Lamb Island (4184) sits in the Redland region of Queensland.
Lamb Island has roughly 504 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lamb Island 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lamb Island's population at 504, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (49%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
504
Median age
63
Family households
46%
Lone person
49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
504
Median age: 63
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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 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.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland 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.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lamb Island.
Local schools for Lamb Island
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Government School Catchment
MacLeay Island State School
Russell Island State School
Redland Bay State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Lamb Island.
- What is the Lamb Island postcode?
- Lamb Island is in the 4184 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Lamb Island?
- Lamb Island is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4184. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lamb Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Lamb Island?
- There are 8 schools serving Lamb Island on this page, including MacLeay Island State School, Russell Island State School, Redland Bay State School.
- How walkable is Lamb Island?
- Lamb Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Lamb Island?
- Lamb Island is close to Karragarra Island, Perulpa Island, Macleay Island, Russell Island, Point Talburpin.
- What is the population of Lamb Island?
- The population of Lamb Island is approximately 504 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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