Brisbane City Council
Lota
Lota at a glance
Median house
$477,000
Median unit
$336,240
Population
3,518
Median age 42
About
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Lota is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $336,240.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$415/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
$477,000
$336,240
3,518
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.58%
Based on $477,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.42%
Based on $336,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202675%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,518
Median age
42
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Lota.
Local schools for Lota
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Lota State School
Manly West State School
Manly 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 Lota.
- What is the median house price in Lota?
- The median house price in Lota, QLD 4179 is $477,000. The median unit price is $336,240. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Lota postcode?
- Lota is in the 4179 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lota?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $415.
- What schools are in Lota?
- There are 20 schools serving Lota on this page, including Lota State School, Manly West State School, Manly State School.
- What suburbs are near Lota?
- Lota is close to Manly West, Ransome, Manly, Wakerley, Wynnum Central.
- What is the population of Lota?
- Lota has approximately 3,518 residents. The median age is 42.
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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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