Lota at a glance
Population
3,518
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Lota.
The postcode for Lota is 4179 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Lota (4179) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Lota has roughly 3,518 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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What it’s like to live here.
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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lota's population at 3,518, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,518
Median age
42
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
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· 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
3,518
Median age: 42
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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.
171,968
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
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Education
Schools in Lota.
Local schools for Lota
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Government School Catchment
Lota State School
Manly West State School
Manly State School
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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 Lota postcode?
- Lota is in the 4179 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Lota?
- Lota is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4179. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, 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?
- The population of Lota is approximately 3,518 (2021 Census). 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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