Brisbane City Council

Myrtletown

QLD4008

Myrtletown at a glance

Walk score

4

Very car dependent

Population

373

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Myrtletown.

Myrtletown (4008) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.

Myrtletown has roughly 373 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.

Myrtletown scores 4/100 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 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 7 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Myrtletown's population at 373, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

373

Median age

40

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$298/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

373

Median age: 40

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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

4

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

45

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Myrtletown.

Local schools for Myrtletown

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Government School Catchment

Wynnum State School

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Earnshaw State College

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Northgate 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

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Myrtletown.

What is the Myrtletown postcode?
Myrtletown is in the 4008 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
What is the average rent in Myrtletown?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
What schools are in Myrtletown?
There are 20 schools serving Myrtletown on this page, including Iona College, Wynnum State School, Hemmant Flexible School.
How walkable is Myrtletown?
Myrtletown has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
What suburbs are near Myrtletown?
Myrtletown is close to Brisbane Airport, Bulwer Island, Port Of Brisbane, Lytton, Pinkenba.
What is the population of Myrtletown?
Myrtletown has approximately 373 residents. The median age is 40.

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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