Northgate at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
4,876
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Northgate.
The postcode for Northgate is 4013 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Northgate (4013) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Northgate has roughly 4,876 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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What it’s like to live here.
Northgate scores 14/100 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, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Northgate's population at 4,876, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
4,876
Median age
35
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$625/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4,876
Median age: 35
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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
Getting around
Walkability.
14
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Northgate.
Local schools for Northgate
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Northgate State School
Virginia State School
Nundah 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 Northgate.
- What is the Northgate postcode?
- Northgate is in the 4013 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Northgate?
- Northgate is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4013. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Northgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $625, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in Northgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Northgate on this page, including Northgate State School, Virginia State School, Nundah State School.
- How walkable is Northgate?
- Northgate has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Northgate?
- Northgate is close to Northgate Mc, Nundah, Toombul, Banyo, Virginia.
- What is the population of Northgate?
- The population of Northgate is approximately 4,876 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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