Brisbane City Council

Pinkenba

QLD4008

Pinkenba at a glance

Walk score

2

Very car dependent

Population

350

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Pinkenba.

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

Pinkenba has roughly 350 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.

Pinkenba scores 2/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Pinkenba's population at 350, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

350

Median age

40

Family households

53%

Lone person

38%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

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.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$350/wk

Owner occupied

71%

Renter occupied

30%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

350

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

2

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Pinkenba.

Local schools for Pinkenba

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Government School Catchment

Murarrie State School

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Hamilton State School

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Wynnum West 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 Pinkenba.

What is the Pinkenba postcode?
Pinkenba is in the 4008 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
What is the average rent in Pinkenba?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $350.
What schools are in Pinkenba?
There are 20 schools serving Pinkenba on this page, including Hemmant Flexible School, Iona College, Murarrie State School.
How walkable is Pinkenba?
Pinkenba has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Pinkenba?
Pinkenba is close to Meeandah, Doboy, Hemmant, Bulwer Island, Murarrie.
What is the population of Pinkenba?
Pinkenba has approximately 350 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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