Ransome at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
429
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Ransome.
The postcode for Ransome is 4154 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Ransome (4154) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland.
Ransome has roughly 429 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Ransome scores 0/100 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, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ransome's population at 429, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
429
Median age
41
Family households
88%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$455/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
429
Median age: 41
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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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ransome.
Local schools for Ransome
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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 Ransome.
- What is the Ransome postcode?
- Ransome is in the 4154 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Ransome?
- Ransome is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4154. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ransome?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $455.
- What schools are in Ransome?
- There are 20 schools serving Ransome on this page, including Moreton Bay Boys' College, Lota State School, South East Brisbane Steiner School.
- How walkable is Ransome?
- Ransome has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Ransome?
- Ransome is close to Wakerley, Thorneside, Lota, Manly West, Gumdale.
- What is the population of Ransome?
- The population of Ransome is approximately 429 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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