Russell Island at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,698
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Russell Island.
The postcode for Russell Island is 4184 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Russell Island (4184) sits in the Redland region of Queensland.
Russell Island has roughly 3,698 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Russell Island 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Russell Island's population at 3,698, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (40%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,698
Median age
59
Family households
54%
Lone person
40%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$475/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
3,698
Median age: 59
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 Redland 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.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland 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
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Russell Island.
Local schools for Russell Island
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Government School Catchment
Russell Island State School
MacLeay Island State School
Scenic Shores State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Russell Island.
- What is the Russell Island postcode?
- Russell Island is in the 4184 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Russell Island?
- Russell Island is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4184. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Russell Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $475, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Russell Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Russell Island on this page, including Russell Island State School, MacLeay Island State School, Scenic Shores State School.
- How walkable is Russell Island?
- Russell Island has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Russell Island?
- Russell Island is close to Karragarra Island, Lamb Island, Perulpa Island, Macleay Island, Point Talburpin.
- What is the population of Russell Island?
- The population of Russell Island is approximately 3,698 (2021 Census). The median age is 59.
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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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