South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Brisbane City CouncilGreater BrisbaneAll suburbs in postcode 4101
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Median house price
$1,910,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Brisbane itself.
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South Brisbane at a glance
- Median unit
- $590,000
- Weekly rent
- $450
- Houses · units $900
- Population
- 14.3k
- Median age 29
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in South Brisbane
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in South Brisbane, houses changed hands at $1,910,000 in 2024, well above the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Brisbane itself. Units come in around $590,000, roughly 69% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $382,000. Prices sit well above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about South Brisbane
South Brisbane (4101) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,910,000, well above the Queensland median of around $780K.
South Brisbane has roughly 14,292 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
What it’s like to live here
South Brisbane scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with workable public transport options. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 9°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 971 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.
Schools in South Brisbane
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 100/100
- Transit
- 100/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put South Brisbane's population at 14,292, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (27% own, 70% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 49%
- Lone person
- 39%
- Owner occupied
- 27%
- Renter occupied
- 70%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.23% (median rent $450/wk against a $1,910,000 price tag). Units yield 7.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 70% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 1.23%
- On the $1,910,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.93%
- On the $590,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
273,294 offences recorded in 2026 across the Brisbane City Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Brisbane City Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 971 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.5°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about South Brisbane
- What is the median house price in South Brisbane?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in South Brisbane, QLD 4101 is $1,910,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Brisbane itself. The median unit price is $590,000.
- How much is my house worth in South Brisbane?
- A useful starting point is the South Brisbane median house price of $1,910,000 (units $590,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is South Brisbane a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in South Brisbane is 1.2%: the median weekly house rent is $450 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $1,910,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for South Brisbane: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether South Brisbane is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the South Brisbane postcode?
- South Brisbane is in the 4101 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is South Brisbane?
- South Brisbane is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4101. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Brisbane?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $900.
- What schools are in South Brisbane?
- There are 20 schools serving South Brisbane on this page, including Brisbane State High School, West End State School, Somerville House.
- How walkable is South Brisbane?
- South Brisbane has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 100, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Brisbane?
- South Brisbane is close to South Bank, West End, Brisbane City, Highgate Hill.
- What is the population of South Brisbane?
- The population of South Brisbane is approximately 14,292 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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