South Brisbane at a glance
Median house
$1,910,000
Median unit
$590,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
14.3k
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about South Brisbane.
The postcode for South Brisbane is 4101 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in South Brisbane is $1,910,000.
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.
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Day to day
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 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
14,292
Median age
29
Family households
49%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,910,000 on a typical sale, well above the Queensland median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,910,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $590,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$880/wk
Owner occupied
27%
Renter occupied
70%
At a deeper level
$1,910,000
$590,000
14,292
Median age: 29
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.23% (median rent $450/wk against a $1,910,000 price tag). Units yield 7.76% 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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20241.23%
Based on $1,910,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.76%
Based on $590,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202627%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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.
100
100
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Brisbane.
Local schools for South Brisbane
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brisbane State High School
West End State School
Queensland Children's Hospital 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 South Brisbane.
- What is the median house price in South Brisbane?
- The median house price in South Brisbane, QLD 4101 is $1,910,000. The median unit price is $590,000.
- 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 $880.
- 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 Brisbane Bc, South Bank, West End, Parliament House, Brisbane City.
- 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 cited
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