Brisbane City Council
South Brisbane
South Brisbane at a glance
Median house
$429,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$590,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
14.3k
Median age 29
About
Welcome to South Brisbane.
South Brisbane is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$429,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $590,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$880/wk
Owner occupied
27%
Renter occupied
70%
At a deeper level
$429,000
Sales data pending
$590,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
14,292
Median age: 29
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20265.45%
Based on $429,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20267.76%
Based on $590,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202627%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
14,292
Median age
29
Family households
49%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
102,155
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 $429,000. The median unit price is $590,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the South Brisbane postcode?
- South Brisbane is in the 4101 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- South Brisbane has approximately 14,292 residents. The median age is 29.
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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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