Birkdale

QLD 4159 • Greater Brisbane

14,816
Population (2021)
$42,276
Median Income
11.27 kmΒ²
Area
18m
Elevation
BaysideEstablishedRail ConnectedFamily-Friendly

About Birkdale

Birkdale is an established suburb of nearly 15,000 residents in Brisbane's Redlands, 22 kilometres southeast of the CBD. The Cleveland rail line serves the suburb, while the bayside location offers water access and coastal character. Established homes on generous blocks characterise the streetscape.

The community is family-focused with a bayside flavourβ€”boat ramps, parks, and bay proximity create genuine lifestyle appeal. Schools and local shopping serve the established demographic. Birkdale attracts families seeking Redlands living with rail access and bayside character, often upgrading from first homes.

Birkdale falls under postcode 4159 and is governed by Redland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Capalaba electorate.

πŸ“ Location

State
Postcode
4159
Urban Area
Redland
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.50Β°, 153.21Β°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
11.27 kmΒ²
Elevation
18m

πŸ›’ Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Birkdale Fair Shopping Centre, Cnr Birkdale Road And Mary Pleasant Drive Birkdale 4159 QLD

πŸŽ“ Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$435
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
43 years

πŸ‘₯ Demographics

Census 2016
14,497
Census 2021
14,816
2.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,024
Income 2021
$42,276
14.2% increase

Income Comparison

πŸ“Š Population: ABS Census 2021
πŸ’° Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 11,065
Born Overseas 3,371

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 832
  • 2. New Zealand 682
  • 3. South Africa 265
  • 4. Netherlands 140
  • 5. Scotland 130
  • 6. India 112
  • 7. China 80
  • 8. Germany 79
  • 9. Philippines 70
  • 10. Ireland 57
  • 11. Papua New Guinea 54
  • 12. United States 51
  • 13. Fiji 40
  • 14. Thailand 39
  • 15. Vietnam 38

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 6,500
Australian 5,334
Irish 1,847
Scottish 1,751
German 920
Italian 441
Dutch 384
Australian Aboriginal 358
New Zealander 278
Chinese 264

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

8,040
Both parents born in Australia
4,086
Both parents born overseas
2,061
One parent AU, one overseas

πŸ› Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
52.4%
No Religion
39.2%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.9%
Sikhism
0.5%
Islam
0.1%
Judaism
0.1%

πŸ“Š Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
746 (5.0%)
5-14 years
1,908 (12.9%)
15-19 years
923 (6.2%)
20-24 years
781 (5.3%)
25-34 years
1,502 (10.1%)
35-44 years
1,835 (12.4%)
45-54 years
2,020 (13.6%)
55-64 years
1,867 (12.6%)
65-74 years
1,769 (11.9%)
75-84 years
1,041 (7.0%)
85+ years
429 (2.9%)

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