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Browns Plains

QLD 4118 • Greater Brisbane

6,632
Population (2021)
$35,412
Median Income
5.12 km²
Area
43m
Elevation

About Browns Plains

Browns Plains is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Logan (City) area. With a population of 6,632 and a median income of $35,412, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 5.12 km² at an elevation of 43m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Brisbane.

Part of Greater Brisbane, the suburb enjoys a subtropical climate and relaxed Queensland lifestyle. Residents have access to local amenities, parks, and good transport connections to the CBD. Browns Plains offers an attractive blend of urban convenience and laid-back living.

Browns Plains falls under postcode 4118 and is governed by Logan Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Woodridge electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4118
Urban Area
Browns Plains
LGA
Logan
Federal Electorate
Rankin
State Electorate
Woodridge
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.66°, 153.05°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
5.12 km²
Elevation
43m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Browns Plains Road & Mount Lindsay Highway Browns Plains 4118 QLD
  • Woolworths
    27-49 Browns Plains Road Browns Plains 4118 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,434
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,309
Census 2021
6,632
▲ 5.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,888
Income 2021
$35,412
▲ 14.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,916
Born Overseas 2,097

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 473
  • 2. China 134
  • 3. England 128
  • 4. India 120
  • 5. Philippines 115
  • 6. Taiwan 68
  • 7. Fiji 65
  • 8. Pakistan 62
  • 9. Afghanistan 53
  • 10. Vietnam 46
  • 11. Samoa 42
  • 12. South Africa 41
  • 13. Thailand 40
  • 14. Cambodia 37
  • 15. Bosnia & Herzegovina 32

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,960
Australian 1,804
Irish 404
Scottish 377
Chinese 341
German 287
Australian Aboriginal 283
Maori 250
Samoan 190
Indian 180

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,366
Both parents born in Australia
2,769
Both parents born overseas
801
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
40.0%
Christianity
37.3%
Islam
5.7%
Buddhism
2.5%
Hinduism
1.7%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
475 (7.2%)
5-14 years
991 (14.9%)
15-19 years
448 (6.8%)
20-24 years
478 (7.2%)
25-34 years
1,030 (15.5%)
35-44 years
932 (14.1%)
45-54 years
818 (12.3%)
55-64 years
685 (10.3%)
65-74 years
487 (7.3%)
75-84 years
202 (3.0%)
85+ years
89 (1.3%)

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