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Capalaba

QLD 4157 • Greater Brisbane

18,002
Population (2021)
$41,808
Median Income
18.70 km²
Area
19m
Elevation
Service CentreShopping HubFamily-FriendlyRedlands

About Capalaba

Capalaba is the major service centre of Brisbane's Redlands, home to 18,000 residents 20 kilometres southeast of the CBD. The suburb hosts significant retail including Capalaba Central, serving the broader bayside region. The Cleveland rail line is nearby, while major roads connect to both city and coast.

The suburb offers comprehensive suburban amenity—major shopping, medical services, and employment alongside residential areas. The community is family-oriented with a mix of established homes and newer estates. Capalaba attracts families seeking Redlands living with suburban convenience, and workers employed in the local retail and service industries.

Capalaba falls under postcode 4157 and is governed by Redland Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Capalaba electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4157
Urban Area
Redland
LGA
Redland
Federal Electorate
Bowman
State Electorate
Capalaba
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.54°, 153.20°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
18.70 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Capalaba Park Shopping Centre Cnr Redland Bay Road & Mt Cotton Road Capalaba 4157 QLD
  • Woolworths
    Capalaba Central, Cnr Old Cleveland And Moreton Bay Roads Capalaba 4157 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$385
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,785
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
39 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
17,333
Census 2021
18,002
▲ 3.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,556
Income 2021
$41,808
▲ 14.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 13,372
Born Overseas 3,954

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 1,013
  • 2. England 754
  • 3. South Africa 230
  • 4. Philippines 210
  • 5. India 191
  • 6. China 114
  • 7. Scotland 93
  • 8. Germany 88
  • 9. Netherlands 67
  • 10. Papua New Guinea 60
  • 11. United States 58
  • 12. Ireland 53
  • 13. Fiji 52
  • 14. Malaysia 47
  • 15. Canada 38

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 7,548
Australian 6,432
Scottish 2,050
Irish 2,040
German 1,117
Australian Aboriginal 530
Italian 488
Chinese 367
Maori 355
Dutch 332

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

9,738
Both parents born in Australia
4,980
Both parents born overseas
2,520
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
47.6%
No Religion
43.0%
Hinduism
1.1%
Buddhism
0.9%
Islam
0.6%
Sikhism
0.6%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
1,059 (5.9%)
5-14 years
2,247 (12.5%)
15-19 years
1,030 (5.7%)
20-24 years
1,000 (5.6%)
25-34 years
2,375 (13.2%)
35-44 years
2,479 (13.8%)
45-54 years
2,255 (12.5%)
55-64 years
2,384 (13.2%)
65-74 years
1,966 (10.9%)
75-84 years
900 (5.0%)
85+ years
308 (1.7%)

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