Eight Mile Plains

QLD 4113 • Greater Brisbane

15,326
Population (2021)
$39,988
Median Income
7.61 km²
Area
70m
Elevation
Transport HubTechnology PrecinctMulticulturalConnected

About Eight Mile Plains

Eight Mile Plains is a diverse suburb of 15,300 residents at the junction of Brisbane's major motorways, 14 kilometres south of the CBD. The Eight Mile Plains busway station provides exceptional public transport, while the suburb hosts a significant technology park. The Gateway and Pacific Motorways provide road connectivity.

The suburb is notably multicultural, with strong Chinese-Australian community presence near the Sunnybank precinct. The technology park and busway bring workers, while families appreciate the central southern location. Eight Mile Plains attracts professionals working in the tech precinct, multicultural families, and commuters valuing the exceptional busway access.

Eight Mile Plains falls under postcode 4113 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toohey electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4113
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.58°, 153.09°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
7.61 km²
Elevation
70m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    261 Warrigal Road Eight Mile Plains 4113 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$420
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,803
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
15,322
Census 2021
15,326
0.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,512
Income 2021
$39,988
26.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,727
Born Overseas 8,028

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. China 1,788
  • 2. India 1,023
  • 3. Taiwan 727
  • 4. South Korea 724
  • 5. New Zealand 427
  • 6. Hong Kong 295
  • 7. Malaysia 274
  • 8. Vietnam 222
  • 9. England 215
  • 10. Philippines 191
  • 11. Indonesia 147
  • 12. Fiji 139
  • 13. South Africa 134
  • 14. Papua New Guinea 128
  • 15. Sri Lanka 118

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 4,334
English 2,684
Australian 2,265
Indian 1,214
Korean 912
Irish 741
Scottish 639
German 428
Greek 274
Vietnamese 269

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,263
Both parents born in Australia
10,275
Both parents born overseas
1,148
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
37.6%
No Religion
37.1%
Buddhism
5.4%
Hinduism
5.1%
Islam
4.8%
Sikhism
4.0%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
893 (5.8%)
5-14 years
1,791 (11.7%)
15-19 years
764 (5.0%)
20-24 years
1,145 (7.5%)
25-34 years
2,645 (17.3%)
35-44 years
2,356 (15.4%)
45-54 years
1,749 (11.4%)
55-64 years
1,582 (10.3%)
65-74 years
1,332 (8.7%)
75-84 years
709 (4.6%)
85+ years
362 (2.4%)

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