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Kuraby

QLD 4112 • Greater Brisbane

8,737
Population (2021)
$38,480
Median Income
4.58 km²
Area
54m
Elevation
Family-FriendlyTrain AccessMulticulturalEstablishedNature Access

About Kuraby

Kuraby is an established outer southern suburb of Brisbane, located approximately 16 kilometres southeast of the CBD. With a population of 8,737, the suburb has seen steady growth of 7.8% since 2016. The name derives from an Aboriginal word meaning 'a place of many springs', reflecting the suburb's position between the Brisbane and Logan Rivers. Kuraby features a mix of original 1970s housing stock and newer developments, with 19 parks covering nearly 16% of the area.

The suburb offers convenient living with its own train station providing fast electric services to Brisbane CBD and the Gold Coast. Underwood Marketplace nearby provides major retail including Big W and Woolworths. Kuraby has an increasingly diverse community, with significant Indian, New Zealand, South African, and Chinese populations. The area is popular with families and professionals seeking affordable housing with good transport links, quality schools including Kuraby State School, and proximity to natural bushland reserves.

Kuraby falls under postcode 4112 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stretton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4112
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer South
LGA
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Moreton
State Electorate
Stretton
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.60°, 153.09°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.58 km²
Elevation
54m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Kuraby
0.5 km
5-10 mins
Runcorn
1.5 km
20 mins

Bus Services

  • Local bus services — Garden City, Springwood 15-25 mins
  • Route 150 — Upper Mt Gravatt, Brisbane CBD 45 mins

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
16 km
By Train
25-30 mins via Kuraby station
By Bus
45-55 mins via Upper Mt Gravatt
By Car (Peak)
35-45 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 mins

🛣️ Direct train access makes CBD commuting convenient.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Train station is walkable but most shopping requires driving to Underwood Marketplace.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
3.3 people
Median Age
34 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,108
Census 2021
8,737
▲ 7.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$32,864
Income 2021
$38,480
▲ 17.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,967
Born Overseas 4,510

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 545
  • 2. China 458
  • 3. Pakistan 411
  • 4. South Africa 292
  • 5. New Zealand 226
  • 6. Taiwan 216
  • 7. Malaysia 183
  • 8. South Korea 171
  • 9. Hong Kong 161
  • 10. England 133
  • 11. Bangladesh 123
  • 12. Fiji 119
  • 13. Vietnam 112
  • 14. Iraq 93
  • 15. Afghanistan 81

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Chinese 1,426
English 1,314
Australian 1,267
Indian 1,070
Irish 310
Scottish 279
Korean 238
German 230
Vietnamese 173
South African 171

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,552
Both parents born in Australia
6,196
Both parents born overseas
709
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Islam
32.0%
Christianity
29.5%
No Religion
23.6%
Buddhism
3.9%
Sikhism
3.5%
Hinduism
2.6%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
602 (6.9%)
5-14 years
1,464 (16.8%)
15-19 years
660 (7.6%)
20-24 years
588 (6.7%)
25-34 years
1,170 (13.4%)
35-44 years
1,284 (14.7%)
45-54 years
1,112 (12.7%)
55-64 years
895 (10.2%)
65-74 years
606 (6.9%)
75-84 years
293 (3.4%)
85+ years
67 (0.8%)

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