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Lytton

QLD 4178 • Queensland

3
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricIndustrial
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About Lytton

Lytton is an outer riverside locality situated approximately 20 km east-north-east of the Brisbane CBD, within the City of Brisbane's Wynnum Manly Ward. The area is predominantly industrial in character, dominated by the Port of Brisbane operations, fuel terminals, and the historic Fort Lytton — a 19th-century coastal fortification now preserved as a national park. The 2021 Census recorded no residential population, making Lytton one of Brisbane's few non-residential gazetted suburbs.

While Lytton has no residential community, it is significant for Brisbane's commerce and history. Fort Lytton National Park is a popular heritage tourism destination, offering guided tours of Australia's only intact 19th-century fort complex. The Sandy Camp Road Wetlands Reserve borders the suburb, providing habitat for migratory shorebirds. Lytton Road connects the area to Wynnum and the Gateway Motorway.

Lytton falls under postcode 4178 and is governed by the Brisbane Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bonner, while state elections fall under the Redlands electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4178
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Bonner
State Electorate
Redlands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.43°, 153.23°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.51 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4178

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4178, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,723
Median 2023–24
$67,065
▲ 27.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$81,518

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4178; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Services via Lytton Road — Wynnum / Brisbane 30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
20 km
By Car (Peak)
35-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 min

🛣️ Access via Gateway Motorway or Lytton Road through Wynnum

Walkability Car Dependent

Industrial area with no residential amenities; car required

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🌳 Parks & Reserves

There are 2 parks and reserves in Lytton.

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
3
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Brisbane Local Government Area, which contains Lytton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
832.9 / 100k
2yr Down 25.0% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
371.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 77.2%
Non-FV assault
713.9 / 100k
2yr Up 17.9% 10yr Up 138.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
29 / 100k
2yr Down 15.0% 10yr Up 83.4%
Steal from vehicle
616.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 28.4%
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Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does anyone live in Lytton QLD? +

Lytton is a non-residential suburb; the 2021 Census recorded zero population. The area is dominated by industrial and port operations.

What is Fort Lytton? +

Fort Lytton is a preserved 19th-century coastal fortification and Australia's only fully intact Queensland colonial era fort, now managed as a national park and popular heritage tourism site.

What is Lytton known for? +

Lytton is known for the Port of Brisbane facilities, fuel terminals, Fort Lytton National Park, and the Sandy Camp Road Wetlands Reserve.

Is Lytton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lytton is part of the Brisbane LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Lytton? +

Lytton had a population of 3 at the 2021 Census.