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McDowall

QLD 4053 • Greater Brisbane

7,612
Population (2021)
$55,068
Median Income
4.29 km²
Area
63m
Elevation

About McDowall

McDowall is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in Queensland, located within the Brisbane (City) area. With a population of 7,612 and a median income of $55,068, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 4.29 km² at an elevation of 63m, 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. McDowall offers an attractive blend of urban convenience and laid-back living.

McDowall falls under postcode 4053 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Aspley electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4053
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Outer North
LGA
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Lilley
State Electorate
Aspley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.38°, 152.99°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.29 km²
Elevation
63m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$470
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.9 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,237
Census 2021
7,612
▲ 5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$44,876
Income 2021
$55,068
▲ 22.7% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,610
Born Overseas 1,843

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 288
  • 2. India 197
  • 3. New Zealand 193
  • 4. South Africa 121
  • 5. China 113
  • 6. Italy 82
  • 7. Philippines 58
  • 8. Scotland 44
  • 9. Malaysia 42
  • 10. Hong Kong 41
  • 11. Iran 37
  • 12. Fiji 36
  • 13. Papua New Guinea 36
  • 14. Sri Lanka 33
  • 15. United States 32

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 2,692
English 2,691
Irish 971
Scottish 820
Italian 583
German 454
Chinese 365
Indian 333
Dutch 127
Filipino 116

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,005
Both parents born in Australia
2,418
Both parents born overseas
1,021
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
57.0%
No Religion
34.6%
Hinduism
2.2%
Buddhism
1.1%
Islam
0.5%
Sikhism
0.5%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
489 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,080 (14.2%)
15-19 years
489 (6.4%)
20-24 years
489 (6.4%)
25-34 years
806 (10.6%)
35-44 years
1,154 (15.2%)
45-54 years
1,080 (14.2%)
55-64 years
896 (11.8%)
65-74 years
703 (9.2%)
75-84 years
343 (4.5%)
85+ years
83 (1.1%)

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