Pinkenba
QLD 4008 • Queensland
About Pinkenba
Pinkenba is a small industrial and residential suburb in Brisbane's inner north, situated on the northern bank of the Brisbane River approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb occupies a long narrow strip of land between the river and Brisbane Airport's general aviation precinct, and is primarily characterised by its industrial and logistics functions. Despite its small resident population of around 350, Pinkenba is an important freight and transport hub for the Brisbane metropolitan area.
The suburb's residential area is modest and spatially isolated from surrounding neighbourhoods, with access restricted by industrial zones and the airport boundary. Public transport options are limited, with bus services providing the main link to broader Brisbane. Its proximity to Brisbane Airport makes Pinkenba relevant to aviation and logistics workers, and the riverside location offers occasional glimpses of industrial heritage and river traffic. Those who live here tend to value the quiet, tucked-away character and relative affordability near the inner city.
Pinkenba falls under postcode 4008 and is governed by the Brisbane Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Lilley, while state elections fall under the Clayfield electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4008
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4008 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4008; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 300 — Brisbane CBD via Hendra 40-50 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car preferred due to limited public transport; Gateway Motorway access nearby
Industrial surroundings with limited footpaths; isolated residential pocket with poor pedestrian connectivity to amenities
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Brisbane Local Government Area, which contains Pinkenba. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.