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Plainland

QLD 4341 • Greater Brisbane

1,930
Population (2021)
$37,544
Median Income
22.35 km²
Area
146m
Elevation

About Plainland

Plainland is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Lockyer Valley (Regional Council) area. With a population of 1,930 and a median income of $37,544, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 22.35 km² at an elevation of 146m, 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. Plainland offers an attractive blend of urban convenience and laid-back living.

Plainland falls under postcode 4341 and is governed by Lockyer Valley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lockyer electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4341
Urban Area
Laidley
LGA
Lockyer Valley
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Lockyer
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.58°, 152.42°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
22.35 km²
Elevation
146m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    3 Gehrke Road Plainland 4341 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,500
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,596
Census 2021
1,930
▲ 20.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,792
Income 2021
$37,544
▲ 45.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,610
Born Overseas 227

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 73
  • 2. New Zealand 45
  • 3. Philippines 16
  • 4. Netherlands 12
  • 5. India 9
  • 6. Germany 7
  • 7. Taiwan 7
  • 8. Scotland 5
  • 9. South Africa 5
  • 10. France 4
  • 11. Indonesia 4
  • 12. Fiji 3
  • 13. United States 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 820
English 789
Irish 209
German 197
Scottish 182
Australian Aboriginal 120
Dutch 41
Filipino 22
Italian 20
New Zealander 17

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,299
Both parents born in Australia
279
Both parents born overseas
245
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.4%
No Religion
42.5%
Islam
0.2%
Buddhism
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
132 (6.8%)
5-14 years
278 (14.4%)
15-19 years
99 (5.1%)
20-24 years
121 (6.3%)
25-34 years
255 (13.2%)
35-44 years
267 (13.8%)
45-54 years
223 (11.6%)
55-64 years
240 (12.4%)
65-74 years
195 (10.1%)
75-84 years
102 (5.3%)
85+ years
13 (0.7%)

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