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Whiteside

QLD 4503 • Queensland

810
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
15.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Semi-RuralBushlandQuietAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Whiteside

Whiteside is a semi-rural locality in Queensland's Moreton Bay Region, approximately 40 kilometres north of Brisbane's CBD within the Pine Rivers corridor. Covering around 15.4 square kilometres of undulating bushland and rural residential land, the locality has a population of 810 residents and sits between the rural communities of Dayboro to the north-west and the suburban areas of Petrie and North Lakes to the east. Whiteside falls under the Moreton Bay Regional Council and is represented in the federal electorate of Petrie, reflecting its position in Brisbane's outer northern fringe.

Residents of Whiteside enjoy a relaxed semi-rural lifestyle with reasonable road access to Petrie and North Lakes, where supermarkets, schools, medical centres, and Westfield North Lakes shopping centre can be found. The area is car-dependent with limited public transport, though Petrie Station on the Sunshine Coast and Caboolture rail lines provides a commuting option around 8 kilometres to the east. The locality's bushland setting, acreage blocks, and quiet roads appeal to families and those looking to escape the suburban density of Greater Brisbane while remaining within the metropolitan region.

Whiteside falls under postcode 4503 and is governed by the Moreton Bay Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Petrie, while state elections fall under the Pine Rivers electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4503
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Moreton Bay
Federal Electorate
Petrie
State Electorate
Pine Rivers
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.24°, 152.99°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
15.38 km²
Population Density
53 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4503

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4503, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,190
Median 2023–24
$60,574
▲ 23.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,590

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4503; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Petrie
8 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Petrie and surrounds Variable

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
40 km
By Train
~45 min to Brisbane Central from Petrie Station (~8km away)
By Car (Peak)
45-60 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Bruce Highway accessible via Petrie; car required within Whiteside

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no walkable commercial services — a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
810
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
402.8 / 100k
2yr Down 28.9% 10yr Down 44.2%
Motor vehicle theft
187.2 / 100k
2yr Down 17.8% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
687.9 / 100k
2yr Down 19.0% 10yr Up 104.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
16.3 / 100k
2yr Down 27.3% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
409.4 / 100k
2yr Down 13.9% 10yr Down 18.0%
View all offence categories for Moreton Bay →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Whiteside known for? +

Whiteside is known for its quiet semi-rural character, acreage lifestyle, and bushland setting in the Moreton Bay Region. It offers a peaceful alternative to suburban Brisbane while remaining within reasonable distance of North Lakes and Petrie's services.

How far is Whiteside from Brisbane CBD? +

Whiteside is approximately 40 kilometres north of Brisbane's CBD, typically a 45–60 minute drive via the Bruce Highway during peak hours, or around 35–45 minutes off-peak.

Does Whiteside have public transport? +

Public transport within Whiteside is very limited. The nearest rail access is Petrie Station, approximately 8 kilometres away, which connects to Brisbane CBD via the Sunshine Coast and Caboolture lines in around 45 minutes.

What is the population of Whiteside? +

According to the 2021 Census, Whiteside has a population of approximately 810 residents across around 255 dwellings in an area of 15.4 square kilometres.

Is Whiteside a good place to live? +

Whiteside suits those seeking an affordable semi-rural lifestyle within Brisbane's northern metropolitan fringe. It offers space, bush surroundings, and a relaxed community feel, though residents will need a car for all daily needs and commuting.

What is the postcode for Whiteside? +

The postcode for Whiteside is 4503, which is shared with other localities in the North Lakes and Moreton Bay Region area of South East Queensland.

Is Whiteside a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Whiteside is part of the Moreton Bay 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.