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Queensland · Postcode 4159
Birkdale postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 19 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Birkdale at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Birkdale ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Birkdale vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Birkdale | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,903 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $435 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4159 covers Birkdale, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 19 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane - East region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Redland.
According to the 2021 Census, Birkdale has a population of 14,816 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,903, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 392 (2.6% of residents).
Housing in Birkdale includes a median weekly rent of $435, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 5,344 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 80.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Birkdale scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Birkdale include St Mary MacKillop Primary School, Birkdale State School and Birkdale South State School.
Birkdale is part of the Capalaba statistical area in Queensland.
Birkdale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4159 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 14,816 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,903/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $813/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $435 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Population Density | 1314/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,344 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.9% |
| Indigenous Population | 392 (2.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.4880371 |
| Longitude | 153.2208914 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 19 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - East |
| Area (SA3) | Capalaba |
| Local Government | Redland |
| Federal Electorate | Bowman |
| State Electorate | Oodgeroo |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,654 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,704 (11.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,337 (22.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,887 (26.2%) |
| 65+ years | 3,239 (21.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 1,480 (10.0%) |
| Asthma | 1,317 (8.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 790 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 780 (5.3%) |
| Cancer | 567 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 361 (2.4%) |
| Dementia | 230 (1.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 193 (3.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,571 (29.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,205 (41.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,325 (25.0%) |
Schools in Birkdale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Birkdale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Birkdale
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.