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Queensland · Postcode 4017
Bracken Ridge postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 16 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Bracken Ridge 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 Bracken Ridge ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Bracken Ridge vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Bracken Ridge | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,972 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 37 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% -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 4017 covers Bracken Ridge, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 16 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane - North region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Bracken Ridge has a population of 17,488 with a median age of 37. The median weekly household income is $1,972, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 557 (3.2% of residents).
Housing in Bracken Ridge includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 6,061 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bracken Ridge scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
There are 5 schools in the Bracken Ridge area, including St John Fisher College, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracken Ridge State High School and others.
Bracken Ridge is part of the Sandgate statistical area in Queensland.
Bracken Ridge details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4017 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 17,488 |
| Median Age | 37 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,972/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $834/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 8.1 km² |
| Population Density | 2156/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,061 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 557 (3.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.3237467 |
| Longitude | 153.0266071 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 16 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - North |
| Area (SA3) | Sandgate |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Lilley |
| State Electorate | Sandgate |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,559 (20.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,137 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,942 (28.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,254 (24.3%) |
| 65+ years | 2,606 (14.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,531 (8.8%) |
| Arthritis | 1,435 (8.2%) |
| Diabetes | 930 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 742 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 471 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 341 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 71 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 164 (2.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,861 (31.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,653 (44.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,318 (22.0%) |
Schools in Bracken Ridge
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Bracken Ridge. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Bracken Ridge
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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.