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Browns Plains Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Browns Plains Compares
Browns Plains vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Browns Plains | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,390 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,434 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 34 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 9.3% +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 4118 covers Browns Plains, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 22 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Logan - Beaudesert region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Logan.
According to the 2021 Census, Browns Plains has a population of 6,632 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,390, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 9.3%, higher than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 312 (4.7% of residents).
Housing in Browns Plains includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,434, with 2,169 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 48.6% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Browns Plains scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Browns Plains include Browns Plains State High School, Browns Plains State School and Indie School, Logan.
Browns Plains is part of the Browns Plains statistical area in Queensland.
Browns Plains Details
| Postcode | 4118 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,632 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,390/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $681/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,434 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 5.1 km² |
| Population Density | 1296/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,169 |
| Australian Citizens | 74.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 312 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -27.6620444 |
| Longitude | 153.0530248 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 22 km |
| Region (SA4) | Logan - Beaudesert |
| Area (SA3) | Browns Plains |
| Local Government | Logan |
| Federal Electorate | Rankin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,466 (22.1%) |
| 15–24 years | 926 (14.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,962 (29.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,503 (22.7%) |
| 65+ years | 778 (11.7%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 1 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 657 (9.9%) |
| Arthritis | 518 (7.8%) |
| Diabetes | 343 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 221 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 142 (2.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 135 (2.0%) |
| Dementia | 20 (0.3%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 119 (5.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 823 (38.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 802 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 397 (18.5%) |
Schools in Browns Plains
Suburbs Near Browns Plains
Same Postcode (4118)
More Browns Plains Data
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.