Bulimba 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 Bulimba Compares
Bulimba vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Bulimba | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,805 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $500 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,800 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 40 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
Bulimba is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4171. It sits about 4 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Brisbane local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.1 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Bulimba has a population of 7,623 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $2,805, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 79 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Bulimba includes a median weekly rent of $500, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,800, with 2,981 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 62.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Bulimba scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Bulimba include Bulimba State School and Sts Peter and Paul's School.
Bulimba is part of the Brisbane Inner - East statistical area in Queensland.
Bulimba Details
| Postcode | 4171 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 7,623 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,805/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,393/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $500 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 2.1 km² |
| Population Density | 3582/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,981 |
| Australian Citizens | 85.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 79 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.45 |
| Longitude | 153.058 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 4 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - East |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Griffith |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,350 (17.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 807 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,259 (29.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,195 (28.8%) |
| 65+ years | 1,023 (13.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 528 (6.9%) |
| Arthritis | 412 (5.4%) |
| Heart Disease | 231 (3.0%) |
| Cancer | 217 (2.8%) |
| Diabetes | 165 (2.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 84 (1.1%) |
| Dementia | 65 (0.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 139 (4.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,291 (43.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,120 (37.9%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 406 (13.7%) |
Schools in Bulimba
Suburbs Near Bulimba
Same Postcode (4171)
More Bulimba 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.