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Queensland · Postcode 4116
Calamvale postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 17 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Calamvale 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.
Detailed comparison table
Calamvale vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Calamvale | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,874 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 34 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ≈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 4116 covers Calamvale, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 17 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane - South region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Brisbane.
According to the 2021 Census, Calamvale has a population of 17,994 with a median age of 34. The median weekly household income is $1,874, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.7%. The Indigenous population is 166 (0.9% of residents).
Housing in Calamvale includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 5,839 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Calamvale scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Calamvale include Calamvale Community College, Wisdom College and Calamvale Special School.
Calamvale is part of the Rocklea - Acacia Ridge statistical area in Queensland.
Calamvale details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4116 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 17,994 |
| Median Age | 34 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,874/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $783/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 6.7 km² |
| Population Density | 2706/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,839 |
| Australian Citizens | 71.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 166 (0.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.623889 |
| Longitude | 153.05 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - South |
| Area (SA3) | Rocklea - Acacia Ridge |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Rankin |
| State Electorate | Stretton |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 3,912 (21.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,111 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 6,274 (34.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,696 (20.5%) |
| 65+ years | 2,001 (11.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 965 (5.4%) |
| Diabetes | 796 (4.4%) |
| Arthritis | 748 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 404 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 348 (1.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 137 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 50 (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 | 156 (2.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,985 (34.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,559 (44.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,065 (18.5%) |
Schools in Calamvale
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Calamvale. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Calamvale
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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.