Drewvale 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 Drewvale Compares
Drewvale vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Drewvale | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,243 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $460 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,993 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 35 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈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 Drewvale, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 20 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, Drewvale has a population of 4,779 with a median age of 35. The median weekly household income is $2,243, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 40 (0.8% of residents).
Housing in Drewvale includes a median weekly rent of $460, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,993, with 1,339 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 78.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Drewvale scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Drewvale is part of the Rocklea - Acacia Ridge statistical area in Queensland.
Drewvale Details
| Postcode | 4116 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 4,779 |
| Median Age | 35 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,243/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $833/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $460 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,993 |
| Average Household Size | 3.5 persons |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1089/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,339 |
| Australian Citizens | 79.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 40 (0.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.65 |
| Longitude | 153.05 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - South |
| Area (SA3) | Rocklea - Acacia Ridge |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Rankin |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,298 (27.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 584 (12.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,403 (29.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,025 (21.4%) |
| 65+ years | 461 (9.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 8 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 336 (7.0%) |
| Arthritis | 252 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 225 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 149 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 79 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 40 (0.8%) |
| Dementia | 33 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 26 (2.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 304 (23.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 650 (49.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 344 (26.0%) |
Suburbs Near Drewvale
Same Postcode (4116)
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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.