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Eight Mile 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 Eight Mile Plains Compares
Eight Mile Plains vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Eight Mile Plains | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,917 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,803 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ≈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 4113 covers Eight Mile Plains, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 14 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, Eight Mile Plains has a population of 15,326 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $1,917, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. The Indigenous population is 151 (1.0% of residents).
Housing in Eight Mile Plains includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,803, with 5,160 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 65.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Eight Mile Plains scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Eight Mile Plains include Warrigal Road State School and Eight Mile Plains State School.
Eight Mile Plains is part of the Sunnybank statistical area in Queensland.
Eight Mile Plains Details
| Postcode | 4113 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 15,326 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,917/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $769/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,803 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 7.6 km² |
| Population Density | 2013/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,160 |
| Australian Citizens | 72.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 151 (1.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -27.5758579 |
| Longitude | 153.0921619 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - South |
| Area (SA3) | Sunnybank |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Moreton |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,684 (17.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,909 (12.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,001 (32.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 3,331 (21.7%) |
| 65+ years | 2,403 (15.7%) |
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)
| Arthritis | 916 (6.0%) |
| Asthma | 869 (5.7%) |
| Diabetes | 724 (4.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 583 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 337 (2.2%) |
| Dementia | 195 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 178 (1.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 260 (5.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,752 (34.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,091 (41.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 982 (19.3%) |
Schools in Eight Mile Plains
Suburbs Near Eight Mile Plains
Same Postcode (4113)
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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.