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Queensland · Postcode 4113
Eight Mile Plains postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 14 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Eight Mile Plains 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.
Where Eight Mile Plains ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Eight Mile Plains vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| 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
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| 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 |
| State Electorate | Toohey |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
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
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
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Eight Mile Plains. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Eight Mile Plains
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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.