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Fortitude Valley 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 Fortitude Valley Compares
Fortitude Valley vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Fortitude Valley | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,658 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $400 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,718 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 31 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +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.
Fortitude Valley is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4006. It sits about 2 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Brisbane local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 1.3 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Fortitude Valley has a population of 9,708 with a median age of 31. The median weekly household income is $1,658, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 204 (2.1% of residents).
Housing in Fortitude Valley includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,718, with 5,251 total dwellings. Rental properties account for 82.1% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Fortitude Valley scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Fortitude Valley area, including Fortitude Valley State Secondary College, Humanitas High School, Music Industry College and others.
Fortitude Valley is part of the Brisbane Inner - North statistical area in Queensland.
Fortitude Valley Details
| Postcode | 4006 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 9,708 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,658/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,061/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,718 |
| Average Household Size | 1.6 persons |
| Area | 1.3 km² |
| Population Density | 7435/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 5,251 |
| Australian Citizens | 65.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 204 (2.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.4565 |
| Longitude | 153.0345 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - North |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Brisbane |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 420 (4.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,658 (17.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 5,747 (59.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,422 (14.6%) |
| 65+ years | 450 (4.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 763 (7.9%) |
| Arthritis | 299 (3.1%) |
| Diabetes | 200 (2.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 160 (1.6%) |
| Cancer | 123 (1.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 85 (0.9%) |
| Dementia | 20 (0.2%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 1,507 (29.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 2,922 (56.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 633 (12.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 101 (2.0%) |
Schools in Fortitude Valley
Suburbs Near Fortitude Valley
Same Postcode (4006)
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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.