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Queensland · Postcode 4006
Fortitude Valley postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 2 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Fortitude Valley 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 Fortitude Valley ranks: SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Fortitude Valley vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| 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
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| 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 |
| State Electorate | McConnel |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
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
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
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Fortitude Valley. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Fortitude Valley
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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.