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Queensland · Postcode 4164
Thornlands postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 26 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Thornlands 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 Thornlands ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs; rents are among the top 10% in QLD; SEIFA decile 9 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Thornlands vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Thornlands | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,218 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $470 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 36 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -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 4164 covers Thornlands, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 26 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Brisbane - East region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Redland.
According to the 2021 Census, Thornlands has a population of 19,263 with a median age of 36. The median weekly household income is $2,218, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 457 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Thornlands includes a median weekly rent of $470, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 6,408 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 73.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Thornlands scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Thornlands area, including Carmel College, Bay View State School, Thornlands State School and others.
Thornlands is part of the Cleveland - Stradbroke statistical area in Queensland.
Thornlands details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4164 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 19,263 |
| Median Age | 36 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,218/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $920/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $470 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.9 persons |
| Area | 21.6 km² |
| Population Density | 890/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 6,408 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 457 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.5671583 |
| Longitude | 153.2621415 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 26 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane - East |
| Area (SA3) | Cleveland - Stradbroke |
| Local Government | Redland |
| Federal Electorate | Bowman |
| State Electorate | Redlands |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 4,135 (21.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,673 (13.9%) |
| 25–44 years | 4,946 (25.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 4,823 (25.0%) |
| 65+ years | 2,697 (14.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 1,685 (8.7%) |
| Arthritis | 1,449 (7.5%) |
| Diabetes | 694 (3.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 678 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 540 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 269 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 147 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 137 (2.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,483 (23.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 2,954 (46.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 1,776 (28.0%) |
Schools in Thornlands
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Thornlands. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Thornlands
Same Postcode (4164)
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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.