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Queensland · Postcode 4102
Woolloongabba postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 2 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Woolloongabba 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 Woolloongabba ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD; SEIFA decile 10 puts it in the top 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Woolloongabba vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Woolloongabba | QLD avg | AU avg | Greater Brisbane |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,863 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 | $1,945 |
| Rent/wk | $440 +QLD | $380 | $390 | $402 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 | $1,919 |
| Median age | 29 | 44.0 | 45.0 | 38.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% ≈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.
Woolloongabba is a coastal suburb of Brisbane in Queensland, with postcode 4102. It sits about 2 km from the Brisbane CBD, within the Brisbane local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 2.5 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Woolloongabba has a population of 8,687 with a median age of 29. The median weekly household income is $1,863, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. The Indigenous population is 135 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Woolloongabba includes a median weekly rent of $440, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 3,429 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Rental properties account for 72.5% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Woolloongabba scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Schools in Woolloongabba include Buranda State School and Narbethong State Special School.
Woolloongabba is part of the Brisbane Inner - East statistical area in Queensland.
Woolloongabba details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4102 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 8,687 |
| Median Age | 29 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,863/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $866/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $440 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 3479/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,429 |
| Australian Citizens | 68.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 135 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -27.4856 |
| Longitude | 153.0291 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 2 km |
| Region (SA4) | Brisbane Inner City |
| Area (SA3) | Brisbane Inner - East |
| Local Government | Brisbane |
| Federal Electorate | Griffith |
| State Electorate | South Brisbane |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 681 (7.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 2,196 (25.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 3,899 (44.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,242 (14.3%) |
| 65+ years | 676 (7.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Asthma | 704 (8.1%) |
| Arthritis | 372 (4.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 204 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 192 (2.2%) |
| Cancer | 145 (1.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 88 (1.0%) |
| Dementia | 72 (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 | 542 (16.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,728 (51.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 779 (23.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 292 (8.7%) |
Schools in Woolloongabba
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Woolloongabba. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Woolloongabba
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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.