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South Brisbane, Australia

Queensland · Australia

South Brisbane is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 8,658. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
8,658 Population 2/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$29,845 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,845 median income, 8.0% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.6 / 5.0
$264,800 home value, $1,324/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population8,658
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$29,845
Per Capita$29,845
Unemployment8.0%

Housing

D
Home Value$264,800
Rent$1,324
Ownership28.0%
Housing Units3,463

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain30.5 in/yr
Sunny Days337/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population8,658
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-27.4803°, 153.0205°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation30.5 inches (774 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,845
Median Age29.0 years

About South Brisbane

South Brisbane is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 8,658. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

South Brisbane has a population of 8,658 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age is 29.0 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,658
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
29.0yrs
Median Age
25% below Australia avg
3,684.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

South Brisbane vs Australia Average

The median household income in South Brisbane is $29,845, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,845 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $574, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 8.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 823 business establishments.

Income: South Brisbane vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,845
60% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,845
Avg Weekly Wage$574

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.0%
122% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)823

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in South Brisbane is $264,800, 6% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,324 (14% above the national average of $1,163). 28.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,463 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$264,800
6% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,324
14% above Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership28.0%
Owner-Occupied28.0%
Renter-Occupied72.0%
Housing Units3,463

Property Tax

Climate in South Brisbane

South Brisbane has an average annual temperature of 21.6°C (71°F). The hottest month is Jan (26°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 965 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.4° 119.3
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30.2° 151.1
Mar 24.6°C / 76°F 20.1° / 29.1° 116.3
Apr 22.4°C / 72°F 17.4° / 27.3° 64.9
May 19.2°C / 67°F 13.8° / 24.5° 52.3
Jun 17°C / 63°F 11.9° / 22° 67.2
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 10.4° / 22° 26.6
Aug 17.1°C / 63°F 10.8° / 23.4° 33.3
Sep 19.8°C / 68°F 13.9° / 25.7° 26.5
Oct 21.8°C / 71°F 16.5° / 27.2° 76.4
Nov 23.6°C / 74°F 18.8° / 28.4° 98.7
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 20.6° / 29.6° 132.6
South Brisbane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 337 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average68.4°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days337 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area3,684.9 sq mi (9,543.8 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-27.4803°N, 153.0205°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.5"
20% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.68"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.4 in Coldest
August 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 1.5 in
October 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
December 76°F (25°C) 5.3 in

South Brisbane has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in South Brisbane

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Somerville House Aquatic Centre
Somerville House
Brisbane State High School
Brisbane State High School
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Radio Stations near South Brisbane

20 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Brisbane classic rock, modern rock AAC 130 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
B105 105.3 Brisbane adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
ABC Triple J Queensland 20220701 current affairs, news AAC 238 kbps
Vision Christian Radio (MP3) christian music, conversation MP3 128 kbps
4RPH Reading Radio reading, spoken word AAC 40 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
B105 105.3MHz FM Brisbane QLD Hits from Then to Now - 20230614 adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary AAC 130 kbps
4zzz brisbane, independent MP3 128 kbps
ABC 612kHz AM Brisbane QLD Queensland Local Radio 20220701 contemporary, current affairs AAC 94 kbps
Vision180 christian music AAC+ 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR1) MP3 256 kbps
Stereo 10 Brisbane 80s, classic hits AAC+ 96 kbps
Vision Christian Radio MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Brisbane (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
SENQ sport, sports AAC 65 kbps
West Bremer Radio AAC+ 128 kbps
Systrum Sistum (SSR2) MP3 256 kbps
The Engineered Network education, news MP3

Museums in South Brisbane

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Anthropology Museum
Anthropology Museum
Army Museum South Queensland
Army Museum South Queensland
Beenleigh Historical Village and Museum
Boggo Road Gaol
Boggo Road Gaol
Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre
Brisbane Motor Museum
Brisbane Tramway Museum
Commissariat Store
Commissariat Store
Diamantina Health Care Museum
Diamantina Health Care Museum
Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
Enoggera & Districts Historical Society
Fort Lytton Museum
Geology Museum
Geology Museum
Hologram Zoo
Hologram Zoo
Indian Motocycles Museum
Ipswich Racing Museum
Karawatha Forest Discovery Centre
Logan City Historical Museum
MacArthur Museum
MacArthur Museum
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Brisbane
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Museum of Lands, Mapping and Surveying
Physics Museum
Physics Museum
Pine Rivers Heritage Museum
Queensland Holocaust Museum
Queensland Holocaust Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Maritime Museum
Queensland Museum
RD Milns Antiquities Museum
RD Milns Antiquities Museum
Redcliffe Museum
Redland Museum
Samford Museum
Sandgate Museam
Sciencentre
Sciencentre
Scout Heritage Centre (Wheelhouse)
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith Memorial
Telstra Museum
Telstra Museum
UQ Art Museum
UQ Art Museum
Visitor Information Centre
Yugambeh Museum

Libraries in South Brisbane

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albany Creek Library0.0
Alice J Alison Greene Secondary Library0.0
Annerley Library0.0
Arana Hills Library0.0
Architecture and Music Library0.0
Architecture and Music Library0.0
Ashgrove Library0.0
Banyo Library0.0
Beenleigh Library0.0
Biological Sciences Library0.0
Biological Sciences Library0.0
Bracken Ridge Library and Ward Office0.0
Braille House0.0
Brisbane Square Library0.0
Brisbane Square Library0.0
Bulimba Library0.0
Capalaba Library0.0
Carina Library0.0
Carindale Library0.0
Carindale Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Central Library0.0
Chermside Library0.0
Cleveland Library0.0
Coopers Plains Library0.0
Corinda Library0.0
CPL Resource & Toy Library0.0
CPL Resource & Toy Library0.0
Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library0.0
Dorothy Hill Engineering and Sciences Library0.0
Everton Park Library0.0
Fairfield Library0.0
Fryer Library0.0
Fryer Library0.0
Garden City Library0.0
Grange Library0.0
H/Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Hillbrook Library0.0
Holland Park Library0.0
Inala Library0.0
Indooroopilly Library0.0
Junction Park State School Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Kenmore Library0.0
Kurilpa Library0.0
Library0.0
Library0.0
Logan Central Library0.0
Logan Hyperdome Library0.0
Logan Hyperdome Library0.0
Logan North Library0.0
Logan West Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Marsden Library0.0
Mitchelton Library0.0
Mitchelton Library0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library0.0
Mount Coot-tha Library0.0
Mount Gravatt Library0.0
Mount Ommaney Library0.0
National Archives of Australia0.0
National Archives of Australia0.0
New Farm Library0.0
Ngaire Tagney Primary Library0.0
North Lakes Library0.0
Nundah Library0.0
QUT Gardens Point Main Library0.0
QUT Law Library0.0
QUT Law Library0.0
Redbank Plains Library0.0
Redbank Plaza Library0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Resource Centre0.0
Roscoe Library Saint Francis Theological College0.0
Sandgate Library0.0
St Eugene de Mazenod Resource Centre0.0
State Library of Queensland0.0
Stones Corner Library0.0
Strathpine Library0.0
Sunnybank Hills Library0.0
Sunnybank Hills Library0.0
TAFE Library0.0
TAFE Library0.0
The Edge0.0
Toowong Library0.0
UQ/Mater McAuley Library0.0
UQ/Mater McAuley Library0.0
Walter Harrison Law Library0.0
Walter Harrison Law Library0.0
Willet Centre0.0
Willet Centre0.0
Wynnum Library0.0
Zillmere Library0.0

Farmers Markets in South Brisbane

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alien Night Market
Boundary Street Markets
Boundary Street Markets
Brisbane City Markets
Brisbane City Markets
Brookfield Markets
Davies Park Market
Davies Park Market
Deagon Flea Market
Eat Street Markets
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Jan Powers Farmers Market
Lawnton Country Markets
Milton Markets
Mt Gravatt Markets
Northey Street Organic Markets
Vend

Hotels in South Brisbane

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mantra South Bank
Novotel
Rydges
Swiss-Belhotel

Restaurants in South Brisbane

53 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

66
Ahmet's
Ariake on Grey
Baba Ganouj
Baba Ganouj
Bacchus
Bake N Grill
Bar Rosa Vini & Piatti
Bistro
Brooklyn Depot
Cálida Argentinian
Charming Squire
Chu the Phat
Como
Cowch
El Camino
El Planta
Embers
Gnocchi Gnocchi Brothers
Green House
Hana Sushi
Harajuka Gyoza
Hello Please
Julius Pizzeria
Lina Rooftop
Mado
Maeve
Merivales
MOTTO MOTTO
Mrs Luu's Vietnamese Canteen
Nando's
Olé !
Otto Osteria
Otto Ristorante
Ovello
Plough Inn
Popolo Italian Kitchen & Bar
Poppies Southbank
River Quay Fish
San Churo
San Kui
Siam Thai Restaurant
Southside Restaurant
Stone and Brew on Gladstone
SW1 Kitchen - Montjoie Pâtisserie
Tai Tai
The Anise
The Brewer's Pantry
The Greek Club
Vici
Viet de lites
Yababa
Zeus

Cafes in South Brisbane

38 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Addictea
Bar Merlo
Belle Epoque
Blue Basement Cafe
CBD
Champ Kitchen and Bar
Coffee at the Kombi
Coffee Head Co.
Crypto Coffee
Dal Dal
Denim Co.
Era Cafe
Espresso Garage
Gelare
Goodwill Brew
Grey Street Cafe
Grey's
Hoo Ha Coffee Bar
Hudsons Coffee
Jamaica Blue
Lift Cafe
Lost Bean
Lucky Duck Cafe & Bar
Max Brenner Chocolate Bar
Merriweather Cafe
Mi Casa Cafe
Mothers
Nodo
Olio
Otti
Red Note Cafe
Riverside
Rouge Coffee
Shysh cafe and bar
Sips O'clock
Starbucks
The Bistro
Will & Flow

Cinemas in South Brisbane

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Southbank Cineplex

Theatres in South Brisbane

4 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Concert Hall
Cremorne Theatre
Lyric Theatre
Playhouse

Dentists in South Brisbane

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brisbane Dentist Specialist Centre
Gladstone Road Highgate Hill Dental Clinic
South Bank Dentists

Train Stations in South Brisbane

3 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

South Bank
South Brisbane
South Brisbane

Bus Stations in South Brisbane

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cultural Centre
Mater Hill station
South Bank

Gas Stations in South Brisbane

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Liberty

Banks in South Brisbane

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Westpac

Gyms in South Brisbane

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Living Barre And Yoga
Pilgrim Hot Yoga
Sustain On Cordelia

Breweries in South Brisbane

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brewdog
Caxton Street Brewing Co
Future Magic Brewing Co
Future Magic Brewing Co
Happy Valley Brewing Company
Happy Valley Brewing Company
Helios Brewing Company
Helios Brewing Company
Hiker Brewing Co
Hiker Brewing Co
Hodfellows
Hoppers
Perentie Brewing
Slipstream Brewing Company
White Lies Brewing and Distillery
Working Title Brew Co.
Working Title Brew Co.

Stadiums & Teams in South Brisbane

TeamLeagueDivision
Ballymore
Brisbane Cricket Ground
Graceville Memorial Grandstand
Pat Rafter Arena
Suncorp Stadium
Totally Workwear Stadium

Airports Near South Brisbane

31 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Brisbane International AirportBNELarge Airport
Gold Coast AirportOOLLarge Airport
RAAF Base AmberleyMedium Airport
Aratula AirstripSmall Airport
Blenheim AirstripSmall Airport
Boonah AirportSmall Airport
Brisbane Archerfield AirportSmall Airport
Caboolture AirportSmall Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Churchable AirstripSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?Small Airport
CoominyaSmall Airport
Crowley Vale private airfieldSmall Airport
Donnybrook AirstripSmall Airport
Driftn-in AirstripSmall Airport
Dunwich AirportSRRSmall Airport
Hazelton Private AirstripSmall Airport
Heck Field AirportSmall Airport
Kilcoy AirfieldSmall Airport
Kooralbyn AirportSmall Airport
Kooringal AirstripSmall Airport
Landsborough AirportSmall Airport
Logan Reserve AirportSmall Airport
Mccarons private stripSmall Airport
mount archerSmall Airport
Mount Walker airstripSmall Airport
Redcliffe AirportSmall Airport
Southport AirportSHQSmall Airport
Tabragalba Homestead private stripSmall Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Watts Bridge AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in South Brisbane

74 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Absolute Recovery
Alcohol and Drug Information Service
Aquatic Therapy for Life
Australian Skin Cancer Clinic
Australian Skin Cancer Clinics
Barefoot Physiotherapy
Bowen Hills Medical Centre
Brisbane Acupuncture Clinic
Brisbane Sexual Health Clinic
Cannon Hill Medical Centre
Casuarina Lodge
Chambers at 32
Child and Youth Community Health Service Indooroopilly
Contro Wellness
Coorparoo Clinic
Corrie Street Medical Clinic
Dermatology
Dermatology Specialist Center
Endodontic Group
Fortus Physiotherapist
Gardens Point Medical Centre
Hearwell Now Hearing Clinic
Hyperbaric O2 Health
Inclusive Health Clinic
Integrated Wellness Clinic - Brisbane Naturopath & Psychology
Jacana Centre for Acquired Brain Injured Rehabilitation and Residential Care - Brighton
Junction Road Family Practice
Junction Road Phisiotherapy
Little Big Feet
Marshall Lane Health Clinic
Marshall Lane Medical Centre
Mater Eye Clinic
Mater Hill Family Medical Centre
Mediwell Medical and Wellness Centre
Melanoma Scan Toombul
Milton Village Medical
Montague Road Medical Centre
Norman Park Specialist Centre
North Brisbane Sleep and Thoratic
Northside Gynaecology
Northside Medicare Urgent Care Clinic
Old Northern Road Medical Centre
Ortho Physio
Oxford Street Medical Center
Pain 2 Performance
QML Pathology
Queensland Diabetes and Endocrine Centre
Queensland Pelvic Floor Centre
Queensland X Ray
Queensland XRay
Renaissant Aesthetic Health
ResSleep
Savage Xray
Sirona Women's Health
Skin Cancer Clinic
Skin Revision
Smart Clinics
Smart Clinics Annerley
Sonder Private Clinic Brisbane
Sonic Health Plus
South East Dermatology
Specialist Network
Spinal Life
Stones Corner Medical Centre
The Albion Health Suites
The Formulated
The Headache & Pain Management Centre
Therapeutic Colonics
UQ Health Service
Urgent Care Brisbane
West End Medical Practice
Woolloongabba Community Health Centre
World Wellness Health and Medical Clinic
Your Skin Doctor

Churches & Religious Organizations in South Brisbane

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Greek Orthodox Church of St George
iSEE Church
Park Church Tongan Congregation
Serbian Orthodox Church
St Andrews
St. Clement

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Brisbane

What is the population of South Brisbane?

South Brisbane has a population of 8,658 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,684.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 29.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is South Brisbane expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,845, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $264,800 (6% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,324 per month, above the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in South Brisbane?

South Brisbane enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 337 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.5 inches.

How is the job market in South Brisbane?

The job market in South Brisbane faces challenges, with unemployment at 8.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $574. There are 823 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in South Brisbane?

The median home value in South Brisbane is $264,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,324. The homeownership rate is 28.0%.

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