QLD · Brisbane Council

Brisbane Airport, 4008

Population

22

Growth (1 yr)

0.0%

Growth (5 yr)

0.0%

Median age

50

Median income

$0/wk

Employment rate

25%

Languages at home

45.5%non-English

Mostly English at home

2021 Census · usual residence

  • Café precinct
  • Green suburb
  • Excellent transport
  • Cycling
What Brisbane Airport is known for: Café precinct, Green suburb, Excellent transport, Cycling

Suburb profile

Brisbane Airport is a welcoming smaller community in Brisbane Council, with a settled community character. Life revolves around the local community, with the wider region offering trips and services when needed. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood.

Food and coffee punch above the usual for comparable suburbs, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene. Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Daily life works well on foot, with buses and trains also serving the suburb.

Housing sits in the middle of the local market: neither cheap nor premium. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.

At a glance

Brisbane Airport snapshot

A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk

Median house price

No data available

Median rent

No data available

Population (Census)

22

0.0% annual growth

Dwelling vacancy

No data available

How it compares

Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles

Safety

100th

percentile in state (higher = safer)

Pop. growth

4th

percentile in QLD

Population growth

Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years

Risks & flags

Quick scan — open a section below for full context

Living here

Population

Population growth

0.0% annual · 0.0% over 5 years · 4th percentile in QLD

Growth rates are from ABS Estimated Resident Population at SA2 level. Headcount uses 2021 Census when allocated ERP is too low relative to Census to display reliably.

2021 Census figures

2021 Census

Population
22
Median age
50
Median household income / week
$0
Unoccupied private dwellings
0 of 0
Median monthly mortgage
$0
Employment rate
25%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

  • Estimated Resident PopulationAustralian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries

Community & culture

No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Updated

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.

Offence counts & rates
Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
18
Against the person
2
Against property
13
Rate per 1,000 residents
3,600
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 11 residents
State safety percentile
99.9th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
-2.7%

Most common offence types

  • Assault19
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)209
  • Traffic And Related Offences36
  • Unlawful Use Of Motor Vehicle63
  • Drug Offences49

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

Data sources & freshness

  • QPS Online Crime MapQueensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates

Family & Lifestyle

Childcare

2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap

  • Tadpoles Early Learning Centrechildcare
  • The Joey Clubchildcare

Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)

Childcare centre count

Data sources & freshness

  • Childcare servicesOpenStreetMap · current · Updated

Public transport

21 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Brisbane Domestic Airport
  • Brisbane International Airport
  • Domestic Airport station, platform 1
  • International Airport station, platform 1
  • International Airport station, platform 2

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

314 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

8 restaurants · 10 cafes · 3 bars · 1 pharmacies · 13 fast food · 1 food courts · 1 bakeries · 1 playgrounds

Local character & venue list

Local character

  • Highly walkable for everyday errands
  • Strong café and dining scene36 food & drink venues nearby
  • Great for outdoor family life1 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
  • Well connected by public transport21 public transport stops
Walkability proxy
75/100
Cafés per 1,000 residents
454.55
Food & drink per 1,000 residents
1636.36
Parks per 1,000 residents
45.45
Food & drink(36)
  • BrookiBakery
  • GrazeBar
  • The CommonBar
  • The IndependentBar
  • Bellisimo CoffeeCafe
  • Bellissimo CoffeeCafe
  • Boost JuiceCafe
  • Cafe
  • Coffee RoyalCafe
  • Mica ExpressCafe
  • SeedsCafe
  • The Aviary Cafe & BarCafe
  • The Coffee ClubCafe
  • Upper Westside DeliCafe
  • BNE Kebabs & AcaiFast food
  • Guzman y GomezFast food
  • KFCFast food
  • Krispy KremeFast food
  • McDonald'sFast food
  • Mezze ZazaFast food
  • Mi Casa BurritosFast food
  • Motto MottoFast food
  • New York Burger BarFast food
  • Red RoosterFast food
  • Roll'dFast food
  • Soul OriginFast food
  • SubwayFast food
  • Food court
  • Local Bar & BistroRestaurant
  • Newstead Brewing Co.Restaurant
  • Nippon RamenRestaurant
  • Sushi MiRestaurant
  • Sushi SushiRestaurant
  • The Lord LamingtonRestaurant
  • Windmill & Co Bar BistroRestaurant
  • Yo! SushiRestaurant
Shopping(2)
  • Coles ExpressConvenience store

    3 Daintree Road

Health & services(1)
  • Airport PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(1)
  • McDonald's PlayPlacePlayground
Transport(26)

20 bus stops · 6 train stations

Other(79)
  • Virgin Australia LoungeAirport Lounge
  • Wine SelectorsAlcohol
  • Artwork
  • ATM
  • TravelexATM
  • SamsoniteBag
  • Health + BeautyBeauty salon
  • Mecca MaximaBeauty salon
  • Bench (2)
  • BACBicycle Parking
  • Bicycle Parking (4)
  • Brisbane AirportBicycle Parking
  • Bicycle Repair Station
  • BoundBooks
  • Avis BudgetCar Rental
  • Avis-BudgetCar Rental
  • EnterpriseCar Rental
  • EnterpriseCar Rental

    32 Airport Drive

  • EuropcarCar Rental
  • HertzCar Rental
  • Thrifty HertzCar Rental
  • Ultra TuneCar repair
  • BNE Airport Car WashCar wash

    3 Daintree Road

  • Jetstar Check-inCheck In
  • Qantas Check-inCheck In
  • Regional Airlines Check-inCheck In
  • Virgin Australia Check-inCheck In
  • BillabongClothes
  • Country RoadClothes
  • OxfordClothes
  • Peter AlexanderClothes
  • SeedClothes
  • Surf Dive 'n SkiClothes
  • WitcheryClothes
  • MAC CosmeticsCosmetics
  • Dressing Room
  • Drinking water (6)
  • Tech2GoElectronics
  • GSE Charging BaysEV charging
  • Brisbane Airport Conference CentreEvents Venue
  • MimcoFashion Accessories
  • Australian Produce StoreGift
  • Mott & MulberryGift
  • Ibis Hotel Brisbane AirportHotel

    2 Dryandra Road

  • Pullman Hotel Brisbane AirportHotel

    2b Dryandra Road

  • Virgin Service DeskInformation
  • LovisaJewelry
  • Smarte LockeLuggage Locker
  • News TravelsNewsagent
  • News@BNENewsagent
  • Xpress@BNENewsagent
  • OptiqueOptician
  • Sunglass HutOptician
  • AIRPARKParking
  • AIRPARK 2Parking
  • Airservices AustraliaParking
  • Brisbane Airport CorporationParking
  • International Pick UpParking
  • Parking (113)
  • Staff Car ParkParking
  • Taxi Holding AreaParking
  • Park&Fly EntryParking Entrance
  • Parking Entrance (11)
  • ParkLong EntryParking Entrance
  • ParkShort EntryParking Entrance
  • ParkValet EntryParking Entrance
  • Rental Car EntryParking Entrance
  • Parking Space (28)
  • Coles ExpressPetrol station
  • McDonald'sPublic toilets
  • Public toilets
  • Security Control (2)
  • Shower
  • Taxi
  • LegoToys
  • Smarte CarteTrolley Bay
  • Vacant (3)
  • Vending machine (10)
  • Waste Basket

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • Local amenity insightsSuburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated

Parks & reserves

1 parks and public open space in this suburb

  • Tuckeroo ParkPark

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
44
Parks (OSM)
1

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

Health access

Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
5
Nearest hospital
Nundah Community Health Centre (4.8 km)
Nearest hospital type
Hospital
Nearest hospital emergency
Emergency department
Emergency department in suburb
Not in suburb
  • Airport PharmacyPharmacy
  • Direct Chemist OutletPharmacy
  • Queensland X RayClinic
  • Skygate DentalDentist
  • Sonic Health PlusClinic

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Hospitals and GP clinics

Data sources & freshness

Weather

Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.

Summer (Dec–Feb)

Usual max / min
29° / 20°
Rainfall
498 mm · ~62 rainy days

Autumn (Mar–May)

Usual max / min
26° / 17°
Rainfall
406 mm · ~51 rainy days

Winter (Jun–Aug)

Usual max / min
21° / 10°
Rainfall
196 mm · ~24 rainy days

Spring (Sep–Nov)

Usual max / min
26° / 15°
Rainfall
256 mm · ~32 rainy days

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Temperature and humidity comfort

Data sources & freshness

  • Seasonal climate normalsWorldClim 2.1 · Updated

Future & Planning

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · current · Updated

Politics & representation

Federal electorate
Lilley
Member of Parliament
Anika WELLS (Australian Labor Party)
Results from
2025 federal election
Electorate enrolment (2025)
118,593
Turnout (2025)
91.1%
Swing since 2022 (2025)
+4.0 pp toward Labor

Two-party preferred (2025)

Coalition 35.5%Labor 64.5%

Estimated suburb voting profile

Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.1 km away).

Coalition 30.4%Labor 69.6%

5.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate

Estimated swing since 2022: +3.7 pp toward Labor

Nearest polling places

  • Banyo EastLabor 66.5% · Coalition 33.5% TPP (2025)3.5 km away
  • NudgeeLabor 68.8% · Coalition 31.2% TPP (2025)4.0 km away
  • NorthgateLabor 74.8% · Coalition 25.2% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
  • Nundah NorthLabor 68.2% · Coalition 31.8% TPP (2025)5.4 km away
  • VirginiaLabor 68.5% · Coalition 31.5% TPP (2025)5.4 km away

Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.

Data sources & freshness

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