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QLD · Brisbane Council
Inala, 4077
Est. population · Jun 2025
17,173
Growth (1 yr)
+2.4%
Growth (5 yr)
+8.1%
Median age
33
Median income
$998/wk
Employment rate
38.1%
Languages at home
57.9%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Samoan, Arabic
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Dog friendly
- Education hub
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Inala is a well-connected established suburb in Brisbane Council with everyday amenities close at hand. A younger crowd gives the area energy, with plenty of young families in the mix. A large share of residents were born overseas, and languages other than English are widely spoken at home.
School and preschool provision is plentiful within the local area. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger safety, plus community and employment compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Inala snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$550/wk
Population (ERP)
17,173
+2.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
5.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#68
among Metro Brisbane · Established
Safety
71st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
83rd
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
15th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 65.9/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 8% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 480th in Australia
- State rank
- 116th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #68 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #91 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $550
Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- RTA bond statistics — Residential Tenancies Authority (Queensland) · Mar 2026 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
17,173(June 2025)
+2.4% annual · +8.1% over 5 years · 83th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +2.4%
- 5-year growth
- +8.1%
- Change in 1 year
- +399
- Change in 5 years
- +1,283
- Growth rank in QLD
- 83th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~19,200), extrapolated at +2.3% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 15,273
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $998
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 261 of 5,070
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 38.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 4,281 / 289 / 145 (+ 82 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian 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 Profile — Australian 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)
- 1,012
- Against the person
- 161
- Against property
- 561
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 58.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 95 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.3th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate, partial year)
- +2.7%
Most common offence types
- Drug Offences383
- Good Order Offences162
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)795
- Traffic And Related Offences232
- Unlawful Entry168
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 919
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 15th
School list
- St Mark's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 982 · 38th percentile · LBOTE 76% · 448 students · Top SEA quarter 8% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Richlands East State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 910 · 13th percentile · LBOTE 58% · 508 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Inala Flexible SchoolSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 823 · 4th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 94 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Inala State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 906 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 416 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Durack State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 934 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 77% · 642 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Western Suburbs State Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 972 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 220 students · Top SEA quarter 13% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Glenala State High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 908 · 12th percentile · LBOTE 73% · 1,133 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Serviceton South State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 919 · 15th percentile · LBOTE 69% · 454 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Australian International Islamic CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 971 · 34th percentile · LBOTE 84% · 1,573 students · Top SEA quarter 12% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
4 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Busy Learners Early Education CentreYulan Streetkindergarten
- C&K WandarrahPoinciana Streetkindergarten
- Kummara Early Years ServiceLorikeet Streetchildcare
- Swallow Street Childcarekindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
97 public transport stops in this suburb
- Azalea St at Barberry St, stop 65
- Inala Ave at Sherrington Park
- Inala Ave at Sherrington Park
- Partridge St near Tang St
- Rosemary St at Inala School, stop 75
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · current · Updated
Amenities
242 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries · 4 places of worship · 12 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 13 parks mapped in suburb, 12 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 97 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 17 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 86/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.52
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.85
Food & drink(8)
- Minh Tan BakeryBakery
- KFCFast food
18 Jonquil Street, Inala
- SubwayFast food
- Tân ThànhFast food
- Buncha BunchaRestaurant
- Pho DauRestaurant
- Phuong TrinhRestaurant
- V PhoRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- Van's Master MeatsButcher
- M.C's Indian & Island FoodsConvenience store
149 Biota Street
- ALDISupermarket
- Krishna Island & IndianSupermarket
151 Biota Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(13)
- Kummara Early Years ServiceChildcare
50-61 Lorikeet Street, Inala
- Community centre
- Inala HallCommunity centre
- New Inala Hall (Inala Civic or Community Centre)Community centre
- Old Inala Hall (old Inala Library)Community centre
- PCYC InalaCommunity centre
- Vietnamese Catholic Community Archdiocese of BrisbaneCommunity centre
42 Lilac Street, Inala
- C&K WandarrahKindergarten
3 Poinciana Street, Inala
- Swallow Street ChildcareKindergarten
- Inala LibraryLibrary
Inala Shopping centre
- Inala State SchoolSchool
99 Glenala Road
- Serviceton South State SchoolSchool
59 Lorikeet Street
- St Mark's Catholic Primary SchoolSchool
92 Lilac Street, Inala
Health & services(3)
- All Care InalaClinic
- Exact RadiClinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
Sport & outdoors(30)
- Dog park (3)
- Bill Key Lock Place ParkPark
- Elizabeth Bruce Playground ParkPark
38 Bamboo Street, Inala
- Forbes ParkPark
4 Ilex Street, Inala
- Frank Denman PlacePark
- Hock Davis ParkPark
- Kev Hooper Memorial ParkPark
- Park (4)
- Thrush Street ParkPark
- Tollana Place ParkPark
28 Bedarra Street, Inala
- Picnic area
- Frederick Cookman PlacePlayground
- Playground (11)
- Sports centre
- Sports field
Transport(78)
78 bus stops
Other(28)
- UbetAdult Gaming Centre
- WestpacBank
- Bench (8)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- TAFE Queensland - InalaCollege
- Common (5)
- Drinking water (3)
- Biota Street ParkingParking
- Inala Community HouseParking
- Parking (29)
- Parking Space (30)
- Congregational Christian Church of SamoaPlace of worship
92 Eugenia Street, Inala
- New Life Christian Church InalaPlace of worship
- Phat Da TemplePlace of worship
36 Deodar Street, Inala
- St. Marks ParishPlace of worship
- Inala Police StationPolice
58 Hyacinth Street, Inala
- Police (3)
- Post Box
- Australia Post - Inala LPOPost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (3)
- Inala Community HouseSocial Facility
38 Sittella Street, Inala
- PresCare Inala PlaceSocial Facility
16 Lorikeet Street, Inala
- Social Facility
- Track
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- Waste Basket (2)
- Yes (2)
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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
9 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bill Key Lock Place ParkPark
- D. J. Sherrington ParkPark
- Elizabeth Bruce Playground ParkPark
- Forbes ParkPark
- Frank Denman PlacePark
- Hock Davis ParkPark
- Kev Hooper Memorial ParkPark
- Thrush Street ParkPark
- Tollana Place ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 13
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
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Congregational Christian Church of Samoa
92 Eugenia Street, Inala
- New Life Christian Church Inala
- Phat Da Temple
36 Deodar Street, Inala
- St. Marks Parish
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 3
- Nearest hospital
- Canossa Private Hospital (4.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- All Care InalaClinic
- Chemist WarehousePharmacy
- Exact RadiClinic
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 604
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 35.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
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
- 28° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 493 mm · ~62 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 343 mm · ~43 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 20° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 144 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 25° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 249 mm · ~31 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 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 overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Oxley
- Member of Parliament
- Milton DICK (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 122,449
- Turnout (2025)
- 88.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.6 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 30.8%Labor 69.2%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.7 km away).
Coalition 20.5%Labor 79.5%
10.3 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.4 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- RichlandsLabor 81.2% · Coalition 18.8% TPP (2025)0.8 km away
- InalaLabor 83.0% · Coalition 17.1% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Inala CentralLabor 75.9% · Coalition 24.1% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- DurackLabor 80.2% · Coalition 19.9% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- DoolandellaLabor 78.9% · Coalition 21.1% TPP (2025)1.9 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
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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