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QLD · Brisbane Council
Newmarket, 4051
Est. population · Jun 2025
5,371
Growth (1 yr)
+1.3%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.8%
Median age
33
Median income
$2,251/wk
Employment rate
69.3%
Languages at home
16.9%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Mandarin, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Heritage area
Suburb profile
Newmarket is a lively inner mid-sized suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. The community skews younger, with plenty of young families in the mix. Education outcomes and school provision stand out relative to comparable suburbs.
Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach.
Property sits in a premium price band and is harder to enter for many buyers. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Desirability rates good overall, led by stronger community and employment, plus safety compared with similar metro suburbs.
At a glance
Newmarket snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$575/wk
Population (ERP)
5,371
+1.3% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
10.6%
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
#80
among Metro Brisbane · Established
Safety
36th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
57th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
95th
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
- 64.4/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 606th in Australia
- State rank
- 143rd in QLD
- Peer rank
- #80 among Metro Brisbane · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #107 among Metro Brisbane suburbs
- Data confidence
- 85%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- All types (Mar 2026)
- $575
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
5,371(June 2025)
+1.3% annual · +3.8% over 5 years · 57th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.3%
- 5-year growth
- +3.8%
- Change in 1 year
- +71
- Change in 5 years
- +194
- Growth rank in QLD
- 57th 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 (~5,700), extrapolated at +1.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,083
- Median age
- 33
- Median household income / week
- $2,251
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 227 of 2,142
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 69.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,046 / 317 / 554
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)
- 193
- Against the person
- 22
- Against property
- 110
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 35.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 231 residents
- State safety percentile
- 36.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -10.3%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage59
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)379
- Traffic And Related Offences103
- Unlawful Entry115
- Drug Offences212
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
- 7
- Median school ICSEA (7 schools)
- 1,151
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 95th
School list
- Newmarket State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 35% · 448 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- St Ambrose's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1160 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 6% · 152 students · Top SEA quarter 65% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Wilston State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1165 · 97th percentile · LBOTE 18% · 840 students · Top SEA quarter 67% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1155 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 495 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Kelvin Grove State CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 1135 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 46% · 3,617 students · Top SEA quarter 54% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- St Finbarr's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1151 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 187 students · Top SEA quarter 61% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Red Hill Special SchoolSpecial · Government · ICSEA 1090 · 82th percentile · LBOTE 31% · 83 students · Top SEA quarter 40% · 1.9 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
- C&K Banks Street Newmarket Preschooling CentreBanks Streetkindergarten
- C&K Newmarket Community Childcare CentreBaradine Streetchildcare
- Newmarket HouseEnoggera Roadchildcare
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
20 public transport stops in this suburb
- Enoggera Rd at Ashgrove Avenue, stop 20a
- Enoggera Rd at Newmarket, stop 20
- Enoggera Rd at Newmarket, stop 20
- Enoggera Rd at St Ambroses, stop 18
- Enoggera Rd at Thurlow Street, stop 17
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
186 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 pubs · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 2 places of worship · 8 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 6 parks mapped in suburb, 8 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 20 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 68 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 94/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.59
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.36
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.18
Food & drink(12)
- Gallery BCafe
178 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Gloria Jean'sCafe
- Mojo CafeCafe
- Domino'sFast food
110 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Grill'dFast food
- Hell PizzaFast food
Unit 103 400 Newmarket Road
- McDonald'sFast food
290 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Newmarket HotelPub
- Nando'sRestaurant
Unit 101 400 Newmarket Road
- Restaurant
- Sushi EdoRestaurant
- ToscanisRestaurant
Shopping(4)
- 7-ElevenConvenience store
- ColesSupermarket
- Market Organics NewmarketSupermarket
190 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
Community(6)
- C&K Newmarket Community Childcare CentreChildcare
6 Baradine Street
- Newmarket HouseChildcare
20 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- C&K Banks Street Newmarket Preschooling CentreKindergarten
15 Banks Street, Newmarket
- Kindergarten
- Newmarket State SchoolSchool
15 Banks Street, Newmarket
- St Ambrose's SchoolSchool
Davidson Street, Newmarket
Health & services(2)
- Newmarket 7 Day Medical CentreMedical clinic
68-78 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Advantage PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(74)
- 12RND Fitness NewmarketGym
190 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Body Revolution PilatesGym
Unit 4 80 Wilston Road, Newmarket
- Balun ParkPark
- Bancroft ParkPark
- McCook ParkPark
- Nelson Place ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Playground (8)
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (57)
Entertainment(1)
- Reading CinemasCinema
Transport(14)
11 bus stops · 3 train stations
Other(47)
- Black Sheep Bottle ShopAlcohol
Unit 3 104 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- The Spine CentreAlternative
254 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Brisbane Appliance SalesAppliance
171 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Bbq (3)
- Bench (5)
- Bicycle Parking
- Blue Cross Motor HospitalCar repair
71 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Chow Gar Tong Long Kung FuDojo
58 Enoggera Road
- Drinking water (3)
- DivercitiEvents Venue
- Fitness Station (3)
- Garden
- Leadlight CraftsmanGlaziery
156 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Enoggera Creek BikewayInformation
- Information
- Brian Grant Kitchens & BathroomsKitchen
Unit 2 153 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Newmarket VillageMall
400 Newmarket Road
- No More Knots Massage & MyotherapyMassage
285 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Dulux PaintsPaint
153 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Inspirations PaintPaint
153 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Newmarket Place 7 Day Medical CentreParking
68 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Newmarket Place 7 Day Medical CentreParking
78 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Parking
106 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Parking
110 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Parking (10)
- Pepe's MexicanParking
- Space Self StorageParking
- St Ambrose's School & ChurchParking
- St James' ChurchParking
- Parking Entrance (5)
- Parking Space
- Pet CafePet
176 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- 7-Eleven NewmarketPetrol station
85 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Physiotherapist
- Pivotal Motion PhysiotherapyPhysiotherapist
240 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Saint Ambrose'sPlace of worship
- St James' Anglican ChurchPlace of worship
56 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Post Box (4)
- NewmarketPost office
- Public toilets
- Shelter (2)
- Social Facility
- Woodlands Aged CareSocial Facility
34 Free Street, Newmarket
- Golf WorldSports
104 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
- Space Self StorageStorage Rental
365 Kelvin Grove Road
- TelstraTelephone
- 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 insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
4 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Balun ParkPark
- Bancroft ParkPark
- McCook ParkPark
- Nelson Place ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 6
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
2 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Saint Ambrose's
- St James' Anglican Church
56 Enoggera Road, Newmarket
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
- 5
- Nearest hospital
- Alderley Child Health (1.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- Not in suburb
- Advantage PharmacyPharmacy
- Newmarket 7 Day Medical CentreEnoggera RoadDoctor
- PhysiotherapistPhysiotherapist
- Pivotal Motion PhysiotherapyEnoggera RoadPhysiotherapist
- The Spine CentreEnoggera RoadAlternative
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)
- 110
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.5
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
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Newmarket Air Raid ShelterState heritage place
- Newmarket State SchoolState heritage place
- Wilston HouseState heritage place
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
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
- Brisbane
- Member of Parliament
- Madonna JARRETT (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,512
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.7%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +59.0 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 41.0%Labor 59.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.0 km away).
Coalition 34.2%Labor 65.8%
6.9 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +65.8 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- NewmarketLabor 69.7% · Coalition 30.3% TPP (2025)0.5 km away
- Newmarket SouthLabor 63.5% · Coalition 36.5% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- GrangeLabor 59.3% · Coalition 40.7% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- WilstonLabor 53.9% · Coalition 46.1% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- AshgroveLabor 65.7% · Coalition 34.3% TPP (2025)1.8 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 9/10
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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