Population
+11.2% since 2016.
Greater Brisbane, QLD
Greater Brisbane had a population of 2,526,340 at the 2021 Census (+11.2% since 2016). Median age 36.5. Median weekly household income $1,864. Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. Census 2026 data arrives June 2027.
Greater Brisbane at a glance
What the 2021 Census says, compared with Queensland.
Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Greater Brisbane's population grew by 11.2% to 2,526,340, faster than Queensland as a whole (+9.6%). With a median age of 36.5, it is younger than the QLD average (38.2). Children under 10 make up 12.5% of residents, and people aged 70 and over 10.1%.
35.5% of households rent, close to the QLD average of 33.6%. 26.2% own their home outright. Flats and apartments are 14.6% of homes (12.5% across Queensland). The 2021 Census counted 911,842 households.
The median household earns $1,864 a week, above the QLD average of $1,676. Renters pay a median $381 a week, and households with a mortgage repay $1,883 a month.
28.5% of residents were born overseas, more than the QLD average of 24.1%. 18.7% use a language other than English at home. 44.9% report no religion, close to the QLD average (44.8%).
Key figures
2021 Census, Greater Brisbane beside QLD and Australia.
| Measure | Greater Brisbane | QLD | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,526,340 | 5,156,158 | 25,422,828 |
| Growth since 2016 | +11.2% | +9.6% | +8.6% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.2 | 38.2 |
| Households | 911,842 | 1,869,452 | 9,275,123 |
| Flats and apartments | 14.6% | 12.5% | 14.3% |
| Renting | 35.5% | 33.6% | 31.1% |
| Owned outright | 26.2% | 29.5% | 31.4% |
| Median household income a week | $1,864 | $1,676 | $1,747 |
| Median rent a week | $381 | $364 | $376 |
| Median mortgage repayment a month | $1,883 | $1,740 | $1,866 |
| Born overseas | 28.5% | 24.1% | 29.3% |
| Other language at home | 18.7% | 14.1% | 23.6% |
| No religion | 44.9% | 44.8% | 41.9% |
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Population and age
Each census since 2011, and the age profile in 2021.
Age
Median age 36.5, against 38.2 for Queensland.
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Cultural background
The largest groups in Greater Brisbane at the 2021 Census.
Ancestry
Languages at home
Country of birth
Source: ABS Census 2021, via Censible. How the figures are built
Around Greater Brisbane
The places it belongs to, sits beside and contains.
Part of
Council areas in Greater Brisbane
Largest first.
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