Fitzgibbon
Population here grew 58.3% over the past decade, one of the fastest expansion rates in Brisbane's north, and the demographic mix explains why. The median age is 35, a full 5.0 years below the national figure, and 43.7% of residents were born overseas, 22.1 points above national, driven by net overseas migration of 240 people a year. University qualifications reach 45.4%, which is 15.3 points above national, yet household income sits at the 60.8th percentile, a modest position that keeps the suburb affordable. The $478,000 median house price and 82.2% separate-house stock make this a detached, family-oriented market rather than an inner-city one.
Population
6,296
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,735/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$478K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $478,000 median, Fitzgibbon undercuts most of metropolitan Brisbane, and the stock suits families: 82.2% are separate houses against just 2.3% apartments, with three-bedroom dwellings the most common at 47.8% and four-plus-bedroom homes at 24.1%. Average monthly mortgage repayments of $1,677 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers on the 60.8th-percentile household income are not overextended. Tenure leans toward owner-occupiers paying down loans: 41.1% hold a mortgage and 21.3% own outright, together 62.4% of dwellings. Because the suburb is detached-dominant and still affordable, it draws first-home buyers and growing families rather than downsizers, which keeps three and four-bedroom homes in steady demand.
For Buyers
At a $478,000 median, Fitzgibbon undercuts most of metropolitan Brisbane, and the stock suits families: 82.2% are separate houses against just 2.3% apartments, with three-bedroom dwellings the most common at 47.8% and four-plus-bedroom homes at 24.1%. Average monthly mortgage repayments of $1,677 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%, well below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers on the 60.8th-percentile household income are not overextended. Tenure leans toward owner-occupiers paying down loans: 41.1% hold a mortgage and 21.3% own outright, together 62.4% of dwellings. Because the suburb is detached-dominant and still affordable, it draws first-home buyers and growing families rather than downsizers, which keeps three and four-bedroom homes in steady demand.
For Investors
A 37.6% renter share and weekly rent of $385 give landlords a steady tenant base, and the 4.3% vacancy rate is tight enough to support occupancy without the oversupply seen in apartment-heavy markets. Against the $478,000 median, that rent implies a gross yield near 4.2%, higher than most premium Brisbane suburbs where yields fall below 3%. Demand is underwritten by overseas migration of 240 residents a year, the primary growth driver, plus annual population growth of 2.54%. Rent rose 13.0% over the measurement period, and with the stock 82.2% separate houses, investors compete for scarce detached rentals rather than a glut of units. The case rests on yield plus migration-fed demand rather than capital scarcity alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
13
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
0.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Fitzgibbon iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Holy Spirit College
7-10 · 455 students
Demographics
The median age of 35 is 5.0 years below national, marking a young, family-forming population rather than an aging one. Overseas-born residents reach 43.7%, which is 22.1 points above national, and the largest ancestries after English (1,672) are Indian (749), Irish (518) and Scottish (457). The leading non-English languages are Punjabi (212 speakers), Hindi (95) and Nepali (80), and Hinduism (783 residents) is the second-largest religion behind Christianity (2,543), evidence of a substantial South Asian presence. University qualifications at 45.4% run 15.3 points above national. Average household size is 2.5, level with national, consistent with couples-with-children making up 2,462 families against 1,237 couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.2%
Houses
15.5%
Townhouse
2.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits into a mortgage-belt pattern: 41.1% carry a mortgage, 37.6% rent and only 21.3% own outright, so debt-funded ownership outweighs the long-held, debt-free wealth seen in established suburbs. The stock is overwhelmingly detached at 82.2% separate houses, with apartments just 2.3% and semi-detached 15.5%, which channels family demand into three-bedroom (47.8%) and four-plus-bedroom (24.1%) homes. The $478,000 median sits below most of Brisbane, and affordability has been improving, easing from 53.1% in 2011 to 49.8% in 2021. Mortgage-to-income at 22.3% and rent-to-income at 22.2% both sit comfortably under the 30% stress line, a balance that holds because purchase prices stay low relative to the 60.8th-percentile household income.
Mortgage / mo
$1,677
Rent / wk
$385
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$885
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
115
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.2%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
24.1%
Couples, no children
5,132
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce is anchored in Healthcare, which leads at 25.2% (621 workers), well above its national share, followed by Professional/Tech at 10.5% (259), Education at 8.2% (201), Public Admin at 8.0% (196) and Retail at 7.3% (179). By occupation, Professionals (840) outnumber Clerical/Admin (524) and Community/Personal workers (467), aligning with the IEO education-and-occupation score at decile 6. Unemployment is 5.2% and the full-time employment rate is 65.4%, with participation at 63.8%. On SEIFA the suburb reads mid-tier: IRSAD decile 5, IRSD decile 4 and IER decile 4, all below the IEO decile 6, because strong qualifications lift education scores while the 60.8th-percentile income and 41.1% mortgage load hold down economic-resource measures.
Unemployment
3.8%
Labour Force
8,907
Unemployed
337
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
65.4%
Part-time
29.4%
Participation
63.8%
Employed
3,013
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.4%
Postgraduate
13.3%
Born Overseas
43.7%
Dwellings
2,523
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high, with 81.9% of commuters driving and only 11.6% using public transport and 1.3% walking or cycling, a profile typical of an outer detached suburb rather than an inner one. No schools are recorded inside the 3.25 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for the low-density 1,938 residents per km2 setting. On relative disadvantage the suburb scores IRSD decile 4, mid-range, and only 5.3% of residents (326 people) need daily assistance, consistent with the young median age of 35. Volunteering runs at 12.4%, and rent-to-income at 22.2% keeps tenants comfortably below the housing-stress threshold.
Drive
81.9%
Public Transport
11.6%
Walk / Cycle
1.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.54%/yr
(+392 people/yr)
EstablishedFitzgibbon is a genuine high-growth market: the population rose 58.3% over the past decade and continues expanding at 2.54% a year, roughly 392 residents annually, far above the flat trajectories of established inner suburbs. The primary engine is overseas migration adding 240 people a year, with net internal migration contributing a further 14, so almost all growth is migration-fed rather than natural increase. The trajectory is classified as growing across all ages, with the young-resident share up 1.7 points and the senior share up just 1.3 points. Affordability improved from 53.1% in 2011 to 49.8% in 2021 even as the population surged, which is unusual and helps sustain the inflow of younger families.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+240
Net Internal / yr
+14
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Strong overseas inflow +240/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Fitzgibbon compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fitzgibbon a good suburb to live in?
Fitzgibbon suits younger families: the median age is 35, a full 5.0 years below national, and 82.2% of homes are separate houses. The $478,000 median is affordable for Brisbane, and mortgage-to-income at 22.3% sits well below the 30% stress threshold. The main trade-off is car dependence, with 81.9% of commuters driving.
What is the median house price in Fitzgibbon?
The median house price is $478,000, below most of metropolitan Brisbane. Average monthly mortgage repayments are about $1,677, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.3%. Weekly rent averages $385, which against the median implies a gross rental yield near 4.2%, higher than most premium Brisbane suburbs.
What schools are in Fitzgibbon?
No schools are recorded inside the 3.25 km2 Fitzgibbon boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is well educated, with university qualifications at 45.4%, which is 15.3 points above the national figure.
Is Fitzgibbon safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Fitzgibbon in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 4 on relative disadvantage, mid-range nationally, and only 5.3% of its residents (326 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a typical outer-metro residential area.
Is Fitzgibbon good for property investment?
Rent of $385 a week against a $478,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.2%, higher than most premium Brisbane suburbs below 3%. The 4.3% vacancy rate is tight, and overseas migration of 240 residents a year underpins demand, so returns combine yield with migration-fed growth rather than relying on capital scarcity alone.
How is Fitzgibbon's population changing?
The population grew 58.3% over the past decade and is still expanding at 2.54% a year, about 392 residents annually, far above established suburbs. Almost all growth is migration-fed, with overseas migration adding 240 people a year and net internal migration a further 14.
What languages are spoken in Fitzgibbon?
About 43.7% of residents were born overseas, 22.1 points above the national figure. English dominates, but the most common non-English languages are Punjabi (212 speakers), Hindi (95) and Nepali (80), reflecting a substantial South Asian community alongside 783 residents identifying with Hinduism.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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