Fitzgibbon
At 1,938.2 residents per square kilometre, Fitzgibbon is a compact, detached-home suburb with 6,296 residents and an overseas-born share of 43.7%, 22.1 percentage points above the national figure. Its median age is 35, or 5 years below national, giving the suburb a younger profile than nearby Carseldine and Taigum. The mortgage-belt pattern is clear: 40.8% of households are paying a mortgage, compared with 21.1% owning outright, while 82.2% of dwellings are separate houses. Household income sits at the 60.8th percentile, above the national midpoint, and the 45.4% university-educated share is 15.3 points higher than national. Fitzgibbon suits buyers seeking family-sized housing and a growth setting, although car dependence is stronger than public transport use.
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
Fitzgibbon is best approached as a repayment-and-rent comparison market because a current median house price is not available. A mortgage cost of $1,677 per month compares with weekly rent of $385, while mortgage costs equal 22.3% of household income versus 22.2% for rent. That near-parity helps explain the suburb's mortgage-belt character: 40.8% are paying a mortgage, compared with 21.1% owning outright and 37.3% renting. Housing is predominantly separate houses at 82.2%, with 47.8% containing 3 bedrooms and 24.1% containing 4 or more. Buyers should compare exact sales, maintenance costs and commuting expenses, because public transport accounts for only 9.4% of journeys, below the 66.3% who drive.
For Buyers
Fitzgibbon is best approached as a repayment-and-rent comparison market because a current median house price is not available. A mortgage cost of $1,677 per month compares with weekly rent of $385, while mortgage costs equal 22.3% of household income versus 22.2% for rent. That near-parity helps explain the suburb's mortgage-belt character: 40.8% are paying a mortgage, compared with 21.1% owning outright and 37.3% renting. Housing is predominantly separate houses at 82.2%, with 47.8% containing 3 bedrooms and 24.1% containing 4 or more. Buyers should compare exact sales, maintenance costs and commuting expenses, because public transport accounts for only 9.4% of journeys, below the 66.3% who drive.
For Investors
Fitzgibbon's rental case rests on a sizeable tenant base and continuing growth rather than a demonstrated yield, since no median house price is available for a clean return calculation. Renting accounts for 37.3%, lower than the 40.8% mortgage share, while weekly rent is $385 and vacancy is 4.3%. That vacancy level gives tenants more choice than a tighter market, so rent increases need to be tested against property quality and competing stock. The wider growth outlook is 2.54% annually, with overseas migration the primary driver and a 58.3% ten-year population change across the wider area. Only 4 development matters were recorded in 12 months. Detached housing at 82.2% supports family rentals, while 24.1% of homes have 4 or more bedrooms.
Development Activity
Total DAs
14
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
Demographics
Fitzgibbon's demographic profile is younger and more internationally connected than the national pattern. Median age is 35, or 5 years below national, while 43.7% were born overseas, 22.1 points above national. University attainment is 45.4%, 15.3 points higher than national, which fits the sizeable professional workforce. English ancestry is recorded for 1,672 people, followed by Other at 1,510 and Indian at 749; Punjabi is the most common listed language at 212, ahead of Hindi at 95 and Nepali at 80. Household size is 2.5, matching the national average, and couples with children make up 45.1% of families versus 34.5% couples without children. Compared with nearby Taigum, Fitzgibbon has a stronger family and overseas-born profile.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
82.2%
Houses
15.5%
Townhouse
2.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Fitzgibbon's housing is detached-dominant, with 82.2% separate houses, 15.5% semi-detached dwellings and 2.3% apartments. The bedroom mix leans practical: 47.8% are 3-bedroom homes, 24.1% have 4 or more bedrooms, and 24.2% have 2 bedrooms. Tenure is split between mortgages at 40.8%, renting at 37.3% and outright ownership at 21.1%, so leveraged and tenant households are both more common than outright owners. Mortgage costs represent 22.3% of household income, only 0.1 percentage points higher than rent at 22.2%, with neither stress flag active. Compared with apartment-oriented pockets around Chermside, Fitzgibbon provides a stronger separate-house profile, but buyers should also price commuting because density reaches 1,938.2 people per square kilometre.
Mortgage / mo
$1,677
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $385.
$700
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $700
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
45.1%
Couples with children
34.5%
Couples, no children
18.8%
Single parent
1,777
Total families
Economy & Employment
Fitzgibbon has a service-led employment base, with healthcare the largest industry at 25.2% and 621 workers, followed by Professional/Tech at 10.5% and 259, Education at 8.2% and 201, Public Administration at 8.0% and 196, and Retail at 7.3% and 179. Professionals lead occupations at 840, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 524 and Community/Personal at 467. Participation is 69.5%, unemployment is 4.7% and full-time employment is 59.7%, supporting household income of $1,735 weekly at the 60.8th percentile, above the national midpoint. Education and occupation lift the IEO to decile 6, but the IER is lower at decile 4; IRSAD sits at decile 5, indicating a middle position rather than top-decile advantage. This mix supports steady demand but leaves budgets sensitive to rates and rent.
Unemployment
4.7%
Labour Force
3,462
Unemployed
164
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.7%
Part-time
31.6%
Participation
69.5%
Employed
3,298
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
45.4%
Postgraduate
13.3%
Born Overseas
43.7%
Dwellings
2,523
Transport to Work
Daily life in Fitzgibbon is shaped more by road access than by public transport. A 66.3% share drive to work, compared with 9.4% using public transport, while 19.1% work from home. At 1,938.2 people per square kilometre across 3.25 square kilometres, the suburb is compact, but only 1.1% report walking or cycling as their main travel mode. Socioeconomic position is mid-range: IRSAD is decile 5, with IRSD at decile 4, IEO at 6 and IER at 4. Volunteering is 12.4% and 5.3% need assistance, useful context for community services and accessibility planning. No suburb crime rate is available, so safety should be checked using recent incident patterns and the exact street. Families should confirm school catchments by address.
Drive
66.3%
Public Transport
9.4%
Walk / Cycle
1.1%
Work from Home
19.1%
Population Forecast
+2.54%/yr
(+392 people/yr)
EstablishedFitzgibbon's growth outlook is stronger than a static established-suburb pattern. The annual trend is 2.54%, the wider area's ten-year population change is 58.3%, and the trajectory is 'Growing (all ages)'. Overseas migration is the primary driver, consistent with the suburb's 43.7% overseas-born share, 22.1 points above national. Rent growth is 13.0%, while the affordability measure moved from 53.1 in 2011 to 49.8 in 2021, a lower result despite the affordability trend being labelled Improving. The area is classified as Not gentrifying, with a gentrification score of 10, so momentum appears tied more to population intake and established housing demand than neighbourhood reinvention. That combination supports family services and rental demand, but changing affordability warrants care.
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 households seeking detached housing, family-sized floorplans and growth exposure. Separate houses account for 82.2%, the median age is 35 and 45.1% of families include children. Daily travel is more car-oriented than public-transport-led, with 66.3% driving and 9.4% using public transport.
What is the median house price in Fitzgibbon?
A current median house price is not available for Fitzgibbon. Buyers can still assess affordability against the $1,677 monthly mortgage indicator and $385 weekly rent, then compare recent sales by bedroom count, land size and dwelling condition rather than relying on an outdated suburb-wide figure.
What schools are in Fitzgibbon?
School choice should be checked against the exact address and current enrolment zones, including state, Catholic and independent options nearby. Fitzgibbon's travel pattern is car-oriented, with 66.3% driving and 9.4% using public transport, so school runs and peak-hour access should form part of the comparison.
Is Fitzgibbon safe?
A suburb-specific crime rate is not available, so Fitzgibbon cannot be fairly ranked as safer or less safe than nearby suburbs. For broader liveability context, 5.3% of residents need assistance and 12.4% volunteer. Check recent incident patterns, lighting, pedestrian routes and the exact street before deciding.
Is Fitzgibbon good for property investment?
Fitzgibbon has a meaningful rental base, with 37.3% renting, $385 weekly rent and a 4.3% vacancy rate. The annual growth trend is 2.54% and overseas migration is the primary driver. A median house price is unavailable, so gross yield and borrowing costs must be calculated from individual properties.
How is Fitzgibbon's population changing?
Fitzgibbon has 6,296 residents today, while the wider area's population change is 58.3% over 10 years. The trajectory is 'Growing (all ages)', with an annual trend of 2.54% and overseas migration as the primary driver. The 43.7% overseas-born share reinforces the suburb's ongoing population intake.
What languages are commonly spoken in Fitzgibbon?
Punjabi is the largest listed language group at 212 people, followed by Hindi at 95 and Nepali at 80. Fitzgibbon's overseas-born share is 43.7%, which is 22.1 percentage points above national, so services and community facilities may need to respond to more than one major language group.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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