Lutwyche
Apartments make up 77.9% of dwellings here and 67.8% of residents rent, which is why the median age sits at 32, fully 8 years below the national figure. The $501,000 median house price keeps the suburb affordable relative to much of inner Brisbane, and household income lands in the 67.5th percentile nationally. Despite the renter-heavy mix, three of four SEIFA indexes score decile 9, the second-highest advantage tier, and university qualifications reach 52.2%, which is 22.1 points above national. At 5,215 residents per square kilometre across just 0.88 km2, this is dense, young, and oriented toward tenants rather than owner-occupiers.
Population
4,610
Median Age
32.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,872/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
30
Median House
$501K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $501,000 median house price is modest for an inner-north Brisbane location, but the stock explains the figure: only 18.6% are separate houses while apartments account for 77.9%, so most of what sells is units rather than land. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 58.4%, with three-bedroom homes at 20.4% and 4-plus bedroom houses just 7.8%, meaning families chasing space have thin supply. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,820, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most Brisbane markets at this distance from the CBD. Outright owners are scarce at 12.5% against 19.7% on a mortgage, because the dwelling mix favours investors and renters over long-held family homes.
For Buyers
The $501,000 median house price is modest for an inner-north Brisbane location, but the stock explains the figure: only 18.6% are separate houses while apartments account for 77.9%, so most of what sells is units rather than land. Two-bedroom dwellings dominate at 58.4%, with three-bedroom homes at 20.4% and 4-plus bedroom houses just 7.8%, meaning families chasing space have thin supply. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,820, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most Brisbane markets at this distance from the CBD. Outright owners are scarce at 12.5% against 19.7% on a mortgage, because the dwelling mix favours investors and renters over long-held family homes.
For Investors
A 67.8% renter share gives landlords one of the deepest tenant pools you will find, well above the national average, and weekly rent of $395 against the $501,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.1%, healthy for an inner-city Brisbane suburb. Rent grew 22.6% over the measured period, and the vacancy rate of 7.9% sits higher than a tight market but reflects the apartment-heavy 77.9% stock rather than weak demand. Demand support is genuine: net overseas migration adds about 230 residents a year while internal migration is roughly flat at 10, so growth is migration-led. Development is active with 30 applications in 12 months, several being multiple-dwelling material change of use, which signals ongoing supply that investors should weigh against the existing vacancy.
Development Activity
Total DAs
94
Last 12 Months
30
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+100.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 32 runs 8.0 years below national, a young profile driven by the renter majority and small 2.0-person average household, which is 0.5 below national. Overseas-born residents reach 31.5%, which is 9.9 points above national, and ancestry leans Anglo-Celtic led by English (1,596), Irish (639) and Scottish (479), with Italian (320) notable. The top non-English languages are Nepali (64), Italian (50) and Portuguese (29), a smaller migrant-language base than the overseas-born share alone suggests. University qualifications at 52.2% sit 22.1 points above the national figure, consistent with the decile 9 IEO education-and-occupation score. Couples without children make up 46.1% of the 2,672 families, far outnumbering the 842 couples with children, which fits the young, pre-family renter base.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
18.6%
Houses
3.5%
Townhouse
77.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is unusually skewed toward tenants: 67.8% rent, 19.7% carry a mortgage and only 12.5% own outright, the inverse of a typical owner-occupier suburb and a direct result of the 77.9% apartment stock. Two-bedroom dwellings account for 58.4% and three-bedroom 20.4%, while 4-plus bedroom homes are just 7.8%, so detached family housing is scarce against a separate-house share of 18.6%. The median house price of $501,000 stays accessible relative to inner Brisbane, and both housing-cost ratios sit below stress levels, with mortgage-to-income at 22.5% and rent-to-income at 21.1%. That affordability, paired with a 43.4% resident turnover rate, points to a transient population cycling through rental apartments rather than settling into long-term ownership.
Mortgage / mo
$1,820
Rent / wk
$395
HH Size
2.0
Personal Income / wk
$1,071
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.9%
Unoccupied
185
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.5%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.1%
Couples, no children
2,672
Total families
Economy & Employment
The workforce concentrates in Healthcare at 20.9% (473 workers), reflecting proximity to Brisbane's northern hospital corridor, followed by Professional/Tech at 14.3% (323) and Education at 10.5% (238), with Public Admin at 7.6% and Retail at 6.9%. By occupation, Professionals lead at 1,007, more than double the next group, Clerical/Admin at 407, which aligns with the decile 9 IEO score. Unemployment is low at 4.6% and the full-time employment rate is 69.0%, with participation at 68.0%. The SEIFA picture is mostly strong, decile 9 on IRSAD, IRSD and IEO, but the economic-resources index (IER) drops to decile 5, lower than the others, because the 67.8% renter base and 12.5% outright ownership depress aggregate household-wealth measures even where incomes and education are high.
Unemployment
4.4%
Labour Force
8,325
Unemployed
370
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
69.0%
Part-time
26.4%
Participation
68.0%
Employed
2,695
Occupations
Top Industries
University
52.2%
Postgraduate
12.4%
Born Overseas
31.5%
Dwellings
2,155
Transport to Work
Public and active transport are well used: 22.0% take public transport and 5.7% walk or cycle, above what the 67.3% driver share would suggest for a suburb this close to the CBD, helped by the 5,215 residents per km2 density. The suburb scores decile 9 on IRSAD and decile 9 on IRSD, the second-highest tier on relative disadvantage, meaning few residents face deprivation, and only 6.1% (269 people) need daily assistance. No schools are recorded inside the 0.88 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs, a practical trade-off for a compact apartment district. Volunteering runs at 13.3%, and with rent-to-income at 21.1%, well below stress levels, tenants find the cost of living manageable for an inner-Brisbane location.
Drive
67.3%
Public Transport
22.0%
Walk / Cycle
5.7%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.67%/yr
(+205 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation is rising steadily at 1.67% a year, and the 10-year change of 26.2% marks this as an expanding inner-city pocket rather than a static one, well above the pace of most established suburbs. Overseas migration is the primary driver, adding about 230 residents annually against near-flat internal migration of 10, so the engine is international arrivals choosing affordable inner-north rentals. The gentrification score reads 37, an early-signs stage, supported by a 35% population gain since 2011 and an accelerating overseas-born share rising from 13% toward 20%. Affordability has improved from 37.8% in 2011 to 34.4% in 2021, and real incomes grew 9.6% over the decade, a combination that keeps the suburb attractive to the young, migration-led demand fuelling its growth.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+230
Net Internal / yr
+10
Gentrification Signal
Early signs
Population +35% since 2011, Strong overseas inflow +230/yr, Accelerating: 13% → 20%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Lutwyche compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lutwyche a good suburb to live in?
Lutwyche scores decile 9 on three of four SEIFA indexes, the second-highest advantage tier, with university qualifications at 52.2%, 22.1 points above national. It suits renters and young professionals, with 67.8% renting and a median age of 32, though families have limited detached housing at an 18.6% separate-house share.
What is the median house price in Lutwyche?
The median house price is $501,000, affordable for inner-north Brisbane. Weekly rent averages $395 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,820, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.5%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold and lower than most comparable Brisbane suburbs.
What schools are in Lutwyche?
No schools are recorded inside the 0.88 km2 Lutwyche boundary in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is highly educated, with university qualifications at 52.2%, which is 22.1 points above the national figure.
Is Lutwyche safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Lutwyche in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 9 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, the second-highest tier, and only 6.1% of its 4,610 residents need daily assistance, both consistent with a low-disadvantage area.
Is Lutwyche good for property investment?
Rent of $395 a week against a $501,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.1%, healthy for inner Brisbane, and 67.8% of residents rent, providing a deep tenant pool. Net overseas migration of about 230 a year supports demand, though a 7.9% vacancy rate reflects the apartment-heavy stock.
How is Lutwyche's population changing?
Population is growing 1.67% a year, with a 26.2% rise over 10 years, faster than most established suburbs. Overseas migration drives the increase, adding about 230 residents annually against near-flat internal migration of 10, and the overseas-born share is climbing from 13% toward 20%.
What languages are spoken in Lutwyche?
About 31.5% of residents were born overseas, 9.9 points above the national figure. English dominates, with Nepali (64 speakers), Italian (50), Portuguese (29) and Mandarin (26) the most common non-English languages, reflecting a modest but international resident mix.
How much development is happening in Lutwyche?
There were 30 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, active for a 0.88 km2 suburb. Several are multiple-dwelling material change of use proposals rather than minor works, consistent with an early-signs gentrification stage and ongoing apartment supply in this dense district.
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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