Virginia
Household income in Virginia sits in the 93.5th percentile nationally, yet the median house price of $580,000 remains well below Brisbane's inner-ring suburbs, creating an unusual combination of high earnings and relative affordability. The suburb covers 2.99 km2 with a population of 2,395 and a density of 801 residents per km2. University qualifications reach 44.6%, which is 14.5 points above the national figure, and 97.9% of dwellings are separate houses, one of the highest detached-house rates in the region. The suburb shows early signs of demographic aging, with the senior share up 6.8 points over the decade, while still maintaining a median age of 36, which is 4 years below the national figure.
Population
2,395
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,589/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
23
Median House
$580K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price in Virginia is estimated at $580,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,200 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 97.9%, giving buyers clarity on product type. Bedroom distribution skews large: 45.4% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 40.6% have 4 or more, suited to families rather than single occupants. Only 0.8% are apartments and 1.3% are semi-detached, so buyers seeking a house face limited competition from unit-style product. Compared to the Brisbane metropolitan median, the $580,000 price point sits at a meaningful discount, making Virginia accessible for buyers who hold above-average incomes but prefer to stay clear of inner-city price pressures.
For Buyers
The median house price in Virginia is estimated at $580,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,200 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. The stock is overwhelmingly detached houses at 97.9%, giving buyers clarity on product type. Bedroom distribution skews large: 45.4% of dwellings have 3 bedrooms and 40.6% have 4 or more, suited to families rather than single occupants. Only 0.8% are apartments and 1.3% are semi-detached, so buyers seeking a house face limited competition from unit-style product. Compared to the Brisbane metropolitan median, the $580,000 price point sits at a meaningful discount, making Virginia accessible for buyers who hold above-average incomes but prefer to stay clear of inner-city price pressures.
For Investors
Virginia shows a 22.3% renter share, lower than the state average, and weekly rent of $443 against a $580,000 median implies a gross yield of approximately 4.0%, competitive for a suburban Brisbane market. The vacancy rate of 5.8% is elevated and warrants attention, signalling softer near-term rental demand. Net internal migration averages 59 persons per year, supplemented by 17 overseas arrivals annually, giving a balanced migration base that supports tenant demand over time. Development activity logged 20 applications in the past 12 months, a moderate volume consistent with an established suburb upgrading rather than adding large new supply. The population grew 12.2% over 10 years and the forecast trend continues at 1.12% annually, or approximately 42 persons per year through 2031, which underpins medium-term tenant pipeline.
Development Activity
Total DAs
70
Last 12 Months
23
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+43.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Virginia iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Virginia State School
Prep-6 · 469 students
Demographics
The median age of 36 is 4 years below the national figure, though the suburb is on an aging trajectory with the senior share rising 6.8 points and the working-age share falling 4.6 points over the decade. University qualifications at 44.6% run 14.5 points above national, reflecting a well-educated resident base. The overseas-born share of 22.1% sits 0.5 points above the national average. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic dominated: English (933), Irish (368) and Scottish (325) are the top three, with German (141) also represented. Small but present non-English speaking communities include Punjabi (17), Hindi (13) and Nepali (13) speakers. The average household size of 2.7 is 0.2 above the national figure, consistent with the family-oriented character, with couples with children making up 1,042 of 2,000 families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
97.9%
Houses
1.3%
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Virginia is functionally a detached-house suburb: 97.9% of dwellings are separate houses, apartments account for only 0.8%, and semi-detached for 1.3%. Bedroom sizes are large, with 45.4% three-bedroom and 40.6% four-plus-bedroom homes, and just 13.1% two-bedroom dwellings. Tenure splits at 27.7% owned outright, 50.1% with a mortgage, and 22.3% renting. The mortgage-heavy ownership profile at 50.1% is characteristic of an aspirational suburb still building equity rather than one with entrenched wealth. Rent-to-income sits at 17.1%, below the 30% stress threshold. The median house price of $580,000 places Virginia lower than comparable income-decile suburbs closer to the Brisbane CBD, suggesting the suburb's value proposition lies in space and detached living at an accessible price point.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wk
$443
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$1,136
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.8%
Unoccupied
53
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.4%
Couples, no children
2,000
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 16.2% of workers (162 people), followed by Professional and Technical services at 13.3% (133) and Construction at 10.0% (100). Public Administration accounts for 9.5% and Education for 8.8%, giving a broad public and knowledge-sector employment base. By occupation, Professionals lead at 395 workers, Managers at 236, and Clerical/Admin at 179. The unemployment rate of 3.8% is low, and the full-time employment rate stands at 71.0%, with 868 residents employed full-time and 355 part-time. Virginia scores IRSAD decile 8, placing it above the national median for advantage and disadvantage combined, while the IEO decile is also 8, confirming that education and occupation levels are above average nationally. Personal weekly income averages $1,136, supporting the 93.5th household income percentile.
Unemployment
2.4%
Labour Force
2,194
Unemployed
53
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
71.0%
Part-time
25.2%
Participation
68.1%
Employed
1,223
Occupations
Top Industries
University
44.6%
Postgraduate
10.0%
Born Overseas
22.1%
Dwellings
850
Transport to Work
Transport in Virginia is car-dependent: 80.8% of residents drive to work, which is above the national norm, and only 11.3% use public transport. Walking and cycling account for 3.4% of commuters. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby institutions. The IRSAD decile of 8 places Virginia above the national median for overall advantage, and the IRSD decile of 8 confirms low relative disadvantage compared to most suburbs nationally. Rent-to-income at 17.1% is comfortable for tenants and mortgage-to-income at 19.6% sits well below the stress threshold. The volunteering rate of 15.9% and a need-assistance rate of only 3.7% (86 residents) point to a self-sufficient, community-engaged population. Housing stress is absent on both the rent and mortgage measures.
Drive
80.8%
Public Transport
11.3%
Walk / Cycle
3.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+1.12%/yr
(+42 people/yr)
EstablishedVirginia's population grew 12.2% over the past decade and is forecast to continue expanding at 1.12% annually, adding around 42 persons per year. The medium projection puts the population at approximately 3,928 by 2031, up from 3,759 in 2025. Migration is balanced: net internal migration averages 59 per year and overseas migration adds 17, with neither source dominant. The gentrification score sits at 15, classified as not yet gentrifying, because the suburb already carries above-average advantage with an IRSAD decile of 8 and income in the 93.5th percentile, leaving limited room for the rapid price re-rating typical of gentrification. Rent growth of 4.2% and real income growth of 7.5% over the period indicate steady rather than speculative appreciation. The aging trajectory, with the senior share up 6.8 points, is the main structural shift to monitor.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+17
Net Internal / yr
+59
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +23% since 2011, Net internal migration +59/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Virginia compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Virginia a good suburb to live in?
Virginia scores IRSAD decile 8, above the national median for combined advantage and disadvantage. Household income sits in the 93.5th percentile nationally, the mortgage-to-income ratio is a comfortable 19.6%, and the suburb is 97.9% detached houses with 40.6% of homes having 4 or more bedrooms. The main practical trade-off is high car dependence, with 80.8% driving to work and limited public transport at 11.3%.
What is the median house price in Virginia?
The median house price is estimated at $580,000 (2025 estimate derived from rental data). Weekly rent averages $443 and monthly mortgage repayments are around $2,200, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.6%, well below the 30% stress threshold. This price is lower than comparable income-percentile suburbs closer to the Brisbane CBD.
What schools are in Virginia?
No schools are recorded within the Virginia suburb boundary in this dataset. Families in Virginia rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Banyo and Northgate. Despite the absence of local schools, Virginia residents are highly educated, with university qualifications at 44.6%, which is 14.5 points above the national average.
Is Virginia safe?
Detailed crime rate data for Virginia is not available in this dataset. As an indirect measure, the suburb scores decile 8 on IRSD, the index of relative socio-economic disadvantage, placing it above the national median with low disadvantage. Only 3.7% of residents (86 people) require daily assistance, and household income sits at the 93.5th percentile nationally, both consistent with a low-disadvantage environment.
Is Virginia good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $443 against a $580,000 median house price implies a gross yield of approximately 4.0%, above average for an established Brisbane suburb. Population is forecast to grow at 1.12% annually, adding around 42 persons per year through 2031, supporting tenant demand. The 5.8% vacancy rate is elevated and should be tracked. Net internal migration of 59 per year provides a steady demand base.
How is Virginia's population changing?
Virginia's population grew 12.2% over the past decade and stands at approximately 3,759 in 2025. The annual growth rate is 1.12%, adding around 42 persons per year. The medium forecast projects the population reaching 3,928 by 2031. Migration is balanced, with net internal migration of 59 per year and overseas arrivals of 17 annually. The suburb is on an aging trajectory, with the senior share rising 6.8 points over the decade.
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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