Pinkenba QLD 4008
Pinkenba sits 19 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 26 minutes by car. Census data records 350 residents with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $86,632 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The suburb fell 4.9% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $350 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,500. Pinkenba is characterised by high crime risk and high aircraft noise risk. Walkability is low.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataPinkenba's house market is moving lower: the median sale price reached $928,000, roughly 90% below where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$927,500
Based on 14 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 7 sales $750K
Units
$1,775,000
Based on only 4 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Short-Stay Rentals
No active Airbnb listings.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Pinkenba safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Pinkenba sits in the high band, with 61 incidents recorded in 2025 — up about 3% on the prior year. The longer-run trend has eased steadily across the available years.
61 offences
3.4% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202412 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Aircraft Noise
ANEF Contour Details
Significant impact — conditional building
Significant impact — conditional building
Moderate impact — noise insulation required
Noticeable aircraft noise
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 71 m
- Rate
- -0.30 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -8.6 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Universities nearby
0.0% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Pinkenba is very car-dependent on foot — at 12/100, nearly all errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Pinkenba.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 25.0 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 5.8 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 0.0 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 12.2 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Pinkenba.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 74%
- Premises covered
- 667
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Brisbane: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Pinkenba is home to 350 residents, with a median age of 40, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $87,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
350
Median Age
40
Median Household Income
$86,632/yr
Census Median Rent
$350/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,500/mo
Avg Household Size
2.1
Median Personal Income
$44,096/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.3%
Total Dwellings
107
Owner-Occupier Rate
70.4%
Houses
98.1%
Rental Stress
21.0%
Mortgage Stress
20.8%
Work From Home
14.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 54.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 60.3%
- Employment Rate
- 41.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 32.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
16% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (22 of 137).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,519 a year through Brisbane based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Brisbane
In the year to August 2026, 9,382 new dwellings were approved across Brisbane. That mix is 2,948 houses and 6,434 units. Approvals are up 9.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 6 to 20 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 6 to 20 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
Two native title parties cover this area: Jagera People #2 and Turrbal People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. No native title claim is currently registered here, so the last registered claimant remains the Aboriginal party.
Air Quality
CLEANPM2.5 averaged 4.5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below the WHO 2021 annual guideline (5 µg/m³).
PM10 averaged 18.1 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 1.
From the Lytton (South East Queensland) monitoring station, 1.8 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Archerfield Airport, 23.2 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 2 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 79 m
- Annual rainfall
- 1,032 mm
- 84 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.5°C
- 6 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.9°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
42 facilities within 5 km- 0.6 kmIndustrial Gas ManufacturingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 0.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 0.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Cyclohexane
- 1.7 kmCement and Lime ManufacturingTop reported: Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10) · Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide
- 1.8 kmPlaster Product ManufacturingTop reported: Carbon monoxide · Oxides of Nitrogen · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 4008, 526 of 25,626 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 13.7% (3,508 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 15.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4008, 135 rooftop-solar systems totalling 5.2 MW have been installed since 2001. 10 went up in the last year.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $927,500 this is $177,500 above the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Anika Wells Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anika Wells | 64.5% | 35.5% | +4.0 |
| 2022 | Anika Wells | 60.5% | 39.5% | -9.9 |
| 2019 | Anika Wells | 50.6% | 49.4% | +5.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tim Nicholls Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tim Nicholls LNP | 53.5% |
| 2020 | Tim Nicholls LNP | 51.5% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Pinkenba
Is Pinkenba a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Pinkenba is high (98/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Pinkenba?
Pinkenba has no recorded bushfire history. Part of it sits inside an aircraft noise contour. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Pinkenba?
Pinkenba, QLD had a population of 350 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Pinkenba, QLD?
The postcode for Pinkenba, QLD is 4008.
How far is Pinkenba from Brisbane?
Pinkenba is 19 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 26 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Pinkenba?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Pinkenba was $86,632 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Pinkenba?
There are too few current rental listings in Pinkenba for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $350, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Pinkenba?
The median age of residents in Pinkenba was 40 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Pinkenba walkable?
Pinkenba scores 12/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Pinkenba?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Pinkenba (Lytton (South East Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 4.5 µg/m³ and PM10 of 18.1 µg/m³. That puts Pinkenba below the WHO annual guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Pinkenba?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Pinkenba, Archerfield Airport (23.2 km away), summer days average 30.5°C, winter nights 8.9°C, 1,032 mm of rain a year over 84 rainy days, and 6 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Pinkenba?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Pinkenba belong to?
Pinkenba sits within the Brisbane local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Pinkenba?
The average residential rates bill through Brisbane is $1,519 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Pinkenba?
Across Brisbane, 9,382 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 9.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Pinkenba in?
Pinkenba sits within the federal Division of Lilley, currently held by Anika Wells (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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