Birkdale
QLD 4159 · Redland
14,816 (2021) → 15,359 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Birkdale is a suburb in Redland, QLD 4159, about 19km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Birkdale are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 91/100, and is right by the coast. Birkdale has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4159 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.62%), New Zealand (4.6%), South Africa (1.79%), Netherlands (0.94%), Scotland (0.88%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.77%), Afrikaans (0.64%), Punjabi (0.54%), German (0.43%), Greek (0.32%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Redland local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1044 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary MacKillop Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1071
- Birkdale State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1002
- Birkdale South State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 993
Nearby (within 10km)
- Wellington Point State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 984
- Alexandra Hills State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 959
- Redlands CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1100
- South East Brisbane Steiner SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.3kmICSEA 1037
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1038
- Alexandra Hills State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 984
- Alexandra Hills TAFE Senior Studies ProgramSecondary · Government · 2.9km
- Wellington Point State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1033
- The Sycamore SchoolCombined · Independent · 3.1kmICSEA 1070
- Vienna Woods State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 971
- Ormiston CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.1kmICSEA 1148
- Lota State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 1061
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Birkdale
Is Birkdale safe?
Birkdale has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,617 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Birkdale from Brisbane CBD?
Birkdale is about 18.6 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Birkdale?
Birkdale has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1022 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Birkdale?
Birkdale has a transport score of 91/100, including 1 train station and 55 bus stops.