Fig Tree Pocket
QLD 4069 · Brisbane
4,345 (2021) → 4,564 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fig Tree Pocket is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4069, about 9km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Fig Tree Pocket are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 75/100, and is about 23km inland. Fig Tree Pocket has an overall score of 87/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4069 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (5.96%), South Africa (4.26%), India (2.83%), New Zealand (2.49%), China (2.37%)
Top languages: Mandarin (3.31%), Hindi (1.15%), Afrikaans (1.04%), German (0.76%), Cantonese (0.74%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Brisbane 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
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1084 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Fig Tree Pocket State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1169
- Brisbane Montessori SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1128
- Mancel CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1084
Nearby (within 10km)
- Christ the King SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.8kmICSEA 1127
- Kenmore South State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1170
- Graceville State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 1156
- St Aidan's Anglican Girls SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1168
- Sherwood State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1139
- Milpera State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 911
- Ambrose Treacy CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1139
- St Joseph's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 1118
- Centenary State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1049
- Mount Ommaney Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1056
- Jindalee State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1082
- Corinda State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1060
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of 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
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 Fig Tree Pocket
Is Fig Tree Pocket safe?
Fig Tree Pocket has a residential safety score of 66/100, 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 8,817 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Fig Tree Pocket from Brisbane CBD?
Fig Tree Pocket is about 9.0 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 39 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fig Tree Pocket?
Fig Tree Pocket has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1127 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fig Tree Pocket?
Fig Tree Pocket has a transport score of 75/100 and 25 bus stops.