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Middle Park

QLD 4074 · Brisbane

3,845 (2021)3,975 est. (2025)

71
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

3,845
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
66
Safety score
59
Transport score

Middle Park is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4074, about 14km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Middle Park are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 59/100, and is about 28km inland. Middle Park has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

13.9 km
To Brisbane CBD
27.6 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)
3.1 km
To nearest station

Demographics

3,845
Population
42
Median age
2.8
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,219
vs NSW median+19.9%
Bachelor degree or higher54.3%
Born in Australia61.9%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,289 / 0 / 71

Top countries of birth: England (4.4%), New Zealand (3.17%), China (2.78%), Vietnam (2.76%), Sri Lanka (2.24%)

Top languages: Mandarin (4.34%), Vietnamese (3.59%), Cantonese (3.2%), Tamil (1.79%), Persian ED (1.27%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

66
Residential

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:

36
Break & enter dwelling936/100k
5
Steal from dwelling130/100k
16
Motor vehicle theft416/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
2
Robbery52/100k
31
Non-domestic assault806/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 236 (all categories, latest year)6,145 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

94

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

76
Within 10km2 in suburb
1
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1047 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Good News Lutheran SchoolPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1169
  • Middle Park State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1074

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Jamboree Heights State SchoolPrimary · Government · 0.7kmICSEA 1102
  • Mount Ommaney Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 1062
  • Centenary State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1049
  • Jindalee State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1089
  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3.2kmICSEA 1063
  • Darra State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 988
  • Brisbane Independent SchoolPrimary · Independent · 3.6kmICSEA 1146
  • Pullenvale State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.7kmICSEA 1119
  • West Moreton Education and Training CentreCombined · Government · 4km
  • Brisbane Youth Education and Training CentreCombined · Government · 4.1kmICSEA 832
  • Kenmore South State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1163
  • Moggill State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.7kmICSEA 1098

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

59
12Bus
CBD commute (est.)54 min (bus)
Nearest train stationDarra station (3.1 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

29.3°C
Summer max
21.5°C
Winter max
1,150mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

61 in suburbSupermarkets
95 in suburbCafes/Rest.
285 in suburbParks
101 in suburbPlaygrounds
76Pools
91 in suburbGyms
2Dog parks
10 in suburbGPs
21 in suburbPharmacies
32 in suburbChildcare
10 in suburbLibraries
43Sports fields
1Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalThe Wesley Hospital (11.5 km)
Nearest vet3.0 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (27.1 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

58

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

9
Gyms
7
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
43
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

65

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

28
Parks
2
Nature reserves
2
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
2
Dog parks
2
Picnic areas
2
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

18

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
1
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

22

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

1
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.26
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

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Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

78

Strong options nearby

Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.

3
Long Day Care
2
OSHC
Total services5
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 5 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.30

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

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Frequently asked questions about Middle Park

Is Middle Park safe?

Middle Park 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 6,145 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Middle Park from Brisbane CBD?

Middle Park is about 13.9 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 54 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Middle Park?

Middle Park has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1122 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Middle Park?

Middle Park has a transport score of 59/100 and 12 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.