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Stafford Heights

QLD 4053 · Brisbane

6,992 (2021) → 7,114 est. (2025)

83
Overall score

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

6,992
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
66
Safety score
70
Transport score

Stafford Heights is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4053, about 8km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Stafford Heights are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is about 10km inland. Stafford Heights has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 66/100.

8.2 km
To Brisbane CBD
10.3 km
To coast
$710/wk
Median rent (house)
3.0 km
To nearest station

Demographics

6,992
Population
37
Median age
2.6
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$2,159
vs NSW median+16.7%
Bachelor degree or higher48.0%
Born in Australia78.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,513 / 28 / 55

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (2.95%), England (2.52%), Italy (1.44%), Philippines (1.02%), India (0.92%)

Top languages: Italian (2.03%), Mandarin (0.82%), Spanish (0.74%), Cantonese (0.49%), Arabic (0.41%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$710 / Data not available wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

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:

65
Break & enter dwelling930/100k
9
Steal from dwelling129/100k
29
Motor vehicle theft415/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
4
Robbery57/100k
56
Non-domestic assault801/100k

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: 430 (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

55

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

147
Within 10km3 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1093 (above the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Somerset Hills State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 998
  • Stafford Heights State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 976
  • Queen of Apostles Primary School - Chuter Street CampusPrimary · Catholic

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Queen of Apostles Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 0.8kmICSEA 1097
  • Everton Park State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1005
  • Craigslea State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1068
  • Stafford State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 996
  • Craigslea State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 1063
  • Northside Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1142
  • St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1124
  • Padua CollegeCombined · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1124
  • McDowall State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 1123
  • Mount Alvernia CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1107
  • Everton Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1078
  • Enoggera State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 1108

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

70
34Bus
CBD commute (est.)37 min (bus)
Nearest train stationAlderley station (3.0 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.

141 in suburbSupermarkets
181 in suburbCafes/Rest.
3310 in suburbParks
297 in suburbPlaygrounds
642 in suburbPools
241 in suburbGyms
51 in suburbDog parks
270 in suburbGPs
100 in suburbPharmacies
212 in suburbChildcare
30 in suburbLibraries
1183 in suburbSports fields
3Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSt Vincent's Private Hospital Northside (1.6 km)
Nearest vet1.9 km
Nearest airportBrisbane (10.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

69

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

24
Gyms
17
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
118
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

68

Great outdoor access

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

33
Parks
5
Nature reserves
58
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
5
Dog parks
4
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

43

Some cultural venues

Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.

0
Theatres
3
Cinemas
0
Museums
1
Galleries
3
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
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

37

Quiet area

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

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.43
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.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

30

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

1
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
2
OSHC
Total services4
Exceeding NQS or above1 of 4 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.57

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Nearby suburbs in Brisbane

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Frequently asked questions about Stafford Heights

Is Stafford Heights safe?

Stafford Heights 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 Stafford Heights from Brisbane CBD?

Stafford Heights is about 8.2 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 37 minutes by public transport.

What schools are in Stafford Heights?

Stafford Heights has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 987 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Stafford Heights?

Stafford Heights has a transport score of 70/100 and 34 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.