Stafford
QLD 4053 · Brisbane
6,978 (2021) → 7,381 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Stafford is a suburb in Brisbane, QLD 4053, about 7km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Stafford are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 83/100, and is about 11km inland. Stafford 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 4053 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.85%), New Zealand (2.69%), India (1.43%), Philippines (1.15%), South Africa (0.66%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.97%), Italian (0.85%), Hindi (0.64%), Spanish (0.63%), Cantonese (0.56%)
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 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
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 1098 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Queen of Apostles Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1106
- Stafford State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 995
Nearby (within 10km)
- Stafford Heights State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 986
- Everton Park State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 1001
- Padua CollegeCombined · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1117
- Somerset Hills State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1009
- St Anthony's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 1116
- Mount Alvernia CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 1115
- Queen of Apostles Primary School - Chuter Street CampusPrimary · Catholic · 1.8km
- Enoggera State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 1128
- Our Lady of the Assumption SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1104
- Wilston State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 1165
- Hillbrook Anglican SchoolSecondary · Independent · 2.2kmICSEA 1174
- St Columba's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1155
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
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
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
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 Stafford
Is Stafford safe?
Stafford 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 Stafford from Brisbane CBD?
Stafford is about 6.9 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 33 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Stafford?
Stafford has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1051 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Stafford?
Stafford has a transport score of 83/100 and 65 bus stops.