Greenbank, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Greenbank QLD is 9,587 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Greenbank is $850 per week ($44,200 per year). Median rent in Greenbank is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Greenbank has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Greenbank has a population density of 87 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Greenbank is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (43.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Punjabi. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greenbank is $2,015.

Population
9,587
Census 2021
Median income
$850/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$430/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
37years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Greenbank vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Greenbank is $850 a week, 14% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 452nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $430 a week, $110 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 37, 5 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureGreenbankTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$850/wk$747/wk +14%$766/wk
Household income$2,240/wk$1,593/wk +41%$1,637/wk
Rent$430/wk$320/wk +34%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,015/mo$1,625/mo +24%$1,733/mo
Median age3742 −5 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.2%20.4% −1.2 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Greenbank, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Greenbank Population

9,587 residents at the 2021 Census.

Greenbank Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$850/wk
$44,200 per year
Ranked 2,768 of 14,663
Median Rent
$430/wk
$1,863 per month
Ranked 1,360 of 14,663
Median Age
37years
1 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,015/mo
Avg household size: 3.2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Greenbank Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,240/wk
Median rent $430/wk
Rent to income 19.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Greenbank against your income

About $9,707 a month
Median rent $430/wk
Left after rent $1,810/wk
Rent share 19.2%

Greenbank Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1001
avg ICSEA score
859
total students
Greenbank State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 859 students
1001
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Greenbank Map

Greenbank, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Greenbank, Queensland: 27.6912°S, 152.9560°E

Greenbank Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Greenbank

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (4,843) Female 49.5% (4,743)

Population Density

87
people per km²
9,587 people · 110.5 km²

Households

3.2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,260
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
5.4%
England
4.4%
India
1.9%
South Africa
1.0%
Philippines
0.8%
Vietnam
0.7%
Fiji
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Punjabi
1.6%
Vietnamese
1.0%
Mandarin
0.9%
Hindi
0.8%
Spanish
0.6%
Samoan
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
39.2%
Australian
35.3%
Scottish
9.3%
Irish
8.4%
German
5.4%
Australian Aboriginal
3.2%
Indian
2.2%
Italian
2.2%
Dutch
2.0%
Maori
2.0%
New Zealander
1.8%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
43.2%
Catholic
16.4%
Anglican
11.4%
Not stated
6.1%
Christian (other)
3.7%
Uniting Church
3.2%
Other religions
2.0%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.4%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
52.3% 3,957
Separated
3.2% 244
Divorced
7.6% 576
Widowed
3.3% 253
Never married
33.5% 2,529

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
45.6%
Couple: no children
23.9%
Couple: no children under 15
19.7%
One parent: children under 15
7.0%
One parent: no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
12.0%
2 persons
30.0%
3 persons
19.1%
4 persons
20.0%
5 persons
11.2%
6+ persons
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Greenbank

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,895 occupied private dwellings in Greenbank at the 2021 Census, 15.1% were rented, 27.6% owned outright and 55.1% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.9% 27 dwellings
Owned outright
27.6% 800 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
55.1% 1,595 dwellings
Rented
15.1% 436 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.4% 40 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
99.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
3.9%
3 bedrooms
17.7%
4 bedrooms
55.5%
5 bedrooms
15.8%
6+ bedrooms
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.5%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
1.9%
$800-$999/mo
2.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.9%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
0.8%
1 vehicle
16.7%
2 vehicles
38.3%
3 vehicles
22.4%
4+ vehicles
21.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Greenbank

Employment

Employed full-time
45.1% 3,063 people
Employed part-time
20.5% 1,392 people
Unemployed
3.3% 225 people
Not in labour force
31.1% 2,114 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
21.4%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.2%
Managers
14.2%
Clerical & Administrative
14.2%
Community & Personal Service
12.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.6%
Sales Workers
5.7%
Labourers
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
0.6%
$300-$399/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
2.5%
$650-$799/wk
5.5%
$800-$999/wk
4.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
5.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
11.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
6.8%
$4,000+/wk
15.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.1%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
2.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.6%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Car (passenger)
4.2%
Truck
2.9%
Bus
1.1%
Walked only
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Train
0.6%
Other
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
61.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.7%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
48.0%
Bachelor Degree
21.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.0%
Postgraduate Degree
5.3%
Certificate I/II
3.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.7%
Engineering
21.7%
Society & Culture
11.9%
Health
11.3%
Education
8.9%
Architecture & Building
8.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Information Technology
2.9%
Creative Arts
2.5%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.2%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.3%
Secondary: Government
23.4%
Vocational Education
10.1%
Pre-school
8.6%
Secondary: Catholic
7.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
7.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
7.0%
Primary: Catholic
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
89.8%
Has need for assistance
5.1%
Need for assistance not stated
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
815
Asthma
375
Arthritis
306
Diabetes
272
Heart disease
220
Lung condition
172
Cancer
118
Stroke
89
Kidney disease
62
Dementia
17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.9% 855
Did not provide
88.1% 6,302

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
11.2% 803
Not a volunteer
88.8% 6,378

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.2% 18
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 23
Previously served
3.8% 274
Never served
95.6% 6,888

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.5%
1 child
12.8%
2 children
30.0%
3 children
17.7%
4 children
7.6%
5+ children
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
17
1951: 1960
61
1961: 1970
205
1971: 1980
189
1981: 1990
372
1991: 2000
344
2001: 2010
563
2011: 2015
240
2016
42
2017
40
2018
41
2019
44
2020
24
2021
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

16.5%
moved in the last year
42.1%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
67.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,577
Moved from QLD
1,198
Moved: same area (SA2)
86
Moved from NSW
62
Moved from overseas
47
Moved from VIC
34
Moved from SA
11
Moved from ACT
8
Moved from NT
7
Moved from WA
6
Moved from TAS
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.0%
5: 14 hours
29.6%
15: 29 hours
13.7%
30+ hours
10.0%
Did not do domestic work
25.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.0%
Step family: no other children
9.4%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%
Other couple: children only
1.0%
Intact family: other children present
1.0%
Blended family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $744/wk Rent: $300/wk $130/wk less rent

Suburbs near Greenbank

The closest suburb to Greenbank is Springfield Lakes, 4.3 km away.

Springfield Lakes
4.3 km away · income $994/wk · rent $410/wk
Forestdale
5.4 km away · income $882/wk · rent $500/wk
Springfield (Ipswich - Qld)
6.1 km away · income $919/wk · rent $385/wk
Boronia Heights
6.2 km away · income $718/wk · rent $350/wk
Heathwood
6.6 km away · income $1,005/wk · rent $455/wk
Brookwater
6.8 km away · income $1,397/wk · rent $565/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Greenbank

What is the population of Greenbank QLD?

The population of Greenbank QLD is 9,587 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 87 people per km². Greenbank is ranked #692 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Greenbank?

The median personal income in Greenbank QLD is $850 per week, or $44,200 per year. The median household income is $2,240 per week. Family income is $2,260 per week. Greenbank is ranked #2,768 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Greenbank?

Median rent in Greenbank QLD is $430 per week ($1,863 per month). Rent represents 19.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Greenbank ranks #1,360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Greenbank?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Greenbank QLD is $2,015. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Greenbank?

The median age in Greenbank QLD is 37 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Greenbank a good suburb to live in?

Greenbank is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,587. The median income is $850/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31236. All dollar figures in AUD.