New Farm, QLD: suburb profile

The population of New Farm QLD is 12,197 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in New Farm is $1,226 per week ($63,752 per year). Median rent in New Farm is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). New Farm has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. New Farm has a population density of 5,920 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in New Farm is England. The most common religion is No religion (46.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in New Farm is $2,264.

Population
12,197
Census 2021
Median income
$1,226/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$405/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

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

New Farm vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in New Farm is $1,226 a week, 64% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 40th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $405 a week, $85 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 19.6% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 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.
MeasureNew FarmTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,226/wk$747/wk +64%$766/wk
Household income$2,069/wk$1,593/wk +30%$1,637/wk
Rent$405/wk$320/wk +27%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,264/mo$1,625/mo +39%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income19.6%20.4% −0.9 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 New Farm, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

New Farm Population

12,197 residents at the 2021 Census.

New Farm Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,226/wk
$63,752 per year
Ranked 375 of 14,663
Median Rent
$405/wk
$1,755 per month
Ranked 1,818 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,264/mo
Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

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

New Farm Rent Prices & Affordability

20% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,069/wk
Median rent $405/wk
Rent to income 19.6%

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

Median rent in New Farm against your income

About $8,966 a month
Median rent $405/wk
Left after rent $1,664/wk
Rent share 19.6%

New Farm Schools

45
schools nearby
19
government
1112
avg ICSEA score
30,519
total students
Brisbane Girls Grammar School Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,558 students
1211
ICSEA
Brisbane Grammar School Independent
Combined · 5-12 · 1,996 students
1210
ICSEA
All Hallows' School Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,707 students
1183
ICSEA
St Joseph's College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 1,896 students
1182
ICSEA
Somerville House Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,377 students
1180
ICSEA
Anglican Church Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,901 students
1170
ICSEA
Sts Peter and Paul's School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students
1156
ICSEA
St Thomas' School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 325 students
1156
ICSEA
Brisbane State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 3,594 students
1145
ICSEA
Holy Spirit School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 265 students
1138
ICSEA
St Ita's Regional Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 356 students
1137
ICSEA
Coorparoo State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 809 students
1132
ICSEA
St Joseph's Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 302 students
1129
ICSEA
IES College Independent
Secondary · 12 · 17 students
1125
ICSEA
Bulimba State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 612 students
1124
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 45 schools.

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

All schools near New Farm, with a map

New Farm Map

New Farm, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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New Farm, Queensland: 27.4659°S, 153.0459°E

New Farm Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (45)

People in New Farm

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (5,978) Female 51.0% (6,222)

Population Density

5,920
people per km²
12,197 people · 2.1 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$3,173
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

England
4.3%
New Zealand
3.0%
Italy
1.3%
China
1.2%
Nepal
1.0%
United States of America
1.0%
South Africa
1.0%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
2.1%
Cantonese
1.5%
Spanish
1.2%
Mandarin
1.1%
Portuguese
1.0%
Nepali
0.9%
French
0.6%

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

Ancestry

English
37.5%
Australian
24.5%
Irish
17.5%
Scottish
12.9%
Italian
7.3%
German
5.9%
Chinese
4.0%
Dutch
1.6%
French
1.4%
Polish
1.3%
Indian
1.3%

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
46.1%
Catholic
22.9%
Anglican
8.6%
Not stated
8.5%
Buddhism
2.3%
Uniting Church
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Hinduism
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
31.1% 3,442
Separated
2.2% 239
Divorced
10.4% 1,147
Widowed
4.4% 484
Never married
51.9% 5,742

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
48.5%
Couple: children under 15
32.0%
Couple: no children under 15
10.1%
One parent: no children under 15
4.9%
One parent: children under 15
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
42.6%
2 persons
37.4%
3 persons
10.6%
4 persons
6.6%
5 persons
2.3%
6+ persons
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in New Farm

Housing Tenure

Of the 5,710 occupied private dwellings in New Farm at the 2021 Census, 53.4% were rented, 23.8% owned outright and 20.2% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.8% 46 dwellings
Owned outright
23.8% 1,361 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
20.2% 1,151 dwellings
Rented
53.4% 3,051 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.8% 101 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
82.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
17.1%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.4%
2 bedrooms
41.9%
3 bedrooms
24.1%
4 bedrooms
8.3%
5 bedrooms
3.2%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.0%
$450-$599/mo
1.0%
$600-$799/mo
3.4%
$800-$999/mo
2.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
18.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
14.2%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
16.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
15.4%
1 vehicle
51.7%
2 vehicles
25.4%
3 vehicles
5.2%
4+ vehicles
2.3%

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

Work, income and education in New Farm

Employment

Employed full-time
48.4% 4,681 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 1,896 people
Unemployed
3.3% 318 people
Not in labour force
28.7% 2,771 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
47.8%
Managers
18.8%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Community & Personal Service
7.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.9%
Sales Workers
4.6%
Labourers
2.9%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.2%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.6%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$300-$399/wk
3.2%
$400-$499/wk
4.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.5%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.2%
$4,000+/wk
23.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
5.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.2%
$300-$399/wk
2.8%
$400-$499/wk
3.0%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
6.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
7.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500+/wk
12.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
48.3%
Did not go to work
13.2%
Walked only
12.7%
Bus
10.4%
Bicycle
4.5%
Car (passenger)
4.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.6%
Ferry
1.6%
Other
1.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Train
0.7%
Truck
0.2%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
85.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
9.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
4.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.5%

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

Bachelor Degree
46.6%
Postgraduate Degree
18.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.9%
Certificate III/IV
13.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
6.8%
Certificate I/II
0.8%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.5%
Society & Culture
18.3%
Health
13.5%
Engineering
10.1%
Creative Arts
8.8%
Architecture & Building
5.6%
Education
4.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.9%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.4%
Information Technology
3.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.0%

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

School & University Attendance

Vocational Education
23.7%
Primary: Government
20.4%
Primary: Catholic
12.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
12.6%
Secondary: Catholic
10.6%
Pre-school
9.9%
Secondary: Government
6.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%

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
88.7%
Has need for assistance
4.4%
Need for assistance not stated
6.8%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,332
Asthma
426
Arthritis
287
Heart disease
279
Diabetes
243
Cancer
178
Lung condition
177
Kidney disease
89
Stroke
87
Dementia
37

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.3% 1,156
Did not provide
88.7% 9,060

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
18.7% 1,919
Not a volunteer
81.3% 8,334

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 14
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 14
Previously served
2.4% 250
Never served
97.3% 9,992

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
58.7%
1 child
11.1%
2 children
17.9%
3 children
8.9%
4 children
2.7%
5+ children
0.8%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
32
1951: 1960
149
1961: 1970
221
1971: 1980
288
1981: 1990
402
1991: 2000
350
2001: 2010
620
2011: 2015
421
2016
143
2017
134
2018
183
2019
226
2020
135
2021
44

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

Population Mobility

27.0%
moved in the last year
61.8%
moved in the last 5 years
4.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
8,272
Moved from QLD
1,934
Moved: same area (SA2)
478
Moved from overseas
233
Moved from NSW
161
Moved from VIC
127
Moved from ACT
20
Moved from WA
17
Moved from SA
10
Moved from TAS
8
Moved from NT
5

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
28.2%
5: 14 hours
35.6%
15: 29 hours
9.7%
30+ hours
5.2%
Did not do domestic work
21.3%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
88.4%
Step family: no other children
8.7%
Blended family: no other children
1.6%
Intact family: other children present
0.6%
Other couple: children only
0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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1.4 km away · income $1,369/wk · rent $430/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Farm

What is the population of New Farm QLD?

The population of New Farm QLD is 12,197 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 5,920 people per km². New Farm is ranked #443 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in New Farm?

The median personal income in New Farm QLD is $1,226 per week, or $63,752 per year. The median household income is $2,069 per week. Family income is $3,173 per week. New Farm is ranked #375 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in New Farm?

Median rent in New Farm QLD is $405 per week ($1,755 per month). Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable. New Farm ranks #1,818 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in New Farm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in New Farm QLD is $2,264. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in New Farm?

The median age in New Farm QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is New Farm a good suburb to live in?

New Farm is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 12,197. The median income is $1,226/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% 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: 32129. All dollar figures in AUD.