Moving to Auchenflower QLD 4066
What the official numbers say about living in Auchenflower — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $390 a week, against a median household income of $2,208 a week.
About 52% of homes are owner-occupied and 47% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the apartment.
Who you'll be living with
Auchenflower grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,352 → 6,053 people).
Around 57% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Nepal; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Spanish, Nepali.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Auchenflower sits in the country’s more advantaged bracket (decile 10 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (46% of workers), while 32% work from home.
Nearest train station: Auchenflower, 250 m south.
Nearest bus interchange: Cultural Centre, 2.2 km east.
Nearest ferry wharf: Milton ferry terminal, 950 m east.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 16.3 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 3 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 59 schools · 484 cafes & restaurants · 30 supermarkets · 106 parks — see them all on the Auchenflower profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Milton State School 850 m · Toowong State School 950 m · Arethusa College 1.2 km · Rainworth State School 1.3 km · West End State School 1.4 km · St Ignatius Primary School 1.6 km · Albert Park Flexible Learning Centre 1.7 km · Brisbane Boys' College 1.8 km
Groceries: Rosalie Gourmet Markets 900 m · Coles Local 900 m · Mega Continental 1.1 km · The Bardon Shed 1.1 km · Organics at Marcia's 1.1 km · Aldi 1.1 km · Naked Foods 1.2 km · Wholehealth Pharmacy and Healthfoods 1.2 km
Parks and reserves: McIlwraith Park 300 m · McIlWraith Croquet Club - Lawn 1 350 m · Dunmore Park 350 m · Kellett Family Park 400 m · Torwood Park 500 m · Milton Park 600 m · Toowong Memorial Park 650 m · Moorlands Park 650 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Auchenflower, most often seen first: Noisy Miner · Torresian Crow · Rainbow Lorikeet · Australian White Ibis · Welcome Swallow · Pied Currawong.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Auchenflower, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auchenflower here | 6,053 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Milton | 3,144 | — | 10/10 | 12% |
| Toowong | 12,556 | — | 10/10 | 27% |
| West End | 14,730 | — | 10/10 | 11% |
| Paddington | 9,063 | — | 10/10 | 22% |
| Bardon | 10,153 | — | 10/10 | 45% |
| Petrie Terrace | 1,168 | — | 10/10 | 13% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Brisbane — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Ryan — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4066 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Auchenflower profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $390 a week, and about 47% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,352 people to 6,053. It sits about 3 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Auchenflower station is roughly 0.2 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Ryan.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Auchenflower vs Milton · Auchenflower vs Toowong.
Nearby guides: Milton · Toowong · West End · Paddington · Bardon · Petrie Terrace.
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