Moving to Cleveland QLD 4163
What the official numbers say about living in Cleveland — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,430 a week.
About 68% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Cleveland grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (14,414 → 15,850 people).
Around 67% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Afrikaans, Cantonese.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Cleveland scores a little above the national average (decile 7 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (76% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest train station: Cleveland, 900 m north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Victoria Point Central, 6.2 km south.
Nearest ferry wharf: Cleveland Ferry, 1.5 km east.
Nearest airport: Dunwich Airport, 15.7 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 25 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 14 schools · 16 cafes & restaurants · 5 supermarkets · 23 parks — see them all on the Cleveland profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Cleveland State Primary School 250 m · Cleveland District State High School 750 m · Star of the Sea Catholic Primary School 1.1 km · Australian Industry Trade College - Redlands 1.3 km · UQ Clinical School 2 km · Ormiston State School 2 km · Thornlands State School 2 km · Redland District Special School 2.2 km
Groceries: IGA on Bloomfield 350 m · Woolworths 550 m · Coles 650 m · IGA 1.7 km · IGA 3 km
Parks and reserves: William Ross Park 300 m · Bloomfield Street Park 500 m · Haggup Street Park 750 m · Raby Bay Harbour Park 850 m · Norm Dean Park 1.1 km · ANZAC War Memorial Park 1.2 km · Nandeebie Park 1.3 km · Dunwich Street Park 1.4 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Cleveland, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Noisy Miner · Australian White Ibis · Torresian Crow · Australian Magpie · Welcome Swallow.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Cleveland, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland here | 15,850 | — | 7/10 | 25% |
| Ormiston | 6,379 | — | 9/10 | 29% |
| Thornlands | 19,263 | — | 9/10 | 29% |
| Alexandra Hills | 16,472 | — | 5/10 | 43% |
| Wellington Point | 12,661 | — | 9/10 | 22% |
| Victoria Point | 15,140 | — | 6/10 | 29% |
| Birkdale | 14,816 | — | 7/10 | 25% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Redland — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Bowman — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4163 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Cleveland profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 10% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 14,414 people to 15,850. It sits about 25 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Cleveland station is roughly 0.9 km away. Local government is Redland council, and the federal seat is Bowman.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Cleveland vs Thornlands · Cleveland vs Alexandra Hills.
Nearby guides: Ormiston · Thornlands · Alexandra Hills · Wellington Point · Victoria Point · Birkdale.
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