Moving to Pinkenba QLD 4008
What the official numbers say about living in Pinkenba — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,666 a week.
About 70% of homes are owner-occupied and 30% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Pinkenba grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (350 → 350 people).
Around 53% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: New Zealand, Iran, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Cantonese, Khmer.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Pinkenba scores below the national average (decile 3 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 15% work from home.
Nearest train station: International Airport, 2.1 km north-west.
Nearest bus interchange: Toombul Shopping Centre interchange, 6.1 km west.
Nearest ferry wharf: Tangalooma Ferry Terminal, 2.7 km south-west.
Nearest airport: Brisbane Airport, 4.3 km north.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 11 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 8 cafes & restaurants · 3 parks — see them all on the Pinkenba profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Hemmant Flexible Learning Centre 3.4 km · Iona College 3.5 km · Hendra State School 4.6 km · Brisbane Grammar School Sportsground 4.7 km · Wynnum State School 4.7 km · Hamilton State School 4.9 km
Parks and reserves: Eagle Farm Road Park 100 m · Pinkenba Historic Trail 450 m · Pinkenba War Memorial Park 600 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Pinkenba, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · Torresian Crow · Welcome Swallow · Willie Wagtail · Magpie-lark · Brown Honeyeater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Pinkenba, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinkenba here | 350 | — | 3/10 | 21% |
| Brisbane Airport | 22 | — | — | 20% |
| Hemmant | 2,886 | — | 7/10 | 17% |
| Eagle Farm | 11 | — | 10/10 | 5% |
| Wynnum West | 12,790 | — | 5/10 | 18% |
| Murarrie | 4,946 | — | 10/10 | 18% |
| Hendra | 4,914 | — | 10/10 | 10% |
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 Lilley — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4008 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Pinkenba profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 30% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 350 people to 350. It sits about 11 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and International Airport station is roughly 2.1 km away. Local government is Brisbane council, and the federal seat is Lilley.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Pinkenba vs Brisbane Airport · Pinkenba vs Hemmant.
Nearby guides: Brisbane Airport · Hemmant · Eagle Farm · Wynnum West · Murarrie · Hendra.
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