Inala
QLDInala is a growing suburb in QLD with 15,273 residents.
- SAL code
- 31388
- SA2
- 310011274
- Population
- 15,273
Inala, QLD had 15,273 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 8.3% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 5-14 years, and the median age sits at 33. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,300 a month. Around 40.5% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 54.9%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 90.8% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 18 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Suburb analysis
Inala, QLD at a glance
Inala is an established, multicultural south-western Brisbane suburb ~22 km from the CBD in Brisbane City Council. The dominant stock is post-war 1950s-1970s three-bedroom houses on decent-sized lots, much of it originally public housing now in private hands. The data tiles below cover the demographic baseline; this card adds the live market, lifestyle and council pipeline.
For homebuyers
Inala is an affordable foothold ~22 km south-west of Brisbane CBD with one of the strongest Vietnamese-Australian communities in Queensland (around 30% of residents at the 2021 Census, the largest of any QLD suburb). Inala Plaza is the cultural heart — over 60 retailers, two food courts, cinemas, Coles and Woolworths, and the surrounding Vietnamese groceries, restaurants and fresh markets give the suburb a genuine destination feel. There's no station inside Inala, but Richlands on the Springfield line is roughly 3 km away and bus 100 runs to the CBD via the South-East Busway. Schools include Inala State School, Richlands East State School, Serviceton South State School and St Mark's Catholic; Glenala State High in adjacent Durack is the local secondary. Parks are plentiful and most are named after community figures who shaped the suburb. In short: an affordable, character-rich south-west Brisbane suburb with a strong Vietnamese cultural identity and easy car access to the CBD.
For investors
Inala is a value play with strong recent growth and modest yield. Median house $831,000 with annual capital growth of +16.22% (Your Investment Property March 2026); median weekly rent $550 gives a gross yield of ~3.78% on houses. About 113 house sales in the past 12 months and roughly 18 days on market — a tight, deep market for a suburb this size. Brisbane-wide vacancy was 0.6% in March 2026 (SQM Research).
Strengths
- Strong recent capital growth (~+16% YoY houses, Your Investment Property March 2026) — well above the Brisbane median.
- Tight days-on-market (~18 days) against a Brisbane vacancy of 0.6% (SQM March 2026) means quick leasing and quick resale.
- Older 1950s-1970s stock on decent lots opens granny-flat / subdivision / townhouse value-add plays under Brisbane's mixed-density zoning.
- Established cultural-destination retail at Inala Plaza (60+ tenants) anchors local trade and tenant demand.
Trade-offs
- Gross yield ~3.78% (YIP March 2026) is modest — this is a growth + value-add play, not high cashflow.
- No train station inside the SAL — Richlands (~3 km) is the nearest rail; car or bus is the practical commute.
- Historically lower SEIFA than middle-ring Brisbane (the dossier tile below carries the current decile) — tenant-quality due diligence matters.
What's coming
Brisbane City Council's 2025-26 Budget funds the Archerfield Road / Azalea Street intersection upgrade in Inala — extra northbound lanes plus better walking and cycling links to ease queues on the main north-south route. Brisbane-wide infrastructure tied to the 2032 Olympics (Cross River Rail completion, M1 / Centenary upgrades) continues to lift accessibility for outer south-west suburbs.
Bottom line
For homebuyers: an affordable, culturally distinctive south-west Brisbane suburb with strong community character. For investors: a growth + value-add play with quick leasing, on modest yield.
Population
?15,273
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+8.3%
3yr: +7.1% · 10yr: +22.2%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$998/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
33
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?1/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?9.8%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Schools
6
4 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?12
5 long day, 2 OSHC, 4 family
Parks & green space
?18
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
?75
GTFS stops
Dwelling approvals
No data for this suburb
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for QLD
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from QLD police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Inala - Richlands (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Inala suburb alone is ~15,273 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 13,458 to 21,884 over 24 years, averaging 2.0% per year.
Schools
6 in suburbSector
4 public · 2 private
Type
4 primary · 1 secondary · 1 special
Total enrolment
1,593(4 of 6 reporting)
Avg per school
398
Government school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for QLD.
Source when available: QLD Department of Education — QSpatial State School Catchment Areas.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 26.5%Almost entirely detached houses (90.8%), rental-heavy (54.9% renting), built for families (62% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
QLD 33%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: QLD QRA Bushfire Prone Area
As of Apr 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
Source: QLD Local Government Flood Planning Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
11 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDR | Low Density Residential ZoneResidential | 49.6% | 3.08 km² |
| CF | Community Facilities ZoneSpecial use | 6.9% | 0.43 km² |
| OS | Open Space Zoneparks | 6.3% | 0.39 km² |
| LMR | LMROther | 3.7% | 0.23 km² |
| IN | INOther | 3.5% | 0.22 km² |
| RU | Rural ZoneRural | 1.9% | 0.12 km² |
| SR | Sport and Recreation ZoneRecreation | 1.8% | 0.11 km² |
| DC | District Centre ZoneBusiness | 1.7% | 0.11 km² |
| EC | Environmental Conservation ZoneEnvironmental | 0.6% | 0.04 km² |
| NC | Neighbourhood Centre ZoneBusiness | 0.4% | 0.03 km² |
| SP | Special Purpose ZoneSpecial use | 0.2% | 9,617 m² |
Source: QLD DSDILGP Local Government Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_QLD/2026-05-12/be11464ce5af1cd4) · As of May 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.