Drewvale, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Drewvale Brisbane, Queensland
Entrance to the Trinity Green housing estate, 2014
Drewvale Location in Queensland
Population	4,779 (2021 census)
• Density	1,086/km2 (2,810/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4116
Area	4.4 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	26.5 km (16 mi) S of Brisbane CBD
LGA(s)	City of Brisbane (Calamvale Ward)
State electorate(s)	Stretton
Federal Division(s)	Rankin
Suburbs around Drewvale: Calamvale Stretton Karawatha Parkinson Drewvale Berrinba Parkinson Browns Plains Browns Plains

Drewvale is a suburb located on the edge of the City of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. It's known for being one of Brisbane's southernmost areas. In 2021, about 4,779 people called Drewvale home.

Where is Drewvale located?

A small section of Drewvale extends to Wembley Road.

Drewvale is about 26 kilometers (16 miles) south of the main city center of Brisbane. It shares a border with Logan City. This suburb is also a key spot where two major highways, the Gateway Motorway and the Logan Motorway, meet.

While there are other suburbs further south, Drewvale has the most southern homes in Brisbane. The areas even further south are mostly for businesses and factories, not houses.

What is the history of Drewvale?

The land that is now Drewvale was first farmed by the Drew family back in the 1870s. For almost a hundred years, people unofficially called the area "Drewvale."

It became an official suburb name on November 1, 1971. This was decided by the Queensland Place Names Board.

Who lives in Drewvale?

According to the 2021 census, Drewvale had a population of 4,779 people. Slightly more than half (51.5%) were female, and 48.5% were male. The average age of people in Drewvale was 35 years old. This is a bit younger than the average age across Australia, which is 38.

Drewvale is a very diverse place! While about half (49.2%) of the people were born in Australia, many others come from different countries. The most common countries of birth after Australia include India (9.7%), New Zealand (6.4%), and China (6.3%).

Many different languages are spoken at home in Drewvale. English is the most common language (47.0%). However, you'll also hear Mandarin (10.2%), Malayalam (5.0%), Punjabi (4.2%), Cantonese (3.3%), and Hindi (3.1%). This mix of cultures makes Drewvale a vibrant community.

Are there schools in Drewvale?

Drewvale does not have any schools located directly within the suburb. Students living in Drewvale usually attend schools in nearby areas. The closest government primary and secondary school is Stretton State College, which is in the neighboring suburb of Stretton.