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Feldkirchen bei Graz (8073) lies in the district of Graz-Umgebung, Steiermark. It had 7,547 residents on 1 January 2026. The centre lies outside mapped flood areas. This overview covers 8 topics from official open data, measured at the centre; values at a specific address can differ.
Feldkirchen bei Graz lies just south of the Styrian capital and has become one of the fastest-growing residential communities in the surrounding area. It combines proximity to Graz with its own town centre and infrastructure that keeps many everyday journeys short. At the same time, it sits close to major transport routes and Graz Airport. This makes Feldkirchen exceptionally accessible, but also means there are a few important factors to consider when choosing where to live.
As of 1 January 2026, Feldkirchen bei Graz had around 7,550 residents. Its population has grown by approximately 37% since 2011, making it one of the more rapidly expanding communities around Graz. Its age structure is relatively young: around 17% of residents are under 15, while approximately 16% are aged 65 or older.
Feldkirchen offers a solid range of everyday services. One of its practical advantages is that many essential facilities are located directly in or close to the town centre. The nearest doctor's office and pharmacy are each only around 50 metres away. The nearest kindergarten and primary school are approximately 150 and 100 metres away respectively. The closest middle school is also conveniently located, at around 150 metres. The nearest supermarket is roughly 300 metres from the centre.
Within a two-kilometre radius, the available data records seven kindergartens, six schools, eight supermarkets and grocery stores, 15 restaurants and six cafés. There are also seven doctors' offices, two pharmacies and 45 public transport stops.
The proximity of childcare facilities and schools is particularly useful for families. Many everyday errands can also be handled without travelling far. Those looking for a wider choice of shopping or cultural activities can additionally benefit from the nearby cities of Graz and Seiersberg.
A major advantage is Feldkirchen-Seiersberg railway station, located just around 200 metres from the town centre. On a typical weekday, the journey to Graz Central Station takes approximately 20 minutes by public transport, without any transfers. The connection to Vienna is considerably less convenient, taking around 170 minutes and requiring three transfers.
Feldkirchen is also exceptionally well connected by road. The A2 motorway runs only about 150 metres from the town centre, and the nearest motorway access is approximately 250 metres away. The B67 main road is around 450 metres from the centre. Graz Airport is even closer, at just about two kilometres in a straight line.
This location is convenient for commuters and people who travel frequently. However, the proximity of the motorway, railway line and airport is also something worth considering carefully when looking for a property.
The strong population growth reflects how attractive Feldkirchen has become as a residential location. It is close enough to Graz to benefit from its jobs, educational institutions and leisure opportunities, while retaining its own town centre and a less urban structure.
The surrounding area also offers opportunities for walks and outdoor activities. However, Feldkirchen is not an isolated rural retreat. Its proximity to major transport routes and the airport is just as much a part of its character as its convenient connections.
The average annual temperature around the town centre was approximately 10.8°C between 2015 and 2024, compared with 9.9°C during the 1991–2020 reference period. The area recorded around 20 hot days per year.
According to the 2022 strategic noise maps, the town centre has road traffic noise levels of 55–59 dB (Lden). These maps cover only major transport routes and should be treated as a general guide. Actual noise exposure can vary depending on the street and exact residential location. The available flood hazard maps also show that the town centre lies outside the designated HQ100 and HQ300 flood areas.
Feldkirchen bei Graz is particularly appealing to people looking for a young, growing community with convenient everyday amenities and excellent connections to Graz. Its proximity to the motorway, railway and airport is both one of its greatest advantages and an important factor when choosing the right part of the municipality to live in.
Measured at the centre of the place; values at a specific address can differ.
Feldkirchen bei Graz is a municipality in the district of Graz-Umgebung, Steiermark (postcode 8073, municipality code 60608).
The centre lies at about 340 m above sea level, on level ground.
According to the zoning data published by Steiermark, the centre is zoned "Bauland-Kerngebiet / mixed use"; nearby there is also other / special zoning and Grünland-Landwirtschaft (agriculture / forestry). Zoning varies across the municipality and is not legally binding here: the Gemeinde's Flächenwidmungsplan and Bebauungsplan apply.
Feldkirchen bei Graz had 7,547 residents on 1 January 2026 (+37.0 % since the 2011 census). 16.7 % are under 15 and 16.4 % are 65 or older.
In the district of Graz-Umgebung, 13.9 % of 80,645 dwellings have no main residence (second homes and vacant dwellings, 2024).
Residents by citizenship (1 Jan 2026): Austria 76.3 %, Croatia 6.0 %, Bosnia and Herzegovina 3.9 %, Romania 3.1 %, Germany 1.6 %, Hungary 1.3 %, Other 7.9 %. Citizenship is not the same as origin: naturalised residents count as Austrian.
Within 2 km of the centre of Feldkirchen bei Graz the data list 7 kindergartens, 6 schools, 8 supermarkets and groceries, 15 restaurants, 6 cafés, 7 doctors' practices, 2 pharmacies and 45 public transport stops.
From the centre, the nearest kindergarten about 150 m, the nearest primary school about 100 m, the nearest middle school about 150 m, the nearest supermarket about 300 m, the nearest public transport stop about 100 m, the nearest doctor's practice about 50 m and the nearest pharmacy about 50 m away (straight line).
The nearest railway station (Feldkirchen-Seiersberg) is about 200 m from the centre.
The A2 runs about 150 m from the centre. The nearest main road (B67) is about 450 m away. The nearest railway line is about 150 m from the centre. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Graz (GRZ), about 2 km in a straight line. Airfield grounds lie about 750 m away.
At the centre itself, the strategic noise maps 2022 show road traffic 55-59 dB (Lden, day-evening-night level). The maps cover only major traffic routes, so they are an orientation: individual streets in the municipality can be considerably louder or quieter.
The centre does not lie in a flood area mapped in the federal hazard zone plans (HQ100 / HQ300). Parts of the municipality can still lie in flood areas, for example along rivers and streams. Smaller streams, surface runoff after heavy rain and groundwater are not included in these maps.
No WLV torrent and avalanche hazard zone plan covers the centre.
Feldkirchen bei Graz lies in seismic zone 1 on a scale of 0 to 4 (ÖNORM B 1998-1).
Radon: potential class 2 of 3; the municipality is a radon precaution area. Actual indoor levels depend on the building; only a measurement gives certainty.
1 past landslide or rockfall event is documented within 1 km of the centre.
By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 20 min to Graz Hauptbahnhof (0 transfers) and about 170 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (3 transfers). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Flughafen Graz) is about 250 m from the centre.
At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 8,192 Mbit/s (FTTH) and mobile networks up to 592 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 190 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-04 to 2026-10-30) show median download speeds of 53 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 82 Mbit/s on mobile.
Around the centre, the mean annual temperature in 2015-2024 was about 10.8 °C (1991-2020: 9.9 °C). On average there were 20 hot days (≥ 30 °C) and 115 frost days per year, with about 810 mm of precipitation and 31 days with snow cover. About 2,160 hours of sunshine per year.
On 21 December the centre gets about 8:18 h of direct sun (with a flat horizon it would be 8:24 h), on 21 June about 15:24 h. Buildings and trees are not taken into account.
A PV system at optimal tilt yields about 1,230 kWh per kWp and year here (PVGIS).
At the centre itself, the strategic noise maps 2022 show road traffic 55-59 dB (Lden, day-evening-night level). The A2 runs about 150 m from the centre. The nearest railway line is about 150 m from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
The centre does not lie in a flood area mapped in the federal hazard zone plans (HQ100 / HQ300). Parts of the municipality can still lie in flood areas, for example along rivers and streams. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
By public transport from the centre on a weekday morning (from 07:30): about 170 min to Wien Hauptbahnhof (3 transfers). The nearest motorway or expressway junction (Flughafen Graz) is about 250 m from the centre. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
Feldkirchen bei Graz had 7,547 residents on 1 January 2026, +37.0 % compared with the 2011 census (Statistik Austria). For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
Within 2 km of the centre the data list 7 kindergartens, 6 schools, 8 supermarkets and groceries, 15 restaurants, 6 cafés, 7 doctors' practices, 2 pharmacies and 45 public transport stops. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
At the centre, operators report fixed broadband up to 8,192 Mbit/s (FTTH) and mobile networks up to 592 Mbit/s (estimate); availability can differ from street to street. 190 RTR-Netztest measurements within 500 m (2025-11-04 to 2026-10-30) show median download speeds of 53 Mbit/s on fixed lines and 82 Mbit/s on mobile. For your exact address, Place Check creates a separate report with the values at that point.
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Automatically generated from public data sources, measured at the centre of the place, without warranty. Values at a specific address can differ; this is not a substitute for an expert opinion or the official plans. As of: 3 November 2026. Markdown version
