The southside versus northside debate will likely continue to rage on without a satisfying conclusion, but at least data can confirm the undeniable bias in Brisbane.

Census figures show people living north of Brisbane River were more likely to stay within their comfort zone rather than switch sides, and vice versa for the southsiders.

Census data confirms many Brisbane residents shy away from moving to the other side of the river. Credit:Robert Rough RNR

The Brisbane North ABS statistical area covers Eagle Farm to Brighton, Brisbane South stretches from Cannon Hill to Drewvale, Brisbane East covers Wynnum to Redland Bay and Brisbane West includes suburbs such as Indooroopilly, Moggill and Ferny Grove.

If you lived in Brisbane's northern suburbs in 2015 and moved to another house or unit, you were most likely to still be king or queen of the north in 2016.