Boronia Heights - Park Ridge
Statistical Area - sa2

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Boronia Heights-Park Ridge's population is approximately 28,336 as of Aug 2025. From Jun 2024 to Aug 2025, there was an increase of about 9,170 people (47.8%). This growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 25,707 in Jun 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is around 886 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Since the 2021 Census, Boronia Heights-Park Ridge's growth of 47.8% exceeded the national average (8.6%) and the state average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 81.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 based on 2022 data, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections for years post-2032 based on 2021 data. For age category splits where state projections lack data, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. By 2041, Boronia Heights-Park Ridge is projected to grow by approximately 17,725 persons, reflecting an increase of about 53.3% over the 17-year period.

The level of residential development activity in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge has averaged approximately 588 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data from the ABS shows 2943 homes over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, with 91 approvals so far in FY26. On average, 3.1 new residents per year have been associated with each home built during these five financial years. This indicates a significant demand exceeding supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new homes has been around $361,000, which is lower than regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. In FY26, there have been $51.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Boronia Heights - Park Ridge exhibits 130% higher construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating robust developer confidence in the location. The area's new building activity comprises 85% detached dwellings and 15% medium to high-density housing, maintaining its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of approximately 54 people per dwelling approval. Future projections suggest Boronia Heights - Park Ridge will add around 15096 residents by 2041.

Given current development patterns, new housing supply is expected to meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 55 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Park Ridge Master Planned Residential Community, Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan Infrastructure, Madison Park Estate, and Chambers Flat Road Upgrade (Park Ridge Road to Derby Road). The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge has been broadly consistent with national averages

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented.

The unemployment rate was 3.9% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 5.4%. As of June 2025, 12,783 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, 0.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 60.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction.

The area shows high specialization in transport, postal & warehousing (180% of the regional level) but lower representation in professional & technical services (4.2% vs 8.9%). Employment opportunities may be limited locally, as indicated by Census data. In the past year, employment increased by 5.4%, and labour force increased by 4.8%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Boronia Heights - Park Ridge's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022, Boronia Heights - Park Ridge had a median income among taxpayers of $52,258 and an average level of $58,841. This is lower than the national average, which was $55,645 in Greater Brisbane during that period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of March 2025 would be approximately $58,377 (median) and $65,731 (average). Census data from 2021 shows household, family, and personal incomes in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge ranked modestly, between the 34th and 37th percentiles. The earnings profile showed that 36.5% of locals (10,342 people) fell into the $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket, similar to the surrounding region where 33.3% occupied this category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 81.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 30th percentile nationally.

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Boronia Heights - Park Ridge, as per the latest Census evaluation, 86.2% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 13.7% being semi-detached homes, apartments, or other types. This compares to Brisbane's metropolitan area, where 89.2% of dwellings are houses and 10.9% are other types. Home ownership in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge stood at 24.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.9% and rented ones at 43.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,616, higher than Brisbane's metro average of $1,600 but lower than the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $360, matching Brisbane's metro average but below the national average of $375.

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 73.5% of all households, including 31.0% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 26.5%, with lone person households at 22.8% and group households at 3.7%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

Boronia Heights faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 16.3%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. This disparity presents an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (11.1%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.7%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 30.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary, 8.0% in secondary, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education. Six schools operate within Boronia Heights - Park Ridge, educating approximately 3,840 students. These schools offer balanced educational opportunities, typical of Australian schools (ICSEA: 993). The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge indicates 59 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses on 8 different routes, facilitating 922 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to these stops is limited, with an average distance of 637 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency across all routes averages 131 trips, equating to about 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Boronia Heights - Park Ridge is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge faces significant health challenges with common health conditions being somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but notably higher among older individuals. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~13,912 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.0% and 9.0% of residents respectively. Conversely, 67.1% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane figure of 69.2%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.6% (3,856 people), compared to the Greater Brisbane average of 12.2%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to these challenges.

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Boronia Heights-Park Ridge is more culturally diverse than most local areas, with 24.0% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 33.2% born overseas. The dominant religion in Boronia Heights-Park Ridge is Christianity, practiced by 44.0% of the population. Notably, the proportion identifying as 'Other' religion is higher in Boronia Heights-Park Ridge (5.4%) compared to Greater Brisbane (2.7%).

In terms of ancestry, English (26.0%), Australian (22.8%), and Other (13.6%) are the top represented groups. Divergences exist in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori is overrepresented at 2.8% compared to the regional average of 3.2%, Samoan is slightly higher at 2.5% versus 3.0%, and New Zealand-born residents make up 1.3% versus the regional 1.5%.

Boronia Heights - Park Ridge hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Boronia Heights-Park Ridge has a median age of 31 years, which is younger than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Boronia Heights-Park Ridge has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.6%) but fewer residents aged 45-54 (9.4%). According to post-2021 Census data, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 12.2% to 14.3%, while the proportion of those aged 65-74 has declined from 8.1% to 6.9%. The age group of 55-64 has also decreased, from 8.8% to 7.7%. Demographic modeling indicates that Boronia Heights-Park Ridge's age profile will change significantly by the year 2041, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to increase considerably, growing by 2,003 people (76%) from 2,652 to 4,656.