Doolandella

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

Doolandella's population was around 10,104 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,506 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,598 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,788 in June 2024 and an additional 336 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,507 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Doolandella's growth of 17.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by natural growth contributing approximately 37.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data are applied for each age cohort where utilized. Examining future trends, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of national statistical areas, with Doolandella expected to expand by 2,737 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 24.0% in total over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Doolandella among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Doolandella has received approximately 71 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 357 homes. As of FY26, 10 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.1 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly outpacing supply.

The average construction value of new dwellings was $253,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Doolandella had 119% more construction activity per person as of recent years. Recent construction comprised 85% standalone homes and 15% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature. With around 206 people per dwelling approval, Doolandella exhibits growth area characteristics.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Doolandella is projected to add 2,421 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, favouring buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Doolandella has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Seven projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area, with key ones including Pallara Development Project at 78-88 Vied Road, Imperial On Panda, Oxley Wedge Industrial Precinct, and Forest Lake Shopping Centre ALDI Extension.

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Employment conditions in Doolandella demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Doolandella has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%. As of September 2025, there were 5,405 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is 0.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 68.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade.

Manufacturing had a notable concentration, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Construction employed 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while labour force increased by 3.7%, resulting in a decrease in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. As of 25-Nov, Queensland's employment had contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years for national employment. Applying these projections to Doolandella's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Doolandella SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $46,533 and the average income stands at $51,769. In contrast, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $53,043 (median) and $59,011 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Doolandella are at the 53rd percentile nationally. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 42.5% of the community (4,294 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the area showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 17.6% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Doolandella is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Doolandella's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 77.5% houses and 22.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 80.2% houses and 19.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Doolandella was at 15.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.4% and rented ones at 42.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,630. Median weekly rent in Doolandella was $365, compared to Brisbane metro's $355. Nationally, Doolandella's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Doolandella features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 80.9 percent of all households, including 44.5 percent couples with children, 21.1 percent couples without children, and 13.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 19.1 percent, with lone person households at 15.4 percent and group households comprising 3.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Educational outcomes in Doolandella fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 27.0%, exceeding the SA4 region average of 18.8%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 18.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are held by 31.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 20.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in primary education, 8.2% in secondary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Doolandella has 11 active public transport stops operating currently. These are all bus stops. They are served by four different routes in total, providing 774 weekly passenger trips combined.

The accessibility of these services is rated as good, with residents typically located 274 meters away from the nearest stop on average. The service frequency across all routes averages 110 trips per day, which equates to approximately 70 weekly trips per individual stop.

Doolandella's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Doolandella, with both younger and older age groups experiencing low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover was found to be relatively low at approximately 46% of the total population (around 4,668 people), compared to 49.5% in Greater Brisbane. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

Asthma and mental health issues were the most common medical conditions in Doolandella, affecting 6.8% and 6.5% of residents respectively. A total of 78.8% of residents reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.1% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 8.6% of residents aged 65 and over (873 people), which is lower than the 13.6% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require particular attention despite being generally strong.

Doolandella is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Doolandella has a high level of cultural diversity, with 49.2% of its population born overseas and 51.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Doolandella, accounting for 40.9% of its population. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 7.9% of Doolandella's population versus 8.7%.

The top three ancestry groups based on country of birth of parents are Other (22.7%), English (16.3%), and Australian (15.3%). Notably, Samoan is overrepresented at 3.4%, Vietnamese is nearly equally represented at 11.2%, and Maori is slightly overrepresented at 1.8%.

Doolandella hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Doolandella's median age is 32, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Doolandella has a higher percentage of residents aged 0-4 (8.7%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.3%). Between 2021 and the present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 1.6% to 2.8%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 18.5% to 17.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Doolandella's age profile. The number of residents aged 45-54 is projected to grow by 530 people (43%) from 1,223 to 1,754. Meanwhile, the number of residents aged 0-4 is projected to remain unchanged.