Indooroopilly

Population growth drivers in Indooroopilly are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Indooroopilly's population is around 15,622 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 2,192 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 13,430 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 15,122 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 299 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,125 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Indooroopilly's growth rate of 16.3% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.3%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 93.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Forecasting demographic trends, a significant population increase is expected in the top quartile of national areas. The area is forecast to grow by 4,716 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 27.0% in total over the 17 years.

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

Indooroopilly recorded approximately 121 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 609 homes. As of FY-26, 48 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25 attracted 2.7 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $374,000.

In FY-26, $97.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Indooroopilly records 87.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. Currently, 22.0% of new building activity involves standalone homes, with the remaining 78.0% focusing on townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and affordability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands. The location has approximately 291 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Indooroopilly is projected to grow by 4,216 residents by 2041. Building activity is aligning with these growth projections, but buyers may face increased competition as the population expands.

Indooroopilly has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 54 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable projects include The Priory - Indooroopilly, Natura Residences by Opalyn Property Group, Keating Park Residential, and Ethereal Residences by North. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Indooroopilly ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Indooroopilly has a highly educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%.

As of September 2025, there are 8,324 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.0% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Indooroopilly is 66.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services show notable concentration with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 9.0%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between September 2024 and September 2025, Indooroopilly's labour force decreased by 3.4%, with employment declining by 2.6% leading to a fall in unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% during the same period. State-level data from QLD as of 25-Nov shows employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Indooroopilly's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The Indooroopilly SA2 had an exceptionally high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 30, 2022. Its median taxpayer income was $57,100 and average income stood at $100,286, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $65,088 (median) and $114,316 (average). According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data for 2021, Indooroopilly's household, family and personal incomes clustered around the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution showed that 32.9% of residents (5,139 people) earned between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% occupied this bracket. Indicating considerable affluence, 31.7% of Indooroopilly residents earned over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 71st percentile nationally. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Indooroopilly features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Indooroopilly, as per the latest Census, 46.2% of dwellings were houses while 53.8% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is in comparison to Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 48.9% houses and 51.1% other dwellings. Home ownership levels in Indooroopilly stood at 29%, with mortgaged properties making up 25.6% and rented dwellings accounting for 45.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,039, lower than Brisbane's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent was recorded at $440, compared to Brisbane's $410. Nationally, Indooroopilly's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Indooroopilly features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 66.7% of all households, consisting of 31.1% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 33.3%, with lone person households at 22.9% and group households comprising 10.4%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational achievement in Indooroopilly places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Indooroopilly's residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher proportion with university qualifications compared to Queensland (25.7%) and Australia (30.4%). Specifically, 57.8% of Indooroopilly residents possess such qualifications, indicating a significant educational advantage for the area in terms of knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 19.6% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational pathways account for 17.2% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas making up 7.8% and certificates 9.4%.

Educational participation is notably high in Indooroopilly, with 38.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.2% in tertiary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 9.2% pursuing secondary education.

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

Indooroopilly's public transport analysis shows 86 active stops operating within the area. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 101 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 6,065 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility rating for transport is excellent, with residents typically located 161 meters from their nearest stop. Service frequency averages 866 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 70 weekly trips per stop.

Indooroopilly's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Indooroopilly shows excellent health outcomes with a low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 72% of the total population of 11,200 people, compared to 66.6% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.3% and 6.6% respectively.

76.7% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 74.7% in Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 13.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,105 people). Senior health outcomes align with the general population's health profile.

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

Indooroopilly's population comprises 36.3% who speak a language other than English at home, with 43.3% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Indooroopilly, accounting for 37.3%. Hinduism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 7.1% of Indooroopilly's population versus 3.9%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (21.3%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (13.2%). Korean (1.5%) and Chinese (11.7%) are notably overrepresented compared to regional figures of 0.8% and 7.2%, respectively, while Russian representation is equal at 0.5%.

Indooroopilly's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Indooroopilly's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Indooroopilly has a higher concentration of residents aged 15-24 (20.7%) but fewer residents aged 0-4 (3.1%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.5%. Post-2021 Census data indicates that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 19.0% to 20.7%, while the 25 to 34 cohort increased from 14.9% to 16.3%. Conversely, the 35 to 44 cohort has declined from 15.2% to 12.8% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 4.2% to 3.1%. Demographic modeling suggests that Indooroopilly's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 42%, adding 848 residents to reach a total of 2,879. Meanwhile, the numbers in the 35 to 44 age range are expected to fall by 37%.