Indooroopilly
Statistical Area - sa2

Indooroopilly lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Indooroopilly's population is approximately 15,624 as of Aug 2025. This figure represents an increase of 2,194 people from the 2021 Census total of 13,430. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 15,122 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,125 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Indooroopilly's growth rate of 16.3% since the 2021 census surpassed both the SA4 region (8.2%) and the national average. Overseas migration accounted for approximately 93.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. 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, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 for each age cohort. By 2041, Indooroopilly is forecast to see a significant population increase of 4,716 persons, with an overall increase of 27.0% over the 17 years based on latest population numbers.

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

Indooroopilly has recorded approximately 121 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 609 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 7 so far in FY-26. On average, 2.7 new residents have been gained per dwelling built over the past five financial years, indicating healthy demand which supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected construction cost value of $738,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

In FY-26, $97.8 million in commercial approvals have been registered, implying robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Indooroopilly records 87.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice, although development activity has moderated recently. New building activity shows 22.0% standalone homes and 78.0% townhouses or apartments, focusing on higher-density living to provide more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant change from the current housing mix of 46.0% houses, reflecting reduced availability of development sites and shifting lifestyle demands and affordability requirements. Indooroopilly has approximately 291 people per dwelling approval, indicating room for growth. Looking ahead, Indooroopilly is projected to grow by 4,214 residents through to 2041.

Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Indooroopilly has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence regional performance. AreaSearch identified 56 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones include Ethereal Residences, The Audrey, The Priory - Indooroopilly, and Natura Residences by Opalyn Property Group. Below is a list detailing those likely most relevant.

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

Indooroopilly has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 3.1%.

As of June 2025, 8,329 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane at 66.7%. Key industries of employment among residents are professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical has notable concentration with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 4.2% versus the regional average of 9.0%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates higher local employment opportunities compared to the norm. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Indooroopilly's labour force decreased by 1.5%, with an employment decline of 1.1% leading to a fall in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Meanwhile, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, favourable compared to the national unemployment rate of 4.5% and lagging national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across sectors. Applying these projections to Indooroopilly's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2%% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

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

Indooroopilly's median income among taxpayers was $57,100 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $100,286 during the same period. These figures compare to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for March 2025 would be approximately $63,786 (median) and $112,029 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Indooroopilly cluster around the 70th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 32.9% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, with a total of 5,140 people in this bracket. This is similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy the same income bracket. In Indooroopilly, 31.7% of residents earn over $3,000 per week, contributing to premium retail and service offerings. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 72nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places 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

Indooroopilly's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 46.2% houses and 53.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 48.9% houses and 51.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Indooroopilly was at 29.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 25.6% and rented ones at 45.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,039, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,167. The median weekly rent in Indooroopilly was $440, higher than Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Indooroopilly's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,039 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Indooroopilly were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 66.7% of all households, including 31.1% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 57.8% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (19.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational pathways account for 17.2% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 7.8% and certificates at 9.4%.

Educational participation is high, 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. Indooroopilly has a robust network of 6 schools educating approximately 8,934 students, with exceptional educational performance (ICSEA: 1152). The educational mix includes 2 primary, 1 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. As an education hub, Indooroopilly offers 57.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 26.1, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Indooroopilly has 86 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 101 unique routes, collectively facilitating 6,065 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents typically located 161 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 866 trips daily across all routes, translating to approximately 70 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Indooroopilly, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 72% of the total population (11,202 people), compared to 66.6% across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.3% and 6.6% of residents respectively.

A total of 76.7% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 74.7% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,106 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line 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 has high cultural diversity, with 36.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 43.3% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 37.3%. Hinduism is overrepresented at 7.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.9%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (21.3%), Australian (17.2%), and Other (13.2%). Korean, Chinese, and Russian ethnicities show notable divergences: Koreans are overrepresented at 1.5% (vs 0.8%), Chinese at 11.7% (vs 7.2%), and Russians remain at 0.5%.

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

Indooroopilly's median age is 33 years, slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Indooroopilly has a higher percentage 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%. According to post-2021 Census data, the percentage of Indooroopilly's population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 19.0% to 20.7%, while the 25 to 34 age group increased from 14.9% to 16.3%. Meanwhile, the 35 to 44 age group has declined from 15.2% to 12.8% and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 4.2% to 3.1%. Demographic modeling indicates that Indooroopilly's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 45 to 54 cohort, expected to increase by 42%, adding 847 residents to reach a total of 2,879. Conversely, numbers in the 35 to 44 age range are predicted to decrease by 37%.