Munruben - Park Ridge South

Munruben - Park Ridge South has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Munruben - Park Ridge South's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 4,558. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census count of 4,428 people, a rise of 130 individuals (2.9%). The increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. The population density stands at 219 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 62.9% to recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for SA2 areas, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted. Population projections indicate an overall decline by 226 persons to 2041, but specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are expected to grow by 153 individuals during this period.

The level of residential development activity in Munruben - Park Ridge South is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Munruben - Park Ridge South has seen approximately five new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, with 28 homes approved between FY21 and FY25. Four homes have been approved so far in FY26. Despite a declining population, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

The average expected construction cost value of new homes is $267,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This financial year has seen $6.5 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Munruben - Park Ridge South has significantly less development activity, at 93.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. The area's development level is also below national average, indicating maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent building activity consists solely of standalone homes, preserving Munruben - Park Ridge South's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. With an estimated 1382 people per dwelling approval, the area maintains a quiet, low-activity development environment. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Munruben - Park Ridge South may experience less housing pressure in the future, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Munruben - Park Ridge South has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Somerset at Park Ridge, Logan Reserve Combined State School, Carver's Reach Master Planned Residential Community, and Corymbia State School. The following list details those most relevant:.

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Employment performance in Munruben - Park Ridge South ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Munruben - Park Ridge South has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of September 2025.

Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 2.7%. There are 2,673 residents employed currently, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 66.5%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.8 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.0% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, labour force grew by 1.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% between November 2024 and November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, employment is forecast to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Munruben - Park Ridge South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.4% over ten years, according to a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The median taxpayer income in Munruben - Park Ridge South SA2 was $49,605 and the average was $54,794 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This was below the national average of $55,645 median income and $70,520 average income in Greater Brisbane. Based on a 13.99% increase from the Wage Price Index since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $56,545 median and $62,460 average as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 79th percentile with $2,229 weekly, while personal income was at the 42nd percentile. The largest income segment comprised 33.7% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 1,536 residents in this bracket. Munruben - Park Ridge South SA2 showed affluence with 31.5% earning over $3,000 per week. After housing costs, residents retained 87.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 5th decile.

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

In Munruben - Park Ridge South, as per the latest Census evaluation, 99.4% of dwellings were houses, with 0.6% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane metropolitan area's 89.2% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Munruben - Park Ridge South stood at 36.5%, with mortgaged properties at 53.6% and rented ones at 9.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $1,600. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was $458, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Munruben - Park Ridge South's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Munruben - Park Ridge South features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 86.5% of all households, including 44.2% couples with children, 31.3% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 13.5%, with lone person households at 11.2% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

Munruben - Park Ridge South faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 11.9%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 8.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.0%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.7% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (32.4%). Educational participation is high at 26.8%, with 9.9% in secondary education, 9.1% in primary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 26.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in secondary education, 9.1% in primary education, and 3.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates two active stops operating in Munruben-Park Ridge South, both offering bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively providing 179 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated limited with residents typically located 1535 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 89 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Munruben - Park Ridge South is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Munruben - Park Ridge South faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 47% of its total population (~2,151 people) have private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.3%) and asthma (8.1%). Around 67.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (773 people), higher than the 12.2% in Greater Brisbane.

In terms of cultural diversity, Munruben - Park Ridge South records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Munruben-Park Ridge South had a cultural diversity profile roughly matching the wider region's average, with 78.7% of its population born in Australia, 88.9% being citizens, and 90.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 52.0% of people in Munruben-Park Ridge South. Notably, the 'Other' category comprised 1.2%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 2.7%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (30.1%), Australian (28.9%), and Irish (7.6%). However, Maori (1.3%) and New Zealand (1.1%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 3.2% and 1.5%, respectively. Additionally, the Russian group was slightly overrepresented at 0.4%.

Munruben - Park Ridge South's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Munruben - Park Ridge South is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 55-64 age group constitutes 16.9%, which is notably higher compared to Greater Brisbane and well above the national average of 11.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group makes up 7.3% of the population, lower than both Greater Brisbane and the national average. Post-2021 Census data shows changes in age distribution: the 15 to 24 age group grew from 13.7% to 15.1%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 9.6% to 10.8%. However, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 9.3% to 7.3%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 16.4% to 14.7%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic shifts in Munruben - Park Ridge South. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 60%, reaching 363 people from the initial 226. Notably, all population growth will be accounted for by the combined 65+ age groups, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 15 to 24 and 45 to 54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.