Parkinson - Drewvale

An assessment of population growth drivers in Parkinson - Drewvale reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Parkinson - Drewvale's population was approximately 17,242 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,147 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 16,095. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 17,108 in June 2025 and an additional 174 validated new addresses post-census. This results in a population density of 1,360 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 7.1% growth since census is within 2.2 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 94.6% of overall population gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, 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. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population projections anticipate lower quartile growth nationally; Parkinson - Drewvale is expected to grow by 550 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 2.4% over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Parkinson - Drewvale recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Parkinson-Drewvale averaged approximately 35 new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25178 homes were approved, with a further 63 approved in FY26 so far. On average, 3.1 new residents arrived per year for each dwelling constructed during these years.

This has led to demand significantly exceeding supply, typically resulting in price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction value of new dwellings was $322,000. In the current financial year, $6.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Parkinson-Drewvale has shown substantially reduced construction, with 77.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction often reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes.

The area's construction is also lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. All new constructions have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. Parkinson-Drewvale has approximately 501 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its established status. Future projections estimate an addition of 416 residents by 2041, based on current development patterns. If current trends continue, new housing supply should meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely impacting this region. Notable projects are Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Logan Plan, Paradise in Parkinson, and Parkinson Distribution Centre. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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The employment environment in Parkinson - Drewvale shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Parkinson - Drewvale has an educated workforce with a low unemployment rate of 3.3%. Over the past year, it experienced an estimated employment growth of 1.8%. As of December 2025, 9,371 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is at 72.2%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. A moderate 16.4% of residents work from home. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training.

However, professional & technical services are under-represented, with only 7.0% of the workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Over the year to December 2025, employment increased by 1.8%, but labour force grew faster at 2.6%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.6% over ten years for Parkinson - Drewvale, based on its current employment mix.

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

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Parkinson - Drewvale SA2 had median income among taxpayers of $53,048 and average income of $62,475. These figures are lower than national averages, which were $58,236 and $72,799 respectively across Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated median income is approximately $59,074 and average income is around $69,572 as of March 2026. According to 2021 Census figures, household income ranks at the 77th percentile ($2,194 weekly) and personal income at the 57th percentile. The earnings profile shows that 39.8% of individuals (6,862 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, consistent with broader regional trends. High housing costs consume 15.4% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 77th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Parkinson - Drewvale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 87.3% houses and 12.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Parkinson - Drewvale was at 24.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.1% and rented ones at 21.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Parkinson - Drewvale's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $450 than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 88.0% of all households, including 53.3% couples with children, 22.8% couples without children, and 11.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 10.2% and group households comprising 1.6%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Parkinson - Drewvale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in Parkinson - Drewvale trail regional benchmarks with 33.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 42.1% in SA4 region as of 2019. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 30.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (18.6%). Educational participation is notably high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2020.

This includes 12.4% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Parkinson - Drewvale has 27 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 12 different routes that together facilitate 2,398 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically residing 368 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside the area, primarily using cars (89%), with buses accounting for 8%. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 16.4% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 342 trips daily, equating to about 88 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Parkinson - Drewvale is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Parkinson - Drewvale faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population, which consists of around 8,689 people.

This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 6.2% and 5.6% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 77.3% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over, totaling approximately 2,331 people, which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Parkinson-Drewvale has a high level of cultural diversity, with 45.7% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 46.5% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Parkinson-Drewvale, comprising 45.9% of the population. However, there is an overrepresentation in the 'Other' religious category, which accounts for 3.8% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, English is represented at 18.3%, lower than the regional average of 26.8%. Australian ancestry comprises 16.5%, also lower than the regional average of 23.2%. Notably, 'Other' ancestry makes up 14.7% of Parkinson-Drewvale's population, substantially higher than the regional average of 9.4%. Certain ethnic groups are notably divergent: Korean is overrepresented at 1.8% compared to 0.5% regionally, Indian at 7.6% vs 2.0%, and Samoan at 1.3% vs 0.9%.

Parkinson - Drewvale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Parkinson-Drewvale has a median age of 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The age group of 5-14 years is strongly represented at 16.0%, higher than Greater Brisbane's percentage. Conversely, the 25-34 year cohort is less prevalent at 9.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 12.8% to 15.1%, while those aged 65 to 74 increased from 6.6% to 7.7%. However, the 25-34 year cohort declined from 11.0% to 9.2%, and the 35-44 year group decreased from 17.1% to 15.8%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Parkinson-Drewvale. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 63% from 724 to 1,178 people. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 63% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. In contrast, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.