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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Parkinson-Drewvale's population is approximately 16,999 as of November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 904 individuals, a 5.6% increase from the 2021 Census count of 16,095 people. The change is inferred from an estimated resident population of 16,999 in June 2024 and an additional 135 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,341 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth, contributing approximately 86.7% of overall population gains.

AreaSearch employs ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Examining future trends, lower quartile growth is anticipated, with the area projected to increase by 744 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 4.4% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 FY25, with a total of 178 homes approved during this period and an additional 16 approved in FY26. On average, around 3.1 new residents arrived per year for each new dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This high demand outpaces new supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value of new dwellings was $322,000. In the current financial year, there have been $6.1 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Parkinson-Drewvale has significantly lower building activity, with 77.0% fewer approvals per person than the regional average. This scarcity of new properties often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Additionally, this activity is below the national average, suggesting the area's established nature and potential planning limitations.

All new construction in Parkinson-Drewvale has been standalone homes, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. With around 501 people per dwelling approval, the market appears well-developed. According to recent AreaSearch quarterly estimates, Parkinson-Drewvale is projected to gain approximately 744 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Parkinson - Drewvale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 24 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects are Loganlea Station Relocation Project, Logan Plan, Paradise in Parkinson, and Grand Plaza Shopping Centre Refurbishment. Below is a list of projects expected to be most relevant.

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

Parkinson - Drewvale has an educated workforce with 9,162 residents employed as of September 2025. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation is 68.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and education & training. Professional & technical employment is limited at 7.0% compared to the regional rate of 8.9%.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.6%, while employment declined by 0.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment of 0.5%. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% to November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely matching the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Parkinson - Drewvale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Parkinson - Drewvale SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $50,685 and an average of $59,746. This was below the national average. Greater Brisbane's median was $55,645 with an average of $70,520. By September 2025, estimates based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth suggest the median would be approximately $57,776 and the average around $68,104. Census 2021 income data ranks household income at the 77th percentile ($2,194 weekly) and personal income at the 57th percentile. Income brackets indicate that 39.8% of individuals (6,765 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 33.3% fall into this range. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Parkinson - Drewvale's latest Census data shows 87.3% houses and 12.7% other dwellings, compared to Brisbane metro's 82.0% houses and 18.1% other dwellings. Home ownership was 24.7%, with mortgages at 54.1% and rentals at 21.2%. Median monthly mortgage repayments were $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,872. Median weekly rents were $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $400. Nationally, mortgage repayments averaged $1,863 and rents were $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 12.0%, with lone person households at 10.2% and group households at 1.6%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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

Parkinson - Drewvale trail has educational qualifications that fall below regional benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 33.6% hold university degrees, compared to the SA4 region's 42.1%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.0%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 30.3% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 18.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. 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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 15 different routes that together facilitate 2,329 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is considered good, with residents on average being located 368 meters from the nearest stop.

The service frequency across all routes averages 332 trips per day, which equates to approximately 86 weekly trips per individual stop.

Parkinson - Drewvale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Health outcomes data shows excellent results in Parkinson-Drewvale, particularly for younger cohorts who have a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 50% (~8,414 people) of the total population has private health cover, which is relatively low compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 6.2% and 5.6% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 77.3%, reported being completely free from medical ailments, similar to the Greater Brisbane average of 77.2%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.4% (2,272 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 12.1%. While health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than the broader population, overall results are outstanding.

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 high cultural diversity, with 45.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 46.5% born overseas. Christianity is the main religion, comprising 45.9%. The 'Other' category comprises 3.8%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 3.8%.

Top ancestry groups are English (18.3%), Australian (16.5%), and Other (14.7%). Korean (1.8%) is overrepresented compared to the region (1.9%). Indian (7.6%) and Samoan (1.3%) also show higher representation than regional averages of 7.0% and 1.3% respectively.

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

Parkinson-Drewvale's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group comprises 16.6% of the population compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.9%. From 2021 onwards, the 15-24 age group has grown from 12.8% to 14.5%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 3.1% to 4.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 11.0% to 8.9%, and the 35-44 group dropped from 17.1% to 16.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Parkinson-Drewvale. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to rise substantially by 570 people (80%), from 710 to 1,281. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 62% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.