Rochedale - Burbank

Rochedale - Burbank lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Rochedale - Burbank's population is around 13,405 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 2,385 people (21.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,020 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,092 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 608 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 283 persons per square kilometer, providing significant space per person and potential room for further development. Rochedale - Burbank's 21.6% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (9.8%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 55.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, a significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas is forecast, with the area expected to grow by 5,592 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, recording a gain of 39.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Rochedale - Burbank was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Rochedale - Burbank has seen around 261 new homes approved annually, with 1,307 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 65 so far in FY-26. With an average of 3 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average construction value of $411,000—moderately above regional levels—indicating an emphasis on quality construction. Additionally, $163.4 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Rochedale - Burbank has 263.0% more construction activity (per person), which should provide buyers with ample choice. This is substantially higher than nationally, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. New building activity shows 45.0% detached houses and 55.0% attached dwellings. This trend toward denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 92.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 50 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market.

Population forecasts indicate Rochedale - Burbank will gain 5,279 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 55 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Shafston College Rochedale Campus and Mixed-Use Development, the Rochedale Road and Ford Road Stormwater Project, the Rochedale Terrace Masterplan, and the Gardner Road Extension, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Rochedale - Burbank performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Rochedale - Burbank possesses a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.8%, and 2.3% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,398 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is fairly standard (75.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and retail trade. The area demonstrates a particularly notable concentration in professional & technical, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Meanwhile, public administration & safety has a limited presence with 4.6% employment compared to 7.0% regionally. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 2.3% while the labour force increased by 2.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This compares to Greater Brisbane, where employment grew by 3.2%, the labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Rochedale - Burbank. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Rochedale - Burbank's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Rochedale - Burbank SA2's income level is well above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Rochedale - Burbank SA2's median income among taxpayers is $58,618 and the average income stands at $75,961, which compares to figures for Greater Brisbane of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $64,427 (median) and $83,489 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Rochedale - Burbank, between the 77th and 92nd percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 31.3% of the population (4,195 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the region showing 33.3% in the same category. A significant 42.7% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 91st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Rochedale - Burbank is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure within Rochedale - Burbank, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 91.7% houses and 8.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Rochedale - Burbank was higher than that of Brisbane metro, at 28.2%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (53.0%) or rented (18.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Brisbane metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $600, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Rochedale - Burbank's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 88.5% of all households, comprising 56.2% couples with children, 23.0% couples without children, and 8.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 11.5%, with lone person households at 8.6% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 3.3 people is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Rochedale - Burbank shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Rochedale - Burbank significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 50.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational pathways account for 21.8% of qualifications among those aged 15+ – advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (12.0%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 6.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 55 active transport stops operating within Rochedale - Burbank, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 30 individual routes, collectively providing 3,693 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 338 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 87%, with 10% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, which is above the regional average. Some 21.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 527 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 67 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Rochedale - Burbank, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. There is a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population (~7,587 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area were found to be asthma and mental health issues, impacting 4.7 and 4.2% of residents, respectively, while 83.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,418 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Rochedale - Burbank is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 53.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.9% born overseas. The main religion in Rochedale - Burbank is Christianity, which makes up 41.6% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Buddhism, which comprises 5.1% of the population, compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Rochedale - Burbank are Chinese, comprising 25.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 3.4%; English, comprising 16.0% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 26.8%; and Australian, comprising 13.9% of the population, which is notably lower than the regional average of 23.2%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of other ethnic groups: Korean is overrepresented at 3.4% in Rochedale - Burbank (vs 0.5% regionally), Indian at 6.5% (vs 2.0%), and South Australian at 1.0% (vs 0.6%).

Rochedale - Burbank hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

With a median age of 34, Rochedale - Burbank is slightly younger than the Greater Brisbane figure of 36 and is substantially under Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Rochedale - Burbank has a higher concentration of 35 - 44 residents (20.2%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (10.4%). This 35 - 44 concentration is well above the national 14.3%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 18.5% to 20.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 12.4% to 13.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 14.7% to 10.4% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 7.6% to 5.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Rochedale - Burbank. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 70%, adding 1,299 residents to reach 3,155.