Rochedale - Burbank
Statistical Area - sa2

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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Rochedale - Burbank's population is approximately 13,488 as of August 2025. This figure represents a growth of 2,468 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,020. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,092 in June 2024 and an additional 573 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a density ratio of 284 persons per square kilometer. Rochedale - Burbank's growth rate of 22.4% since the Census exceeds the national average of 8.6%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 55.1% to overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 from 2023 are used, applying proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future projections indicate significant population increase in the top quartile of national areas, with Rochedale - Burbank expected to grow by 5,592 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 38.5%.

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 approximately 261 new homes approved annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, with 1,307 dwellings approved over the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, and 17 recorded so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling built over these five years has resulted in three new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $530,000.

Additionally, $163.4 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded in the current financial year, reflecting robust commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Rochedale - Burbank records 263.0% more development activity per person, providing buyers with ample choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 45.0% detached dwellings and 55.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns which are currently 92.0% houses. This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 50 people per dwelling approval, Rochedale - Burbank exhibits characteristics of a growth area. Population forecasts indicate that Rochedale - Burbank will gain approximately 5,196 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Population forecasts indicate Rochedale - Burbank will gain 5,196 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

Rochedale - Burbank has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 62 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Shafston College Rochedale Campus and Mixed-Use Development, INNOVA Rochedale, Rochedale Road and Ford Road Stormwater Project, and Rochedale Terrace Masterplan. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Rochedale - Burbank has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 1.9% in the past year.

As of June 2025, 7,071 residents are employed, with a 2.1% lower unemployment rate than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 71.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and retail trade. The area has a notable concentration of professional & technical jobs, which are 1.3 times the regional average.

Public administration & safety employment is lower at 4.6%, compared to the regional average of 7.0%. Employment opportunities appear limited locally based on Census data analysis. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.4% while labour force grew by 1.9%, raising unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Greater Brisbane saw higher growth rates and a fall in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. National forecasts project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rochedale - Burbank's industry mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.0% over five years and 14.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The latest postcode-level ATO data from AreaSearch for financial year 2022 shows Rochedale - Burbank's median income among taxpayers is $56,872, with an average of $77,989. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Rochedale - Burbank would be approximately $63,532 (median) and $87,122 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Rochedale - Burbank rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 93rd percentiles. In terms of income distribution, 31.3% of the population (4,221 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. A significant 42.7% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting areas of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 92nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Rochedale-Burbank, as per the latest Census data, consisted of 91.7% houses and 8.3% other dwellings including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This differs from Brisbane metropolitan area's structure which was 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rochedale-Burbank stood at 28.2%, with mortgaged properties at 53.0% and rented ones at 18.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $600, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Rochedale-Burbank's median mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,600 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 account for 88.5% of all households, including 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%. The median household size is 3.3 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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

Rochedale-Burbank's educational attainment significantly exceeds broader benchmarks. 50.6% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (15.8%) and graduate diplomas (3.0%). Vocational pathways account for 21.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 12.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.1% in primary, 8.9% in secondary, and 6.7% in tertiary education. Seven schools operate within Rochedale-Burbank, educating approximately 4,467 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1084) and a robust educational mix consisting of four primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (33.1 places per 100 residents vs. regional average of 24.9), indicating Rochedale-Burbank serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Rochedale-Burbank has 55 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 31 different routes that together facilitate 3,061 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average living 337 meters from the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency across all routes averages 437 trips, equating to about 55 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

Rochedale-Burbank shows excellent health outcomes, with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 59% (7,930 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 52.4%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 4.7% and 4.2% respectively. A total of 83.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 75.7% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 10.2% seniors (1,369 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 14.3%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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 Australia, with 53.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 51.9% born overseas as of 2016 Census data. Christianity was found to be the dominant religion in Rochedale-Burbank, comprising 41.6% of people. However, Judaism had an overrepresentation with 0.4%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane during the same period.

In terms of ancestry, Chinese was the largest group at 25.6%, significantly higher than the regional average of 15.2%. English (16.0%) and Australian (13.9%) were also notable groups in Rochedale-Burbank. There were notable divergences in representation for certain ethnicities: Korean at 3.4% compared to 2.6% regionally, South African at 1.0% versus 0.6%, and Sri Lankan at 0.8% compared to 0.5%.

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

Rochedale - Burbank has a median age of 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Rochedale - Burbank has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (20.3%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.0%). This concentration of 35-44 year-olds is notably above the national average of 14.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 18.5% to 20.3%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 12.4% to 13.7%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 14.7% to 11.0%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 7.6% to 6.1%. By 2041, Rochedale - Burbank's population is projected to experience significant demographic shifts. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow by 71%, adding 1,312 residents to reach a total of 3,155. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 age group is forecasted to grow by a modest 4% (an increase of 56 people).