Rochedale South - Priestdale

Rochedale South - Priestdale has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Rochedale South - Priestdale's population is approximately 16,061 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 667 people, a 4.3% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 15,394. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 16,050 in June 2024 and an additional 80 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,234 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.3% growth since the census is within 1.8 percentage points of the SA3 area's 6.1%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 51.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally, with the area expected to grow by 90 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 0.5% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Rochedale South - Priestdale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Rochedale South - Priestdale averaged approximately 48 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 242 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. The average number of new residents per year per dwelling constructed in this period was 0.3. This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts.

The average value of new dwellings under development is $335,000. In FY-26, there have been $40.9 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Rochedale South - Priestdale maintains similar construction rates per person, supporting market stability aligned with regional patterns, although development activity has moderated in recent periods. This is below the national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New development consists of 82.0% detached houses and 18.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 503 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Rochedale South - Priestdale is projected to add 79 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Rochedale South - Priestdale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

The performance of an area can significantly be influenced by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 50 projects that are likely to impact the area. Notable among these are 319 Gardner Road Townhouses Stage 3566 Underwood Road Mixed Development, Springwood Health Hub, and Daisy Hill Koala Conservation Trails. The following list details those projects expected to be most relevant.

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

Rochedale South - Priestdale has a skilled workforce with notable presence in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.0% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%. There were 9,243 residents employed while workforce participation stood at 67.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Education & training shows strong specialization with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level.

Meanwhile, accommodation & food has limited presence at 5.1% compared to 6.7% regionally. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison of working population versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.7%, labour force grew by 1.8%, resulting in a 0.8 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points over the same period. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rochedale South - Priestdale's industry mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Rochedale South - Priestdale SA2 is above the national average. The median income is $54,676 and the average income stands at $68,873. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Rochedale South - Priestdale are approximately $62,325 (median) and $78,508 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family and personal incomes in Rochedale South - Priestdale cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the largest segment comprises 37.1% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (5,958 residents), aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 33.3%. After housing costs, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Rochedale South - Priestdale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rochedale South - Priestdale stood at 30.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (47.0%) or rented (22.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,638. Median weekly rent in Rochedale South - Priestdale was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Rochedale South - Priestdale's median monthly mortgage repayment was lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rent exceeded the national figure of $375.

Rochedale South - Priestdale features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households make up 78.9% of all households, consisting of 39.1% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 21.1%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which matches the Greater Brisbane average.

The educational profile of Rochedale South - Priestdale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Rochedale South - Priestdale is notably high, with 27.6% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure exceeds both the SA4 region's 16.2% and the SA3 area's 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.8% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 11.9% and certificates for 24.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data point. This includes 10.7% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Rochedale South - Priestdale has 80 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 7 different routes that collectively facilitate 357 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically situated 192 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 51 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Rochedale South - Priestdale's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Health data shows Rochedale South - Priestdale residents have a relatively positive health outlook, with common conditions seen across all ages. Private health cover is high at approximately 54%, compared to 49.5% in Greater Brisbane (as of ~8,624 people).

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.3 and 8.2% respectively. About 69.7% report no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 68.5%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors (16.5%, ~2,651 people) compared to Greater Brisbane (15.4%). Senior health outcomes are above average and align with the general population's profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Rochedale South - Priestdale was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Rochedale South-Priestdale, surveyed in June-August 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas. Overseas-born residents constituted 27.4%, while 18.9% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 52.2%.

The 'Other' religious category had a slightly higher representation at 1.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (25.6%), Australian (23.6%), and Other (10.1%), lower than the regional average of 17.1%. Notable differences included New Zealanders at 1.4% (regional: 1.4%), Koreans at 1.4% (regional: 1.1%), and Maori at 1.3% (regional: 2.2%).

Rochedale South - Priestdale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Rochedale South - Priestdale's median age is 37 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Rochedale South - Priestdale has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (6.6%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.0%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 75-84 age group grew from 5.0% to 6.6%, while the 15-24 cohort increased from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 12.5% to 11.0%, and the 65-74 group dropped from 9.4% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Rochedale South - Priestdale's age profile. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 172%, adding 508 residents to reach 804. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 63% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.