Rochedale South - Priestdale
Statistical Area - sa2

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

Rochedale South - Priestdale's population is 16,061 as of November 2025. This reflects a growth of 667 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 15,394. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 16,050 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since then. This results in a density ratio of 1,234 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 4.3% growth since census is competitive with its SA3 area's 6.1%. Natural growth contributed approximately 51.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For projections up to 2032, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia data from 2024 using a base year of 2022. Beyond 2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 based on 2022 data) are applied. Considering projected demographic shifts, the area is expected to grow by 90 persons to 2041, with an 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, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.3 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were added between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering ample buyer choice and 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 in line with regional patterns. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods, which 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. Future projections show Rochedale South - Priestdale adding 79 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Rochedale South - Priestdale has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 50 such projects that are expected to influence the area. Notable among these are Solaris Rochedale, Citrine Townhomes, 319 Gardner Road Townhouses Stage 3, and Lily Rochedale. The following list provides details on those considered 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 labour force with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.1% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.2%. As of June 2025, 9,575 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 2.0%, slightly below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation was 67.1%, comparable to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction.

The area has a strong specialization in education & training with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. However, accommodation & food services have limited presence at 5.1%, compared to the regional average of 6.7%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparisons between working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2% while labour force grew by 4.8%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Rochedale South - Priestdale's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 Rochedale South - Priestdale has an above national average income. The median income is $54,676 and the average income is $68,873. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $55,645 and average income is $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $62,325 (median) and $78,508 (average). Census data reveals that incomes in Rochedale South - Priestdale cluster around the 59th percentile nationally. The largest income segment comprises 37.1% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 5,958 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 33.3%. After housing costs, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. 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, comprised 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Rochedale South - Priestdale was 30.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.0% and rented ones at 22.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,638. Median weekly rent in the area was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Rochedale South - Priestdale had lower mortgage repayments ($1,800 vs $1,863) but higher rents ($395 vs $375).

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

Family households account for 78.9% of all households, including 39.1% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 12.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 21.1%, with lone person households at 18.5% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, matching 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 and above holding university qualifications compared to the broader SA4 region's 16.2% and the SA3 area's 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 5.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational credentials are also common, with 36.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (24.9%). Educational participation is high, with 30.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.7% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education. Rochedale South State School and Springwood Road State School serve the area, with a total of 973 students. These schools focus exclusively on primary education, with ICSEA scores typical for Australian schools (1021). Secondary schooling options are available in nearby areas due to limited local school capacity (6.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 20.7).

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. These are a mix of bus stops serviced by 7 different routes. Collectively, these routes provide 357 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically located 192 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 51 trips per day across all routes, equating 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

Rochedale South - Priestdale residents show positive health outcomes, with common conditions similar across age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 54%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 49.5%.

Mental health issues and asthma are most prevalent, affecting 8.3% and 8.2% respectively. 69.7% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.5% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 16.5% residents aged 65 and over (2,651 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.4%. Senior health outcomes are above average, aligning with the general population's profile.

Rochedale South - Priestdale was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Rochedale South-Priestdale, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 27.4% of its residents were born overseas, and 18.9% spoke languages other than English at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, with 52.2%.

The 'Other' religious category comprised 1.9%, slightly above Greater Brisbane's 1.8%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (25.6%), Australian (23.6%), and Other (10.1%), which was lower than the regional average of 17.1%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: New Zealanders (1.4% vs regional 1.4%), Koreans (1.4% vs regional 1.1%), and Maori (1.3% vs regional 2.2%) were overrepresented.

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

Rochedale South - Priestdale has a median age of 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 has increased from 5.0% to 6.6%, while the 15-24 cohort has risen from 11.5% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 12.5% to 11.0%, and the 65-74 group has dropped from 9.4% to 8.1%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests Rochedale South - Priestdale's age profile will significantly change. The 85+ cohort is projected to grow by 172%, adding 508 residents to reach 804. Residents aged 65 and above are expected to drive 63% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 5-14 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.