Strathpine - Brendale

Strathpine - Brendale lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Strathpine-Brendale's population was approximately 15,188 as of November 2025. This figure represents a 10.5% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,747. The growth is inferred from an estimated resident population of 15,146 in June 2024 and an additional 115 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 849 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Strathpine-Brendale's growth rate exceeded that of the SA3 area (8.7%) and the national average, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 41.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Future population trends predict exceptional growth for Strathpine-Brendale, placing it in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 7,134 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 46.7% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Strathpine - Brendale when compared nationally

Strathpine-Brendale averaged approximately 66 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 331 homes. As of FY26, six approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 4.7 new residents arrived per dwelling constructed each year. Commercial approvals this financial year totalled $155.5 million, indicating high local commercial activity.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Strathpine-Brendale has 10.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 27th percentile nationally in terms of development, leading to relatively constrained buyer choice and interest in existing dwellings. New developments consist of 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The area has an estimated 600 people per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, Strathpine-Brendale is projected to grow by 7,092 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to meet population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Looking ahead, Strathpine - Brendale is expected to grow by 7,092 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 38 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, Innova Strathpine, Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS (Supernode), and Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Strathpine - Brendale recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Strathpine-Brendale has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 10.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4%.

As of September 2025, there are 7,784 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is somewhat below standard at 61.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area has a particular employment specialization in retail trade, with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 6.0% versus the regional average of 8.9%. There are 1.3 workers for every resident, indicating that the area functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.4% alongside labour force increasing by 5.2%, resulting in unemployment rising by 0.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 3.8%, the labour force grew by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data to November 25, 2025 shows that Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 offer further insight into potential future demand within Strathpine-Brendale. These projections estimate that national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Strathpine-Brendale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Strathpine - Brendale SA2 had a median income of $47,818 and an average income of $54,965 among taxpayers. These figures are below the national average. Greater Brisbane's median income was $55,645 with an average of $70,520 during this period. Based on a 13.99% growth in wages since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $54,508 (median) and $62,655 (average). Census data indicates Strathpine - Brendale's household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly between the 33rd and 35th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 35.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in the area, with only 81.8% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 30th percentile.

Strathpine - Brendale displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Strathpine-Brendale, as per the latest Census, 65.4% of dwellings were houses, with 34.6% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and others. This differs from Brisbane's metropolitan area, which had 78.9% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathpine-Brendale stood at 26.2%, similar to Brisbane metro's figure, with mortgaged properties at 36.5% and rented ones at 37.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,547, lower than Brisbane's average of $1,625. Weekly rent in Strathpine-Brendale averaged $360, matching Brisbane metro's figure but lower than the national average of $375 for mortgage repayments and $400 for rents.

Strathpine - Brendale features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 69.0% of all households, including 28.0% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 15.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 31.0%, with lone person households at 27.0% and group households making up 4.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Strathpine - Brendale fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.7%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.0%) and certificates (29.9%). Educational participation is high, with 28.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.0%), secondary education (7.5%), and tertiary education (4.3%).

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

Strathpine - Brendale has 71 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 37 individual routes operating, providing a total of 2,962 weekly passenger trips.

The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 200 meters from the nearest stop. On average, there are 423 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Strathpine - Brendale is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Strathpine - Brendale faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent among its residents. Mental health issues impact 11.0% of residents, while asthma affects 8.8%.

Approximately 47% of the total population (~7,168 people) have private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%. Around 64.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the Greater Brisbane figure of 63.8%. The area has 16.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,463 people), with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than the broader population.

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

Strathpine-Brendale's population was found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 16.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Strathpine-Brendale, comprising 49.9% of its population. The category 'Other' showed an overrepresentation in Strathpine-Brendale with 1.2%, compared to 0.9% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.0%), Australian (25.3%), and Other (10.4%). Notably, Samoan (1.3%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.9%. Maori (1.5%) and New Zealand (1.1%) also showed notable divergences in their representation compared to regional averages.

Strathpine - Brendale's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Strathpine-Brendale's median age of 36 years matches Greater Brisbane's but is younger than the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 6.2%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 15-24 cohort makes up 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 5.0% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 55-64 age group has decreased from 10.8% to 9.8%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Strathpine-Brendale. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to rise substantially, growing by 1,178 people (66%) from 1,776 to 2,955.