Strathpine - Brendale
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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 is around 15,188 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,441 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 13,747. The change is inferred from ABS data showing 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 density ratio of 849 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Strathpine-Brendale's population growth of 10.5% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area average (8.7%) and the national average, marking 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 using 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends predict exceptional growth, placing Strathpine-Brendale in the top 10 percent of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The area is expected to grow by 7,134 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 46.7% in total over the 17 years.

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

Strathpine - Brendale has averaged approximately 66 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 331 homes. As of FY26, there have been 5 approvals recorded to date. On average, 4.7 new residents per year have arrived for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand outstripping supply. New properties are constructed at an average cost of $142,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

In FY26, there have been $155.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Strathpine - Brendale has 10.0% less new development per person and ranks at the 28th percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered together. This results in relatively constrained buyer choice, contributing to interest in existing dwellings. New development consists of 42.0% detached houses and 58.0% townhouses or apartments, representing a shift from the area's current housing composition, which is 65.0% houses. The estimated population density of 600 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

Looking ahead to 2041, Strathpine - Brendale is projected to grow by 7,092 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Strathpine - Brendale has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 38 projects that could impact the area's performance. Key projects include The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, Innova Strathpine, Supernode (Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS), and Coulthards Avenue Commercial Redevelopment (SRG House). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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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 10.8% as of June 2025, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 5.5%. There are 7,698 residents in work, with workforce participation at 61.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Retail trade is particularly specialized, 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 attracting workers from surrounding areas. In the 12 months prior to June 2025, employment increased by 5.5%, while the labour force grew by 7.5%, resulting in a rise in unemployment by 1.7 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 4.4% and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Strathpine-Brendale's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.5% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Strathpine - Brendale had a median taxpayer income of $47,818 and an average of $54,965. This is below the national average. Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average of $70,520 in the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Strathpine - Brendale would be approximately $54,508 (median) and $62,655 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Strathpine - Brendale rank modestly, between the 33rd and 36th percentiles. Distribution data shows that 35.9% of individuals earn between $1,500 and $2,999, mirroring regional levels where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Strathpine - Brendale, 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 'other' dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metropolitan area's figures of 78.9% houses and 21.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathpine-Brendale stood at 26.2%, similar to Brisbane metro, with the rest being mortgaged (36.5%) or rented (37.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,547, lower than Brisbane's average of $1,625. Weekly rent was recorded at $360, matching Brisbane's figure. Nationally, Strathpine-Brendale's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents being less than the national figure of $375.

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, which is 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 faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates of 17.7%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – 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%). Strathpine - Brendale's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,790 students as of the latest data. The area has typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 970) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between two primary and two secondary institutions. School places per 100 residents (11.8) are below the regional average (20.8), indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 37 different routes, which together facilitate 2,962 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated good, with residents usually located within 200 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, there are 423 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Strathpine - Brendale is lower than average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Strathpine-Brendale faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~7,168 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.0% and 8.8% of residents respectively. Meanwhile, 64.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 63.8%. As of 2021, 16.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (2,463 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Strathpine - Brendale 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

Strathpine-Brendale had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 16.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 49.9% of the population. The category 'Other' saw an overrepresentation in Strathpine-Brendale at 1.2%, compared to 0.9% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, English and Australian were the top groups at 27.0% and 25.3% respectively, with 'Other' at 10.4%. Notable divergences included Samoan at 1.3% (vs regional 0.9%), Maori at 1.5% (vs 1.4%), and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 1.1%).

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

Strathpine-Brendale's median age is 36 years, equal to Greater Brisbane's but 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 stands at 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 5.0% to 6.2%, while the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 10.8% to 9.8%. By 2041, forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts: the 45-54 age group is projected to increase by 1,178 people (66%), from 1,776 to 2,955.