Yarrabilba

Yarrabilba lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Yarrabilba's population was around 15,499 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 4,793 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,706 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 14,641 in June 2024 and an additional 1,855 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 396 persons per square kilometer. Yarrabilba's growth rate of 44.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.7%. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 73.8% of 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the area expected to increase by 11,756 persons, reflecting a gain of 70.3% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Yarrabilba was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Yarrabilba has averaged approximately 405 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 2,027 homes. As of FY26150 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 has resulted in 2.8 new residents per year, indicating strong demand which supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $275,000, aligning with broader regional development trends.

In FY26, there have been $19.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yarrabilba has recorded elevated construction levels, 48.0% above the regional average per person over the past five years, offering reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. This level is notably higher than the national average, reflecting strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% medium to high-density housing, maintaining Yarrabilba's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 31 people per dwelling approval, Yarrabilba exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Yarrabilba is expected to grow by approximately 10,898 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Yarrabilba has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Yarrabilba Dollarbird Drive Intersection, Yarrabilba Central, Yarrabilba Second Access & Road Network Upgrades, and The Buzz at Yarrabilba. Below is a list detailing those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Yarrabilba has been broadly consistent with national averages

Yarrabilba has a diverse workforce with both white and blue-collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.4% as of September 2025. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 5.1%.

There are 7,374 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 76.4%. According to Census data, 9.4% of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Construction employment is particularly high, at 1.4 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation than the regional average. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 5.1% and labour force grew by 3.8%, reducing unemployment by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, and a reduction in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yarrabilba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Yarrabilba SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $53,842 and an average income of $60,704 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This was below the national average, compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,178 (median) and $66,720 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Yarrabilba ranked modestly, between the 41st and 52nd percentiles. Distribution data showed that 42.2% of locals (6,540 people) fell into the $1,500 - 2,999 income category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 77.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 35th percentile.

Yarrabilba is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Yarrabilba, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.8% houses and 7.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yarrabilba stood at 7.1%, with the rest being mortgaged (33.4%) or rented (59.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,703, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent was $375, similar to Brisbane metro's figure of $380 and the national average of $375. Nationally, Yarrabilba's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863.

Yarrabilba features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 82.5% of all households, including 38.7% couples with children, 18.1% couples without children, and 24.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.5%, with lone person households at 14.5% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 12.8%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 47.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.5%) and certificates (35.6%). Educational participation is high, with 37.4% currently enrolled in formal education: 17.1% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 37.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 17.1% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Yarrabilba has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. There is one route serving these stops, providing a total of 123 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility in the area is limited, with residents living an average of 671 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 17 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yarrabilba's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Yarrabilba's health metrics are close to national benchmarks, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the nation's average among older cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~7,625 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.2 and 10.1% of residents respectively. 71.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 5.7% of residents aged 65 and over (883 people), which is lower than the 15.0% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Yarrabilba records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Yarrabilba's cultural diversity is above average, with 20.8% of its population born overseas and 11.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yarrabilba, comprising 37.3%. The most notable overrepresentation is in the 'Other' category, which accounts for 1.5%, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, Australian is the top group with 28.1%, followed by English at 27.6% and Other at 9.4%. Some ethnic groups are notably overrepresented: Maori (3.2% vs regional 1.1%), New Zealand (2.1% vs 1.0%), and Samoan (2.3% vs 0.9%).

Yarrabilba hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

The median age in Yarrabilba is 27 years, which is notably lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and considerably younger than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to the Greater Brisbane average, the 5-14 age cohort is notably over-represented in Yarrabilba at 21.1%, while the 55-64 age group is under-represented at 5.5%. This concentration of the 5-14 age group is well above the national average of 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 35 to 44 age group has grown from 14.1% to 16.1%, and the 15 to 24 cohort has increased from 12.8% to 14.1%. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group has declined from 13.3% to 10.0%, and the 25 to 34 age group has dropped from 21.4% to 18.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Yarrabilba's age structure, with the 15 to 24 cohort showing the strongest projected growth of 96%, adding 2,099 residents to reach a total of 4,279.