Yeronga
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Yeronga are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Yeronga's population was approximately 10,862 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 662 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,200. The increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,851 in June 2024 and 161 additional validated addresses since the Census date. Yeronga's population density was around 1,783 persons per square kilometer as of November 2025, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Yeronga's population growth rate of 6.5% since the census is within 2.3 percentage points of the SA3 area's rate of 8.8%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 53.0% of overall 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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Future population growth projections anticipate an above median increase for statistical areas across the nation, with Yeronga expected to gain 1,733 persons by 2041, representing a total increase of 15.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Yeronga among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Yeronga has seen approximately 133 dwellings granted development approval annually. Between financial years FY21 and FY25669 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved in FY26 to date. Over these five years, an average of 0.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $523,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, there have been $9.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yeronga has 79.0% more construction activity per person, significantly above the national average, reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New development consists of 14.0% standalone homes and 86.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 48.0% houses), likely due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 236 people per dwelling approval, Yeronga indicates a developing market. By 2041, Yeronga is projected to grow by 1,722 residents.

Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily meet demand, offering favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 41 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Parkside Yeronga, Yeerongpilly Green, Evergreen, Park Road Yeronga, and Clapham Yard Stabling Facility. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Yeronga shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Yeronga has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 1.4%.

As of June 2025, 6,420 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stands at 67.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Construction employment is lower than the regional average, at 5.4% compared to 9.0%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, Yeronga's employment increased by 1.4%, labour force by 1.8%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and a fall in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yeronga's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Yeronga's median income among taxpayers is $61,020. The average income in Yeronga during this period was $89,644. Both figures are among the highest in Australia. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Yeronga's median and average incomes are approximately $69,557 and $102,185 respectively as of September 2025. Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Yeronga rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 85th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 29.3% of Yeronga's population (3,182 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, which aligns with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 33.3%. A significant 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income in Yeronga, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 74th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Yeronga, as per the latest Census, consisted of 48.4% houses and 51.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 47.7% houses and 52.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yeronga was at 26.9%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (40.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yeronga was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent figure in Yeronga was $390, matching Brisbane metro's figure of $390. Nationally, Yeronga's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were also higher at $390 compared to the national figure of $375.

Yeronga features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 62.6% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 28.1% couples without children, and 6.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 30.9% and group households comprising 6.4%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

Yeronga shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Yeronga's residents aged 15 and above have a higher rate of university qualifications at 51.5%, compared to Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%). Vocational pathways account for 22.6%, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 12.7%. Residents' educational participation is high, with 29.9% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.4% in tertiary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education. The four schools in Yeronga have a combined enrollment of 1,874 students, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1082). Educational provision is conventional, with two primary and two secondary institutions serving the area.

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

Analysis shows 93 active public transport stops in Yeronga. These include train and bus services. There are 28 routes serving these stops, offering a total of 3,705 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents on average located 146 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 529 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Yeronga's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Yeronga residents show positive health outcomes, with low prevalence rates for common conditions across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 67%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 61.3% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 9.4% and asthma impacts 7.9% of residents, with 68.8% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 71.8% in Greater Brisbane.

Yeronga has 19.1% residents aged 65 and over (2,070 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 12.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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

Yeronga's cultural diversity is above average, with 25.1% of its population born overseas and 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yeronga, accounting for 47.3%. Buddhism, however, is more prevalent in Yeronga compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 2.3% versus 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (11.2%). Notably, Russian, Scottish, and German ethnicities have higher representation in Yeronga than the regional average: Russian at 0.5% versus 0.5%, Scottish at 9.0% versus 8.1%, and German at 4.8% versus 4.1%.

Yeronga's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Yeronga's median age is 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 but equal to Australia's 38 years. The 75-84 age group makes up 7.1% of Yeronga's population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 9.2%. From 2021 to present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.1% to 7.1%, and the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 15.7% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Yeronga's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 63%, reaching 1,263 people from 773. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 60% of the population growth, while the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are expected to decline in population.