Yeronga

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 is 10,952 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 752 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,200. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 10,950 in June 2025 and an additional 177 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,798 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Yeronga's growth rate of 7.4% since the census is within 1.9 percentage points of the national average (9.3%). Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 77.0% of overall population gains recently.

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 from 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts where necessary. Demographically, Yeronga is projected to grow by 1,555 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 14.2% over the 16 years.

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

Yeronga has recorded approximately 133 residential properties granted approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25669 homes were approved, with a further 19 approved in FY-26 to date. Over these five financial years, an average of 0.8 people moved to the area per dwelling built.

This suggests that new supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and creating capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties is $523,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $9.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yeronga shows 79.0% higher construction activity per person, significantly above the national average, reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New building activity comprises 14.0% detached houses and 86.0% townhouses or apartments, shifting from the area's current housing composition of 48.0% houses. This indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles requiring more diverse, affordable housing options. Yeronga has approximately 236 people per dwelling approval, suggesting room for growth.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Yeronga is forecasted to gain 1,553 residents by 2041. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Influence on an area's performance is significantly impacted by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 41 such projects that could potentially affect the area. Notable among these are Parkside Yeronga, Yeerongpilly Green, Evergreen, Park Road Yeronga, and Clapham Yard Stabling Facility. The following list provides details on those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Yeronga has been broadly consistent with national averages

Yeronga has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of December 2025, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.9%.

As of December 2025, 6,551 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 3.0%, slightly below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Yeronga was 71.8%, close to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 28.1% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (34.5%), professional & technical services (27.2%), and education & training (10.3%).

Yeronga has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 5.4% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.9%, while labour force grew by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project 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 employment should increase by approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years.

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 2023 shows Yeronga SA2 has high national incomes. The median income is $63,267 and the average is $89,797. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 with an average of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for Yeronga as of March 2026 would be approximately $70,454 (median) and $99,998 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks Yeronga's household, family, and personal incomes highly nationally, between the 72nd and 85th percentiles. In Yeronga, 29.3% of individuals fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, consistent with broader metropolitan trends at 33.3%. Notably, 34.4% earn above $3,000 per week, indicating strong economic capacity. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd percentile nationally. Yeronga'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). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yeronga was 26.9%, similar to the Brisbane metro level. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (32.8%) or rented (40.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yeronga was $2,167, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Yeronga was $390, compared to the Brisbane metro's $380 and the national average of $375.

Yeronga features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 constitute 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 is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Yeronga's educational attainment exceeds broader standards significantly. Among residents aged 15+, 51.5% possess university qualifications, compared to Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.2%) and graduate diplomas (5.2%).

Vocational pathways account for 22.6% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas comprising 9.9% and certificates 12.7%. Educational participation is notably high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% pursuing tertiary education, 6.9% primary education, and 6.1% secondary education.

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

Yeronga has 89 active public transport stops, served by 30 routes offering 4,118 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is excellent, with residents typically living 145 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode at 73%, followed by train at 11% and bus at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 28.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 588 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per stop.

The level of general health in Yeronga is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Yeronga demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (7,217 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 9.4 and 7.9% of residents respectively. 68.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. The area has 19.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,109 people), which is higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Yeronga's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 25.1% 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 slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane (2.3% vs 2.0%).

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.5%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (11.2%). Notable divergences include Russian (0.5% vs regional 0.3%), Scottish (9.0% vs 7.4%), and German (4.8% vs 4.2%) groups being more prevalent in Yeronga than the Greater Brisbane average.

Yeronga's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Yeronga's median age is 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 7.4% of Yeronga's population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 5-14 cohort makes up 8.9%. Between 2021 and present day, the 75-84 age group has increased from 6.1% to 7.4%, whereas the 0-4 cohort has decreased from 5.2% to 4.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Yeronga's age structure. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 123% (439 people), reaching 798 from 358. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 61% of the population growth, while the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.