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 was around 10,862 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 662 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,200. The growth was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 10,851 in June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,783 persons per square kilometer, higher than the national average assessed by AreaSearch. Yeronga's growth rate of 6.5% since the census was within 2.3 percentage points of its SA3 area (8.8%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 are adopted, using proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for statistical areas nationally, with Yeronga expected to increase by 1,733 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 15.8% over the 17 years.

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

Yeronga has seen approximately 133 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25669 homes were approved, with a further 9 approved in FY26 as of now. On average, around 0.8 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years.

This suggests that new construction is keeping pace with or exceeding demand, providing more options for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current expectations. The average expected construction cost value of new properties is $523,000, indicating a focus on the premium market by developers. In FY26, there have been $9.5 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity relative to residential construction. 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 in Yeronga consists of 14.0% standalone homes and 86.0% attached dwellings, marking a shift from existing housing patterns (currently 48.0% houses). This trend towards denser development offers accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers, potentially due to diminishing developable land availability. With around 236 people moving to the area per dwelling approval, Yeronga shows a developing market with potential for growth.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Yeronga is expected to grow by 1,722 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 41 projects likely to impact 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 a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% as of September 2025, which is 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stood at 67.2%, slightly above Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Residents were primarily employed in health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training sectors. Yeronga had a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, construction employment was limited at 5.4%, compared to the regional average of 9.0%.

While local employment opportunities exist, many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data comparisons. Over the year to September 2025, Yeronga's labour force levels increased by 0.5% while employment declined by 0.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment of 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment of 0.5%. State-wide, Queensland employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3% as of 25-Nov. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project a 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 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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 SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $61,020 and an average of $89,644. These figures are among the highest in Australia, with Greater Brisbane having a median 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 would be approximately $69,557 (median) and $102,185 (average) as of September 2025. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Yeronga rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 85th percentiles. The earnings profile shows 29.3% of the population (3,182 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with the surrounding region where this cohort represents 33.3%. A significant 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd percentile and 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

Yeronga's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, comprised 48.4% houses and 51.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metropolitan area had 47.7% houses and 52.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yeronga was at 26.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.8% and rented ones at 40.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, above Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Yeronga was $390, matching Brisbane metro's figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Yeronga's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to Australia's average of $1,863.

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 educational attainment is notably high, with 51.5% of residents aged 15+ having university qualifications 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% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 12.7%. Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.4% in tertiary, 6.9% in primary, and 6.1% in secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in tertiary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Yeronga shows that there are 93 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of train stations and bus stops. The services are provided by 28 individual routes which together facilitate 3,705 weekly passenger trips.

Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility with an average distance of 146 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 529 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 39 weekly trips per 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 of common conditions across all age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 67%, compared to 61.3% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 9.4% and asthma affects 7.9% of residents.

About 68.8% report no medical ailments, similar to the 71.8% in Greater Brisbane. Yeronga has 19.1% seniors (2,070 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 12.4%. Senior health outcomes align with the general population's profile.

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, comprising 47.3% of its population. Notably, Buddhism is overrepresented 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%). Other ethnic groups with notable differences include Russian at 0.5% in Yeronga (versus 0.5% regionally), 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 has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 75-84 years shows strong representation in Yeronga at 7.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane. However, the 5-14 age cohort is less prevalent in Yeronga at 9.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 6.1% to 7.1% of Yeronga's population. Conversely, the 25-34 age cohort has declined from 15.7% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Yeronga's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 63%, reaching 1,263 people from the current figure of 773. This growth will contribute significantly to the overall aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 60% of projected growth. In contrast, the 0-4 and 35-44 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.