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 around 10,871 as of February 2026. From the 2021 Census, this reflects an increase of 671 people, representing a growth rate of 6.6%. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 10,851, with an additional 168 validated new addresses since the Census date contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 1,785 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Yeronga's 6.6% growth since the census is within 2.7 percentage points of the SA3 area's 9.3%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration primarily drove population growth, contributing approximately 53.0% of overall gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilised. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, 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. Between FY2021 and FY2025669 homes were approved, with an additional 10 approved in FY2026 as of the current date. On average, about 0.8 people have moved to Yeronga annually for each dwelling built over these five years.

This indicates that new construction is keeping pace with 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 in the area is $523,000, suggesting developers are focusing on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY2026, there have been $9.5 million in commercial approvals, indicating balanced commercial development activity relative to residential growth. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yeronga has 79.0% more construction activity per person, which is significantly above the national average, reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New developments in Yeronga consist of 14.0% standalone homes and 86.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 48.0% houses). This trend towards denser development provides accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers, potentially responding to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. With approximately 236 people per dwelling approval, Yeronga currently exhibits characteristics of a low-density area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Yeronga is expected to grow by around 1,713 residents through to 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should readily 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

The performance of a region is significantly impacted by changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 42 projects that are expected to influence the area. Notable projects include Parkside Yeronga, Yeerongpilly Green, Moorooka Station Upgrade, and Evergreen at Park Road Yeronga. The following list outlines those projects deemed 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 professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate in Yeronga as of September 2025 was 4.3%. This is 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Yeronga is similar to Greater Brisbane's figure of 70.7%. According to Census responses, 28.1% of Yeronga residents work from home. Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training sectors. Yeronga has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, construction has limited presence with only 5.4% employment compared to the regional figure of 9.0%. Many Yeronga residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 0.5%, but employment declined by 0.2%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a fall in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 offer insights into potential future demand within Yeronga. These projections suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Yeronga's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years. However, it is important to note that these projections are simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not take into account localised population projections.

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

Based on AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Yeronga SA2's median income among taxpayers is $63,267. The average income in the same period is $89,797. This places Yeronga among the highest income areas in Australia. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Considering Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ending June 2023, estimated incomes for Yeronga as of September 2025 would be approximately $69,537 (median) and $98,696 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Yeronga rank highly nationally, between the 72nd and 85th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 29.3% of the population, equating to 3,185 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income range, which is similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 33.3%. Notably, 34.4% of Yeronga's population earns above $3,000 weekly. Despite high housing costs consuming 15.3% of income, strong earnings place disposable income at the 73rd 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

Yeronga's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 48.4% houses and 51.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yeronga was 26.9%, similar to Brisbane metro's figure. Mortgaged dwellings were 32.8% and rented ones 40.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Yeronga was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Yeronga's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 versus Australia's average of $1,863. Rents in Yeronga exceeded the national figure of $375.

Yeronga features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average 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 comprise the remaining 37.4%, with lone person households at 30.9% and group households making up 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 norms. Among residents aged 15+, 51.5% possess university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. 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%, with advanced diplomas at 9.9% and certificates at 12.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.9% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.4% in tertiary, 6.9% in primary, and 6.1% in 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. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility, with an average distance of 145 meters to the nearest stop. In this residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars are the dominant mode at 73%, followed by trains (11%) and buses (7%). The vehicle ownership rate is 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 28.1% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

On average, there are 588 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 46 weekly trips per individual 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 shows superior health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were both low across young and elderly cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at around 66% of Yeronga's total population of 7,163 people, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues affected 9.4% of residents, while asthma impacted 7.9%, with 68.8% reporting no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. The under-65 population in Yeronga had better-than-average health outcomes. There were 19.8% seniors aged 65 and over (2,152 people) in Yeronga, higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Senior health outcomes were above average, aligning with national rankings for 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 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, comprising 47.3% of the population. However, Buddhism stands out as being notably overrepresented, making up 2.3% of Yeronga's population compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups in Yeronga are English at 26.5%, Australian at 21.3%, and Irish at 11.2%. Notably, Russian is overrepresented at 0.5% (versus 0.3% regionally), Scottish at 9.0% (versus 7.4%), and German at 4.8% (versus 4.2%).

Yeronga's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Yeronga is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yeronga has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (7.6%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (9.1%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 6.1% to 7.6%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 15.7% to 14.1%. By 2041, Yeronga's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 125%, reaching 819 from 364. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 60% of the population growth. Conversely, declines in population are projected for those aged 0-4 and 25-34 years.