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 around 10,857 as of August 2025. This reflected an increase of 657 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,200. The increase was inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses. Population density in Yeronga was 1,782 persons per square kilometer, above national averages. Yeronga's growth rate of 6.4% since the census was within 2.2 percentage points of the national average (8.6%). Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population growth is projected to be above median for statistical areas across the nation, with Yeronga expected to increase by 1,733 persons to 2041, a total increase of 15.9% over 17 years.

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

Yeronga has received approximately 133 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, showing 669 homes approved over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with one more approved so far in FY-26. On average, 0.8 new residents have been added per dwelling constructed annually during these five years. This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and potential for population growth beyond projections.

New properties are being constructed at an average cost of $613,000, which is higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In FY-26 alone, there have been $9.5 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yeronga has seen 79.0% more construction activity per capita. This level is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest in the area. New development primarily consists of attached dwellings (86.0%), with standalone homes making up 14.0%. This shift towards denser development provides accessible entry options and appeals to downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers, marking a significant departure from existing housing patterns which currently consist of 48.0% houses. With around 236 people per dwelling approval, Yeronga is showing signs of a growing market.

Looking ahead, projections suggest that Yeronga's population will grow by 1,727 residents by 2041. Based on current development patterns, new housing supply should be able to meet demand, offering good conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond current projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 43 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Yeerongpilly Green, Brisbane Metro Network Enhancement, 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. Its unemployment rate was 4.3% in June 2025, 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.4%. As of June 2025, 6,420 residents were employed with workforce participation at 67.2%, close to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Yeronga specialises in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, while construction has limited presence at 5.4% compared to 9.0% regionally.

Many residents commute elsewhere for work, indicated by the Census working population count. Over June 2024 to June 2025, Yeronga's employment increased by 1.4%, labour force by 1.8%, leading to a 0.4 percentage point unemployment rise. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and a 0.4 percentage point unemployment decrease. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland employment contracted by 0.23%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest Yeronga's employment could grow by approximately 7.3% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Yeronga had a median income of $61,020 and an average income of $89,644 among taxpayers. These figures are among the highest in Australia. Greater Brisbane's median income was $55,645 with an average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Yeronga would be approximately $68,165 (median) and $100,141 (average) as of March 2025. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Yeronga rank between the 72nd and 85th percentiles nationally. In Yeronga, 29.3% of individuals earn within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, aligning with surrounding regions at 33.3%. Notably, 34.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.3% of income in Yeronga, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 74th percentile. 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, consisted of 48.4% houses and 51.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 47.7% houses and 52.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yeronga stood at 26.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.8% and rented ones at 40.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, above the Brisbane metro average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in Yeronga was $390, matching the Brisbane metro figure. Nationally, Yeronga's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded 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 comprise 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 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 has a higher educational attainment than Queensland and Australia. 51.5% of its residents aged 15 and above have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. 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, 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. This includes 11.4% in tertiary education, 6.9% in primary education, and 6.1% pursuing secondary education. Yeronga's four schools have a combined enrollment of 1,874 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1082). Educational provision is conventional, split between two primary and two secondary institutions.

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

Yeronga has 93 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 different routes that together facilitate 3,705 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Yeronga is rated excellent, with residents on average located 146 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 529 trips per day, 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 showed relatively positive health outcomes, with low prevalence rates for common conditions across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 67% (7,241 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 61.3%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

Mental health issues impacted 9.4%, while asthma affected 7.9% of residents. A total of 68.8% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.8%. Yeronga has 19.1% (2,069 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Brisbane's 12.4%. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, broadly in line with 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 population exhibited above-average cultural diversity, with 25.1% born overseas and 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Yeronga as of 2016, accounting for 47.3% of its population. Buddhism, however, showed an overrepresentation compared to Greater Brisbane, with 2.3% of Yeronga's population identifying as such, versus a regional average of 2.5%.

The top three ancestry groups in Yeronga were English (26.5%), Australian (21.3%), and Irish (11.2%). Notably, Russian (0.5%) and Scottish (9.0%) ethnicities were overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane's averages of 0.5% and 8.1%, respectively. German ethnicity was also slightly overrepresented at 4.8%, compared to the regional average of 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 declined from 15.7% to 14.8%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Yeronga's age structure. The 75-84 group is projected to grow by 63% (489 people), reaching 1,263 from 773. Those aged 65 and above are expected to comprise 60% of the population growth. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 35-44 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.