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Park Ridge South has an estimated 1,701 residents. That puts 181 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Park Ridge South has an estimated population of approximately 1,701, determined via AreaSearch evaluation of broader ABS population updates alongside new addresses verified since the Census. When compared to the 1,680 people documented in the 2021 Census, this represents an addition of 21 people (1.2%). AreaSearch derived this figure following the ABS June 2025 ERP data release and the confirmation of 1 additional validated new address post-Census. With a population density of 180 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers ample space per resident as well as potential capacity for future growth.
Net overseas migration served as the core driver of local expansion, accounting for roughly 63.0% of recent population additions. Demographic modeling incorporates ABS/Geoscience Australia SA2 projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year), supplemented post-2032 and for unlisted areas by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 figures based on 2021 data. Because state projections lack age-specific breakdowns, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 release (2022 base data). Under this framework, demographic trends project a net reduction in the overall headcount for the suburb of Park Ridge South, decreasing by 70 persons by 2041. In contrast, older demographics are forecast to expand, primarily the 75 to 84 age cohort, which is expected to gain 62 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Analysis of ABS building approvals shows that residential development in Park Ridge South has averaged approximately 1 approved home per annum, resulting in an estimated 9 dwellings over the last 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 2 approvals have been documented. Amid a declining population, housing supply has generally tracked local demand while presenting options for buyers; newly built dwellings carry an average construction cost of $344,000, sitting below regional benchmarks and highlighting relatively affordable construction options. In addition, $6.5 million in commercial approvals was logged during this financial year, pointing to a modest non-residential development pipeline.
Per capita residential development in Park Ridge South remains constrained, trailing Greater Brisbane by 92.0% and sitting below nationwide averages. This low level of supply reflects established planning constraints while underpinning demand and values for existing stock. New residential construction has consisted entirely of detached houses, preserving a low-density environment suited to families seeking larger land holdings. An estimated 858 residents per dwelling approval underlines the area's subdued development pace. Given expectations of a flat or contracting population base, housing pressure across Park Ridge South is anticipated to lessen, which may open up favorable buying conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 5 current infrastructure and development projects inside Park Ridge South, worth an estimated $1.02 billion. A further 69 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $90.7 billion. 28 are already under construction and 26 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure investments and urban development schemes have a substantial impact on regional trajectory. AreaSearch has outlined 9 significant initiatives influencing the district. Major projects include Somerset at Park Ridge, Logan Reserve Combined State School, Carver's Reach Master Planned Residential Community, and the Park Ridge Connector.
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Carver's Reach Master Planned Residential Community
Master-planned residential community featuring approximately 600 residential lots across multiple stages, with extensive parks, environmental conservation areas, and recreational facilities including playgrounds, sports courts, gyms, walking trails, dog parks, and picnic areas.
Logan Reserve Secondary and Special Schools
A 445 million dollar dual-school education campus under construction on Derby Road, Logan Reserve, comprising a new state secondary school (301 million dollars) and a co-located Prep to Year 12 special school (144 million dollars). Nine allotments spanning Derby Road, Chambers Flat Road and Logan Reserve Road have been amalgamated to create two precincts, with the secondary school to the west and the special school to the east. Hutchinson Builders holds the construction contract, with works supporting more than 120 local jobs.The secondary school will include an administration building, an art and design building, a performing arts centre, a library, a multi-storey learning centre, an industrial technology and design building and a multi-purpose sports centre that will also serve as a community training hub ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games. The special school will feature an administration building, a multi-purpose hall, junior and senior learning centres, a resource centre, a canteen and music and hospitality classrooms. Both schools are scheduled to open in Term 1 2027, the secondary school with Years 7 and 8 before progressively adding year levels, and the special school initially catering for Prep to Year 6. Foundation principals have been appointed and community consultation on planning and school naming commenced in 2026. The project delivers long-term enrolment capacity for one of south-east Queensland's fastest growing residential corridors.
Somerset at Park Ridge
A $200 million master-planned residential estate by Ausbuild, delivering approximately 266 new homes across multiple staged land releases. The community includes a childcare centre, parklands, walking trails, and rehabilitation of 1.76 hectares of existing bushland. Located on Park Ridge Road in Park Ridge, the development is close to Corymbia State School, a new Woolworths-anchored shopping centre at Chambers Flat/Park Ridge Road, and Kingston Train Station, supporting Logan's growth as a key south-east Queensland residential corridor.Stage One infrastructure and early lot releases sold out quickly, with further land releases continuing into 2026 and construction expected to span roughly four years.
Park Ridge Village
Park Ridge Village is a neighborhood retail destination located at the intersection of Park Ridge Road and Chambers Flat Road. The development provides approximately 4,500 square meters of retail space, featuring a full-line supermarket anchor, specialty stores, and food and beverage outlets. It is designed as a roadside retail hub to serve the rapidly expanding residential population in the Logan local government area.
Chambers Flat Road Upgrade (Park Ridge Road to Derby Road)
The project involves widening a section of Chambers Flat Road to two lanes in each direction, upgrading intersections with traffic lights at Park Ridge Road and new lights at Koplick Road, installing major drainage, and other safety improvements to handle increased traffic from residential and business growth in Park Ridge, Logan Reserve, and Chambers Flat areas.
Park Ridge Economic Precinct
A 36-hectare masterplanned urban infill development by Ingham Property Group featuring an 18-hectare residential precinct yielding approximately 300 home sites. The scheme incorporates an 11-hectare mixed-use commercial hub offering up to 50,000 square metres of retail, health, dining, and commercial floorspace alongside an inland beach and water park. The development also dedicates 7 hectares to open space, recreation corridors, and a 2.5-hectare lake integrated with Logan City Council's Park Ridge Priority Development Area frameworks.
Corymbia State School
A new state primary school in Park Ridge for Prep to Year 6 students, which opened for Term 1 2025. Stage 1 of the $89.7 million project delivered facilities including an administration building, a FamilyLinQ hub, an early childhood education centre, modern classrooms, a resource centre, a multi-purpose hall, and sporting facilities. The school was built to service the growing population in the Park Ridge and Logan Reserve communities.
Chambers Reserve by AVID
A boutique residential development by AVID Property Group in Logan Reserve, delivering approximately 300 homesites. The project features modern community design with parklands, recreational facilities, and proximity to schools and shopping, supporting the area's growth.
930 residents of Park Ridge South are employed, from a labour force of 962. Unemployment sits at 3.3%, with participation at 67.4%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,312, about 77% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Aggregated statistical area data shows Park Ridge South possesses a dual white-collar and blue-collar workforce, with building and construction registering above-average representation and an overall unemployment rate of 3.3%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 930. The jobless rate sits 1.0% below the Greater Brisbane figure of 4.3%, while the local participation rate of 67.4% trails the broader metropolitan mark of 70.1%. Census records indicated that 13.3% of workers operated from home, though period-specific Covid-19 restrictions influenced those responses. Key employment sectors for local residents comprise construction, retail trade, and health care & social assistance.
Building and construction features heavily, with local participation running at 1.9 times regional benchmarks. Conversely, health care & social assistance accounts for 10.8% of the local workforce, well under the 16.1% recorded across Greater Brisbane. A comparison between Census working figures and the resident count highlights that the suburb serves predominantly as a residential base with limited internal employment generation. Across the 12 months leading to March 2026, SALM and ABS figures show the local labor force contracted by 2.8% and total employment dropped by 3.6%, driving a 0.8 percentage points rise in unemployment. By comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2%, a 3.4% expansion in its labor force, and a 0.1 percentage points uptick in unemployment. Drawing on Jobs and Skills Australia national employment projections from Mar-26—which forecast nationwide job increases of 6.6% across five years and 13.7% across ten years—local industry weighting suggests Park Ridge South employment could grow by 5.9% over five years and 12.3% over ten years (calculated via simple weighting without adjusting for localized population shifts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Park Ridge South is $1,965 a week (about $102,000 a year), with median personal income at $706 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,481 a year against an average of $50,239. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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ATO taxpayer records aggregated for financial year 2023 indicate that earnings in the suburb of Park Ridge South fall below national averages. Taxpayers recorded a median income of $45,481 and an average income of $50,239, compared to $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane. Factoring in an 11.36% increase in the Wage Price Index since financial year 2023, March 2026 estimates reach roughly $50,648 for median income and $55,946 for average income. In the 2021 Census, household income placed at the 63rd percentile ($1,965 weekly), whereas personal earnings sat at the 29th percentile.
The $1,500 - 2,999 band forms the largest single bracket, encompassing 34.8% of residents (591 people) compared to 33.3% regionally. After meeting accommodation expenses, households retain 87.5% of their income.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Park Ridge South had 521 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 42% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $453 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month. Rent absorbs 23.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, separate houses made up 99.4% of dwellings in Park Ridge South, with alternative formats (including semi-detached units and apartments) representing 0.6%, differing notably from Brisbane metro figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwelling types. Full home ownership stood at 41.8%, surpassing metropolitan rates, while mortgaged properties accounted for 45.2% and rented residences made up 13.0%. Typical monthly mortgage repayments were $1,800 against $1,863 for Brisbane metro, whereas median weekly rent reached $453 compared to $380 regionally. Across Australia, local mortgage payments track below the national average of $1,863, while local rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Park Ridge South counted 521 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.1 people each. 40% are couples with children, more than in 80% of areas nationally, against 33% couples without children. 13% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 85.4% of local households, consisting of couples with children (40.3%), couples without children (32.6%), and single parent families (11.8%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 14.6%, divided between single-occupant households (12.6%) and group housing (2.7%). Household occupancy averages 3.1 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.0% of adults in Park Ridge South hold a university qualification, including 9.9% with a bachelor degree and 1.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 28.6% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Tertiary attainment levels present specific development opportunities across the area, with 13.0% of residents holding university qualifications compared to the Greater Brisbane benchmark of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees account for 9.9%, postgraduate awards comprise 1.9%, and graduate diplomas represent 1.2%. Non-university vocational education is prominent, with 37.5% of people aged 15+ possessing vocational credentials, broken down into certificates (28.6%) and advanced diplomas (8.9%). Formal study participation is active, with 25.4% of the population enrolled in an educational course. Broken down by schooling level, this comprises 9.2% in secondary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 3.0% in tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Park Ridge South means driving: households keep an average of 2.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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65.5% of residents in Park Ridge South report no long-term health condition. 5.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Data on chronic ailments and mortality rates shows notable health considerations within Park Ridge South, particularly among older residents, alongside a comparatively low private health insurance coverage rate of roughly 47% (~801 people). This sits below both the Greater Brisbane level of 55.8% and the Australian average of 55.7%. Asthma and arthritis represent the most prevalent diagnosed conditions, recorded among 7.8% and 10.4% of the population, while 65.5% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age cohorts record elevated chronic illness rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 20.3% of the community (345 people), higher than the 15.0% share in Greater Brisbane, with senior health indicators presenting certain challenges despite ranking lower nationally than broader population metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Park Ridge South is largely Australian-born, at 77.2% of residents, with 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (30.4%) and Australian (27.1%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics show 22.8% of Park Ridge South residents were born outside Australia, and 12.6% utilize a language other than English at home. Christianity constitutes the primary religious affiliation, encompassing 51.4% of residents. The Other religious category registers an above-average presence at 2.2%, relative to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane. In terms of parental heritage, the leading ancestral origins in Park Ridge South are English (30.4%), Australian (27.1%), and Other (7.6%). Distinct ethnic concentrations are also apparent, with Russian ancestry representing 0.7% (compared to 0.3% regionally), Maori standing at 1.3% (against 1.1%), and New Zealand heritage at 1.1% (compared to 1.0%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Park Ridge South is 45, older than 82% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 22.8% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in the suburb of Park Ridge South skews older than the Greater Brisbane benchmark. Updated August 2026 figures show that 30.2% of residents belong to the 45 - 64 bracket, versus 22.6% regionally, while the 25 - 44 cohort represents 18.6% compared to 30.6% across Greater Brisbane. The estimated median age is 45, down from 46 at the 2021 Census, yet 9 years higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 and above the national Census median of 38. The most significant shift since the Census occurred among the 45 - 64 age group, which contracted from 34.0% to 30.2%.
Looking ahead to 2041, the 65+ demographic is forecast to add 81 residents (23%) to reach 426, whereas younger adult cohorts and children are expected to decline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Park Ridge South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 2 months ago all 5 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 1 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,680 at the 2021 Census → 1,701 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32272). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.