Park Ridge South

Park Ridge South has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Park Ridge South's population is estimated at 1,715 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase from 1,680 in the 2021 Census, a rise of 35 people (2.1%). The change was inferred by AreaSearch following examination of ABS ERP data released Jun 2024 and validation of one new address since the Census date. Population density is 182 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration contributed approximately 63.0% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses 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 adopted. Future projections indicate overall population decline by 65 persons to 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group projected to expand by 75 people.

The level of residential development activity in Park Ridge South is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Park Ridge South has seen around 2 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 11 homes. By July 2026, 2 approvals had been recorded for the current financial year. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is meeting demand, offering buyers good choices while keeping construction costs below regional norms at approximately $250,000 per dwelling.

In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $6.5 million, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Park Ridge South has significantly less development activity, with 93.0% fewer approvals per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, which are below the national average, reflecting the area's established nature and suggesting potential planning limitations. All new construction since FY-17 has been detached houses, maintaining Park Ridge South's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1713 people.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Park Ridge South should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers in the future.

Park Ridge South has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones include Somerset at Park Ridge, Logan Reserve Combined State School, Carver's Reach Master Planned Residential Community, and Park Ridge Connector. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Park Ridge South shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Park Ridge South has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Its construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% and estimated employment growth of 2.8% in the past year (AreaSearch data).

As of September 2025962 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5%, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is lower at 60.7%. Dominant employment sectors include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employs 1.9 times the regional level but health care & social assistance is lower at 10.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%.

Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census data. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 2.8%, labour force by 1.8%, reducing unemployment by 1.0 percentage points (AreaSearch analysis). By comparison, Greater Brisbane had higher growth rates and a smaller unemployment decrease. State-level data (25-Nov) shows Queensland employment contracted slightly (-0.01%) with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts (May-25) project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Park Ridge South's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.9% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for the financial year ending June 2023 indicates that income in Park Ridge South is below the national average. The median income is $45,481 and the average income stands at $50,239. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from July 2023 to June 2024, current estimates would be approximately $49,988 for median income and $55,218 for average income as of September 2025. Census data shows that household income ranks at the 63rd percentile with a weekly income of $1,965, while personal income sits at the 29th percentile. The predominant income cohort spans 34.8% of locals (596 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 33.3%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income.

Park Ridge South is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Park Ridge South's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 89.2% houses and 10.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Park Ridge South was at 41.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.2% and rented ones at 13.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,600. The median weekly rent was $453, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Park Ridge South's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,863, while rents were higher at $375.

Park Ridge South features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 85.4% of all households, including 40.3% couples with children, 32.6% couples without children, and 11.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 14.6%, with lone person households at 12.6% and group households comprising 2.7%. The median household size is 3.1 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

The educational profile of Park Ridge South exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's university qualification rate is 13.0%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 8.9% and certificates at 28.6%. Educational participation is high, with 25.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 9.2% in secondary, 8.2% in primary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 25.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.2% in secondary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Park Ridge South has one active public transport stop operating within its boundaries. This stop serves a mix of bus routes, with one route providing 201 weekly passenger trips in total. The accessibility of these services is limited, as residents are typically located 1450 meters away from the nearest transport stop.

On average, buses arrive at this stop 28 times per day, equating to approximately 201 weekly trips.

Health performance in Park Ridge South is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Park Ridge South faces significant health challenges with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but slightly more so among older adults. The rate of private health cover in the area is very low at approximately 47% (around 807 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, affecting 10.4 and 7.8% of residents respectively. A total of 65.5% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 69.2%. As of 2021, 19.1% of Park Ridge South's population is aged 65 and over (327 people), higher than the 12.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to the increased prevalence of health issues in this age group.

In terms of cultural diversity, Park Ridge South records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Park Ridge South's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 22.8% born overseas and 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for 51.4%. The 'Other' religious category comprises 2.2%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 2.7%.

In terms of ancestry, English (30.4%) and Australian (27.1%) are the top groups, both exceeding regional averages. Notably, 'Other' ancestry is lower at 7.6% compared to the region's 15.4%. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Russian (0.7% vs 0.2%), Maori (1.3% vs 3.2%), and New Zealand (1.1% vs 1.5%) are relatively overrepresented in Park Ridge South compared to Greater Brisbane.

Park Ridge South hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Park Ridge South is 46 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Park Ridge South has a higher percentage of residents aged 55-64 (17.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.7%). This concentration of residents aged 55-64 is well above the national average of 11.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 12.9% to 14.6%, while the 45-54 age group has declined from 16.0% to 13.7% and the 25-34 age group has dropped from 9.8% to 7.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Park Ridge South's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 64%, reaching 172 people from 104. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 100% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 15-24 and 45-54 age groups are projected to decrease in number.