Park Ridge South

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

The estimated population of the suburb of Park Ridge South is around 1,715 as of Feb 2026, reflecting an increase of 35 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 1,680. This increase was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate based on latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. The population density ratio is 182 persons per square kilometer. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 63.0% of overall gains during recent periods. AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Projections indicate an overall population decline by 65 persons by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group projected to expand by 69 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 approximately two new home approvals per year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated eleven homes. In the current financial year, two approvals have been recorded as of FY-26. The area's population decline suggests that new supply is meeting demand, offering buyers good choice while providing more affordable housing options with average construction values around $250,000.

Commercial development focus is limited, with $6.5 million in approvals this financial year. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Park Ridge South has significantly less development activity, at 93.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings, which are also under the national average. New construction has been entirely detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. The estimated population count of 1713 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment.

With stable or declining population expected, Park Ridge South should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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 are 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. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.5% and estimated employment growth of 2.8% in the past year, according to AreaSearch data aggregation. As of September 2025963 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 1.5 percentage points lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Census responses show that only 13.3% of residents work from home. The 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 employs just 10.8%, below Greater Brisbane's 16.1%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.8% while labour force grew by 1.8%, reducing unemployment by 1.0 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8%, labour force growth of 3.3%, with unemployment falling 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. 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.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data shows that in Park Ridge South for financial year 2023, median income was $45,481 and average income was $50,239. This is below Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $49,988 (median) and $55,218 (average). Census data reveals household income ranks at the 63rd percentile ($1,965 weekly), while personal income is at the 29th percentile. Income distribution shows that 34.8% of locals (596 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, 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, were 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Park Ridge South stood at 41.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.2% and rented ones at 13.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, lower than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent was $453, higher than Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Park Ridge South's mortgage repayments were below the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute 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, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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, including advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (28.6%). Educational participation is high at 25.4%, with 9.2% in secondary education, 8.2% in primary education, and 3.0% pursuing 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, serving a mix of bus routes. This stop is served by one route in total, providing 201 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 1450 meters from the nearest transport stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 2.5 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 28 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 201 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Park Ridge South faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are somewhat prevalent across the board but to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is very low at approximately 47% of the total population (~807 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and asthma, impacting 10.4 and 7.8% of residents respectively, while 65.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show above average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 20.1% of residents aged 65 and over (344 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than the broader population.

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 has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 22.8% of its population born overseas and 12.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Park Ridge South, accounting for 51.4% of the population. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprises 2.2%, higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 1.3%.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups are English (30.4%), Australian (27.1%), and Other (7.6%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences: Russian is overrepresented at 0.7% compared to the regional average of 0.3%, Maori at 1.3% versus 1.1%, and New Zealand at 1.1% versus 1.0%.

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 proportion of residents aged 55-64 (16.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (7.5%). This concentration of residents aged 55-64 is well above the national average of 11.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 12.9% to 14.6%, while the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has risen from 5.4% to 6.6%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has declined from 16.0% to 13.3%, and the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 9.8% to 7.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Park Ridge South's age structure. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 48%, reaching 167 people from 113. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for all total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, both the 45-54 and 15-24 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.