Pullenvale

Pullenvale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

The suburb of Pullenvale's population is estimated at around 3,376 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 100 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,276. The latest resident population estimate by AreaSearch, based on examination of the ABS's ERP data release from June 2025 and address validation since the Census date, is used for this inference. This level of population results in a density ratio of 172 persons per square kilometer. Pullenvale's growth rate of 3.1% since the census places it within 2.4 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.5%. The primary driver of population growth was overseas migration, contributing approximately 53.0% of overall population 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 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 AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a decline of 131 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are projected to grow, with an increase of 34 people anticipated.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Pullenvale, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Pullenvale has experienced approximately 4 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 21 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved so far in FY-26.

This results in an average of about 1.8 new residents arriving per year for each new home over these years. This suggests a balanced supply and demand scenario, creating stable market conditions. The average construction value of new homes is approximately $547,000, indicating developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Pullenvale shows significantly reduced construction activity, at 59.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties.

This trend is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and potentially pointing to planning constraints. All new construction in the area has been comprised of standalone homes, preserving Pullenvale's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 843 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. Population projections indicate stability or decline in Pullenvale, which should result in reduced housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Pullenvale has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

AreaSearch has identified three projects that could significantly impact the area's performance due to changes in local infrastructure. These key projects include Kenmore Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, and Centenary Motorway Bypass. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market strength in Pullenvale positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Pullenvale has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 1,821 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.4 percentage points lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 67.4%, below Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Census responses showed that 40.1% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training sectors. Pullenvale has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share twice the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 2.2% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 5.6%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. In the 12-month period ending in May-25, labour force decreased by 3.5%, while employment fell by 3.9%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 3.2% and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Pullenvale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Pullenvale's median income among taxpayers is $70,846. The average income is $110,354. Nationally, these figures place Pullenvale in the top percentile. Compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799, Pullenvale's incomes are significantly higher. Using Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 would be approximately $78,894 (median) and $122,890 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Pullenvale rank highly nationally, between the 91st and 99th percentiles. The $4000+ income bracket dominates with 52.2% of residents. This contrasts with regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 33.3%. A substantial presence of higher earners is evident, with 67.0% exceeding $3,000 weekly. After housing costs, residents retain 89.9% of their income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

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

Pullenvale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, was 99.3% houses and 0.7% other dwellings. Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Pullenvale was 40.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 54.1% and rented ones at 5.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $3,033, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Median weekly rent in Pullenvale was $685, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Pullenvale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 91.6% of all households, including 57.5% couples with children, 28.2% couples without children, and 5.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 8.4%, consisting of 7.7% lone person households and 0.7% group households. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational achievement in Pullenvale places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

In Pullenvale, residents aged 15 and above have a notably higher educational attainment compared to broader figures. Specifically, 53.2% of residents possess university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. This significant educational advantage suggests the area is well-positioned for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%).

Vocational pathways account for 22.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.7% and certificates at 11.3%. Educational participation is notably high in Pullenvale, with 34.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in secondary education, 11.0% in primary education, and 8.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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Pullenvale's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Pullenvale's health outcomes show excellent results according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 71% of the total population (2,394 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are asthma (6.6%) and mental health issues (5.8%). A total of 76.5% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Pullenvale has 14.0% of residents aged 65 and over (472 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Pullenvale was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Pullenvale, surveyed in June 2016, showed cultural diversity with 11.3% of residents speaking a language other than English at home and 30.5% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 50.7%. Judaism's representation was higher than average, at 0.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English (31.5%), Australian (21.4%), and Scottish (10.1%) were the top groups. Notably, South Australian (1.6%), Welsh (0.9%), and French (0.8%) ethnicities had higher representation than regional averages.

Pullenvale hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Pullenvale is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group makes up 17.7% of Pullenvale's population, compared to Greater Brisbane's percentage. This figure is also considerably higher than the national average of 12.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 15.6% to 18.0%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 18.9% to 17.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Pullenvale. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 21 people, reaching 184 from 151, and will account for a significant portion of the total population growth. Conversely, the 55-64 and 25-34 age groups are projected to experience population declines.