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Pullenvale has an estimated 3,376 residents, up from 3,276 at the 2021 Census — a change of 100 people, or 3.1%. That puts 172 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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Based on statistical analyses of geographic updates from the ABS alongside address registries verified by AreaSearch since the Census, Pullenvale has an estimated residency of 3,376 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a gains of 100 people (3.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 3,276 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,376, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS release of June 2025 data and subsequent address verification. This count indicates a density of 172 persons per square kilometer, which points to low crowding and potential for future expansion.
The suburb of Pullenvale's growth of 3.1% since the census is 2.4 percentage points behind the broader SA3 area (5.5%), indicating solid local demand. Recent population gains were mostly driven by incoming international migration, accounting for about 53.0% of the overall increase. Projections for each SA2 area are based on ABS and Geoscience Australia models published in 2024 using 2022 as a starting point. Where this data is unavailable or for periods beyond 2032, figures rely on 2023 Queensland State Government projections calibrated to 2021 numbers. Because state projections omit specific age groupings, AreaSearch scales cohort growth to match the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region trends (using a 2022 baseline). Looking ahead, forecasts point to a contraction in the total headcount, with a projected reduction of 131 persons by 2041 under this framework. Conversely, certain cohorts are set to grow, particularly the 75 to 84 bracket, which is expected to rise by 34 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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According to building approval figures compiled by AreaSearch from statistical tracts, Pullenvale has seen an average of approximately 3 new home permits annually, totaling 15 approved residences over the previous 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25) and 3 thus far in FY-26. Over the prior 5 financial years (spanning FY-21 to FY-25), the ratio of incoming residents to new dwellings averaged 3 people per year for every home built, indicating steady demand that should bolster local property values, with new construction showing an average value of $547,000, illustrating a focus by builders on high-end, premium developments.
Relative to Greater Brisbane, Pullenvale exhibits minimal building activity, tracking 71.0% lower than the regional average on a per-capita basis. This restricted supply pipeline typically supports valuations and demand for existing houses. Construction rates are also lower than the national benchmark, highlighting the established state of the suburb and potential zoning constraints. Additionally, recent approvals consist entirely of freestanding houses, reinforcing the low-density character of the neighborhood through standalone dwellings geared toward buyers seeking space. An estimated average of 6759 people per building permit reflects the quiet, low-density pace of development in the area. Given that demographic projections point to stable or contracting numbers, Pullenvale is likely to experience less pressure on housing demand, which should prove favorable for prospective purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Pullenvale
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 11 current infrastructure and development projects close to Pullenvale, worth an estimated $537 million. 2 are already under construction. The pipeline spans transport & logistics, residential development and health & medical. 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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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and major works are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 projects that are expected to impact this locality. Notable initiatives include the Kenmore Village Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Centenary Motorway Upgrade Planning, McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village, and the Centenary Motorway Bypass, with details provided below for those most relevant to the area.
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2172 Moggill Road Townhouses
Development-ready 1.62-hectare site with approved Development Application from Brisbane City Council for 50 luxury four-bedroom townhouses. The approved design is architect-designed for Kenmore's older demographic, featuring accessible layouts with wider doorways, staircases, and convenient ground-level garages and master bedrooms. Ideal for retirees or downsizers seeking a low-maintenance lifestyle in one of Brisbane's most sought-after executive suburbs with excellent connectivity to the CBD, top-rated schools, and major shopping centers.
Treetops at Kenmore
A designer collection of 96 contemporary four-bedroom luxury townhomes on a 32,520 sqm site, nestled amongst a lush Australian native landscape with a natural canopy of Eucalypt treetops. The development features resort-style amenities, a 3100m2 environmental green zone, and sustainable design with solar power and EV charging. The project is located 4km from Indooroopilly Shopping Centre and 10km from the CBD. It is developed by CDL Australia and Metro Group, and built by Creation Homes.
Moggill Road Active Transport Corridor
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42-50 Merlin Terrace Kenmore
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Middle Park Intersection Upgrade (Eumong Street/Riverhills Road)
A $1.7 million project by Brisbane City Council to upgrade the intersection of Eumong Street and Riverhills Road to combat congestion and reduce travel times.
McLeod Country Golf Club Retirement Village
Aura Holdings to develop retirement living project at McLeod Country Golf Club with 126 apartments across four buildings over two stages. Designed to integrate with community, minimizing disruption to club operations.
Metro Middle Park Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Acquisition of a 2.1-hectare neighbourhood shopping centre anchored by Coles, with longer-term mixed-use development potential of up to four storeys and future uplift via retail repositioning. The current centre comprises 6,411sqm of gross lettable area with 38 specialty tenancies and 301 parking spaces.
Kenmore Roundabout Upgrade - Moggill Road and Brookfield Road
Proposed upgrade to replace the Kenmore roundabout with a signalised intersection, including on-road bike lanes and pedestrian facilities. Project was revised after 94% community opposition to traffic lights, with $12.5M funding redirected to active transport corridor planning.
1,812 residents of Pullenvale are employed, from a labour force of 1,849. Unemployment sits at 2.0%, with participation at 67.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.3% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 2,702, about 80% 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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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals and a very low unemployment rate of 2.0%, derived from regional data aggregated by AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,812 residents were employed, and the jobless rate was 2.3% lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while workforce participation was slightly lower at 67.2% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that 40.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions. Local employment is largely concentrated in professional & technical services, healthcare & social assistance, and education & training.
The community shows a strong focus in professional & technical fields, representing 2.0 times the regional proportion. Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing accounts for only 2.2% of the local workforce, which is below the 5.6% recorded for Greater Brisbane. The heavily residential nature of the district means local job opportunities are scarce, as shown by comparing the count of active workers against the resident cohort. According to AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS figures across broader zones, the prior 12-month period saw a contraction of the workforce by 2.7% and a decline in employment of 3.3%, which drove the unemployment rate up by 0.6 percentage points. This differs from Greater Brisbane, where employment rose by 3.2%, the labor force expanded by 3.4%, and unemployment rose 0.1 percentage points. National employment projections from May-25 compiled by Jobs and Skills Australia provide further context on expected demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Across the nation, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though expansion rates vary by industry. Mapping these trends to Pullenvale's specific industry mix suggests a local employment rise of 7.3% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (this represents a basic weighted extrapolation and does not incorporate local population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Pullenvale is $4,149 a week (about $216,000 a year), with median personal income at $1,198 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $70,846 a year against an average of $110,354. The average runs 56% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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Based on postcode-level data published by the ATO for the 2023 financial year, Pullenvale's median taxpayer income stands at $70,846, alongside an average of $110,354. These figures place the area in the highest national percentiles, comparing to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $78,894 (median) and $122,890 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Pullenvale rank between the 91st and 99th percentiles nationwide.
The highest income tier of $4000+ dominates the local market at 52.2% (1,762 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is most common at 33.3%. High earners are highly represented, with 67.0% making more than $3,000 per week, showing strong local purchasing power. Residents retain 89.9% of their income after paying for housing, and the area is placed in the 10th decile on the SEIFA index.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Pullenvale had 991 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 99% detached houses and 1% apartments. 54% are owned with a mortgage, 6% rented and 40% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $685 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,033 a month, a total housing cost higher than 94% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 16.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 16.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential structures in Pullenvale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 99.3% standalone houses and 0.7% alternative housing options, such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other dwellings in metropolitan Brisbane. Homeownership rates were significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average, sitting at 40.2%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (54.1%) or rented (5.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,033, which is notably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $685, compared to metropolitan Brisbane averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $380 for rent.
Nationally, Pullenvale's mortgage costs are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are well above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Pullenvale counted 991 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 3.2 people each. 58% are couples with children, more than in 98% of areas nationally, against 28% couples without children. 8% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the vast majority of households at 91.6%, consisting of couples with children at 57.5%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single-parent households at 5.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 8.4%, with single-person households representing 7.7% and group housing making up 1.0%. The median household size is 3.2 occupants, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
53.2% of adults in Pullenvale hold a university qualification, including 32.2% with a bachelor degree and 16.9% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 94% of areas nationally. A further 11.3% hold a vocational qualification. 2 schools serve the area, with 457 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,130 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Levels of educational attainment in Pullenvale are much higher than broader benchmarks, with 53.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the local population well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate study at 16.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational courses account for 22.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificate qualifications (11.3%). Enrolment rates are high, with 34.6% of the population currently engaged in study.
This includes 12.3% attending high school, 11.0% in primary school, and 8.0% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Pullenvale means driving: households keep an average of 2.3 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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76.5% of residents in Pullenvale report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 91% of areas nationally. 3.2% need daily assistance with core activities, and 70.9% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.6 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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Health indicators show very strong outcomes across Pullenvale, based on mortality data and chronic condition prevalence, which reveal low rates of common illnesses across age groups, combined with a high rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 71% of the population (2,394 people). This is higher than the 55.8% seen in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%. Asthma and mental health conditions are the most prevalent health issues locally, affecting 6.6% and 5.8% of the population, respectively, while 76.5% of residents reported having no chronic health issues, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane.
The working-age population exhibits good health with a low incidence of chronic illness. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.0% of the population (472 people), which is lower than the 15.1% average in Greater Brisbane. Seniors in the area display strong health outcomes, with rankings that align closely with the broader population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
30.5% of Pullenvale residents were born overseas and 11.3% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (31.5%) and Australian (21.4%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Pullenvale displays above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 11.3% of the community speaking a non-English language at home and 30.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.7% of residents. The most distinct relative difference is seen in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across the Greater Brisbane area. In terms of family ancestry, the three most common backgrounds reported in Pullenvale are English at 31.5%, Australian at 21.4%, and Scottish at 10.1%. There are also notable differences in the concentration of other backgrounds: South Australian ancestry accounts for 1.6% of Pullenvale (compared to 0.6% regionally), Welsh makes up 0.9% (compared to 0.5%), and French is at 0.8% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Pullenvale is 43. 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 median age of 43 in Pullenvale is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 17.7% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 4.8%. The proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 is above the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 15.6% to 18.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 18.9% to 17.7%. Demographic projections for 2041 show shifts, with the 75 to 84 group set to increase by 21% (32 people), rising from 151 to 184.
The combined cohorts aged 65 and over are expected to make up 84% of total population growth, pointing to an aging profile, while the 55 to 64 and 25 to 34 brackets are projected to shrink.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Pullenvale
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 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 May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| 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 Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 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 May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 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) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 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. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,276 at the 2021 Census → 3,376 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 May 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 (SAL32371). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.