Regents Park (Qld)

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of the Regents Park (Qld) statistical area (Lv2) is around 11,801. This reflects an increase of 698 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,103 people in the area. The change was inferred from the resident population of 11,787 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,468 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% of overall population gains during recent periods for this area.

For projections, AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts where necessary. Looking ahead, lower quartile growth of statistical areas across the nation is anticipated, with the Regents Park (Qld) (SA2) expected to increase by 288 persons to reach a total population of around 12,089 by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall gain of approximately 2.4% over the 17-year period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Regents Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Regents Park averaged approximately 19 new dwelling approvals annually between financial years FY-21 and FY-25. A total of 96 homes were approved during this period, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26 to date. This results in an estimated average of 3.5 new residents arriving per year for each dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

The demand significantly exceeds new supply, which typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $425,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, there have been $18.6 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Regents Park has significantly less development activity, with 90.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New development consists predominantly of detached dwellings (88.0%) and townhouses or apartments (12.0%), sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. The location has approximately 687 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Future projections show Regents Park adding 285 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Six projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include the Regents Park Principal Activity Centre Plan, The Avenues at Browns Plains, Regency Plaza Redevelopment, and Site Development Plan - Regency, Regents & Hyde Park.

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Employment conditions in Regents Park demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Regents Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, with significant representation in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.9%, lower than the national average of 4.3%.

Over the year ending September 2025, employment grew by 3.4% while the labour force increased by 2.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. As of September 2025, 6,689 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is 69.0%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. However, professional & technical services have limited presence at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area's residential nature suggests limited local job opportunities, as indicated by the lower proportion of Census working population to resident population. State-level data from 25-Nov-2025 shows Queensland employment contracted slightly by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Regents Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The suburb of Regents Park's income level is below the national average according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers in Regents Park is $51,492 and the average income stands at $57,081. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median income is $58,236 and average income is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Regents Park would be approximately $56,595 (median) and $62,738 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that incomes in Regents Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The largest income bracket comprises 44.7% earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, with a total of 5,275 residents. This is consistent with broader trends across the broader area where 33.3% fall into the same category. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income in Regents Park, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile.

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

Regents Park's dwellings, as per the latest Census, were 98.9% houses and 1.1% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 89.2% houses and 10.9% others. Home ownership in Regents Park was 21.8%, similar to Brisbane metro, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.9% and rented ones at 25.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment there was $1,625, above Brisbane's average of $1,600. Median weekly rent in Regents Park was $380, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Regents Park's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,625 vs Australia's average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $380 vs the national figure of $375.

Regents Park features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 84.0% of all households, including 42.0% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 16.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 16.0%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 3.0 people, aligning with the Greater Brisbane average.

Educational outcomes in Regents Park fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 16.0%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.0% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.9% in primary, 8.7% in secondary, and 3.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.9% in primary education, 8.7% in secondary education, and 3.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Regents Park has 44 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by three different routes that together facilitate 321 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 199 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 45 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately seven weekly trips per individual stop.

Regents Park's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Regents Park's health data shows its residents have relatively positive health outcomes. Common health conditions' prevalence is low compared to the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk groups.

Approximately 50% of Regents Park's total population (~5,879 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 9.0 and 8.1% of residents respectively. 69.8% of residents declare no medical ailments, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Regents Park has 12.3% seniors (aged 65 and over; 1,451 people), with health outcomes requiring more attention compared to the broader population.

Regents Park was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Regents Park was found to have a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 32.5% of its population born overseas and 26.1% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Regents Park, making up 44.5% of its population. Notably, the 'Other' category comprises 3.6% of Regents Park's population, compared to 2.7% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (24.2%), Australian (22.6%), and Other (13.7%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Maori is overrepresented at 2.7%, compared to 3.2% regionally; New Zealand's representation remains consistent at 1.5%; Samoan, however, is underrepresented at 1.6%, compared to 3.0%.

Regents Park hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Regents Park has a median age of 34, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly below Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Regents Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.0%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the population of those aged 65-74 has grown from 6.5% to 7.8%, while the 45-54 age group has declined from 12.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Regents Park. The 75-84 age cohort is projected to grow by 79%, adding 324 residents to reach a total of 738. This growth will contribute to an overall increase in the proportion of residents aged 65 and older, who are expected to represent 71% of the population growth. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.