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 May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Regents Park (Qld) is around 11,838. This reflects an increase of 735 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,103. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 11,835 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 42 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 2,476 persons per square kilometer, placing Regents Park (Qld) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 6.6% growth since census is within 2.7 percentage points of the national average (9.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Natural growth contributed approximately 52.0% 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 released in 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. Considering projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated. The suburb of Regents Park (Qld) is expected to increase by 157 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 1.3% in total over the 16 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Regents Park averaged approximately 19 new dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 96 homes. As of FY26, 9 approvals have been recorded. The average number of people moving to the area per dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 was 3.8. This demand outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $425,000, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY26, there have been $18.6 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Regents Park has significantly lower building activity, recording 90.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties. The area's construction comprises 88.0% standalone homes and 12.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 687 people per dwelling approval, Regents Park reflects a highly mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Regents Park is expected to grow by 154 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified six major projects impacting the area. Notable projects include: Regents Park Principal Activity Centre Plan, The Avenues at Browns Plains, Regency Plaza Redevelopment, Site Development Plan - Regency, Regents & Hyde Park. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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Employment performance in Regents Park exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Regents Park has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, featuring strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, 6,536 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 72.5%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Census responses indicate that 9.9% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade sectors. The area has a particularly high specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 3.9% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 1.7%, while employment declined by 0.7% in Regents Park, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.0 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, issued in May-25, suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Regents Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median taxpayer income in Regents Park is $51,492, with an average of $57,081, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This is lower than the national average, compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates project approximately $57,341 as the median income and $63,565 as the average income by March 2026. Census data indicates that incomes in Regents Park cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. The earnings band of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 44.7% of the community (5,291 individuals), which aligns with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consume 15.8% of income, however strong earnings place disposable income at the 58th percentile.

Regents Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

The dwelling structure in Regents Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.9% houses and 1.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Regents Park stood at 21.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.9% and rented ones at 25.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,625, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Regents Park was $380, matching Brisbane metro's figure but exceeding the national average of $375. Nationally, Regents Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863.

Regents Park features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average 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 comprise the remaining 16.0%, with lone person households at 13.5% and group households making up 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 the most common at 11.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, 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 the transport system is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 199 meters from their nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 92% of residents. On average, there are 1.8 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 9.9% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency across all routes averages 45 trips per day, equating to roughly seven weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Regents Park faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups, but more so among older cohorts. Approximately 50% (~5,897 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

Nationally, the average is 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are asthma (9.0%) and mental health issues (8.1%), with 69.8% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have a higher prevalence of chronic health conditions. As of 2021, 12.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,515 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, ranking lower nationally 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. The predominant religion in Regents Park is Christianity, comprising 44.5% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation was seen in the 'Other' category, which makes up 3.6% of the population compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups represented in Regents Park are English at 24.2%, Australian at 22.6%, and Other at 13.7%. Notably, certain ethnic groups have higher representations than average: Maori at 2.7% (vs regional 1.1%), New Zealand at 1.5% (vs 1.0%), and Samoan at 1.6% (vs 0.9%).

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 increased from 6.5% to 8.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 45-54 has decreased from 12.3% to 11.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Regents Park. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 66%, adding 266 residents to reach a total of 669. This growth will be driven primarily by the aging of the population, with residents aged 65 and older representing 71% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the populations of those aged 0-4 and 5-14 are expected to decline.