Suburb profile · Greater Brisbane
Seventeen Mile Rocks has an estimated 2,963 residents, up 9.8% since the 2021 Census, with 43 projects tracked in the area around Seventeen Mile Rocks.
Updated 14 Oct 2026.
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Seventeen Mile Rocks sits 11.1 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the suburb's population is estimated at around 2,963 as at Aug 2026, derived from aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. This reflects an increase of 264 people (9.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,699 people.
Residents are largely middle-aged, and the community is built around family households and couples with children. The suburb is exceptionally well educated and ranks among the most affluent areas in the country. Overall, the suburb offers a leafy, peaceful setting suited to families and retirees, with lush parks and recreation areas, plenty of options for outdoor activities and leisurely strolls, a range of quality schools and local shops, and a mix of spacious modern homes alongside charming older houses. The latest population estimate is dated Aug 2026.
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01Profile
The analysis, national rankings and who lives there.
Seventeen Mile Rocks sits 11.1 kilometres southwest of the Brisbane CBD. Based on AreaSearch's analysis, the suburb's population is estimated at around 2,963 as at Aug 2026, derived from aggregated SA2-level Estimated Resident Population (ERP) counts released yearly and national address file data updated each quarter. This reflects an increase of 264 people (9.8%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,699 people.
Residents are largely middle-aged, and the community is built around family households and couples with children. The suburb is exceptionally well educated and ranks among the most affluent areas in the country. Overall, the suburb offers a leafy, peaceful setting suited to families and retirees, with lush parks and recreation areas, plenty of options for outdoor activities and leisurely strolls, a range of quality schools and local shops, and a mix of spacious modern homes alongside charming older houses. The latest population estimate is dated Aug 2026.
Estimated resident population by year (ABS, not Census counts): 2,378 in 2006 and 2,959 in 2025. The dashed segment ends at the AreaSearch estimate for Aug 2026: 2,963 (ABS June 2025 base).
Share of residents in each age band (ABS age profile, scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate). Largest: 45 to 54, 16.6%.
Share of households in each weekly household income band (2021 Census). Largest: $1,500 - 2,999, 31.2%.
Seventeen Mile Rocks ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education and the 98th for income.
Each bar and spoke is a national percentile; the dashed ring is the typical area. 99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better. Orange marks the top three measures where a higher percentile is better; not Age, Housing or Housing Cost.
02Market and pipeline
Rents, sale prices and what is being built.
The median rent in Seventeen Mile Rocks is $777 a week, for the 12 months to Jun 2026 and 15% above Greater Brisbane.
15% above Greater Brisbane on median weekly rent
Median weekly rent by year, lodged bonds. Houses: $519 in 2017, $777 in 2026. The latest is to Jun 2026.
The change over 12 months, by dwelling type, is charted in Full.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $777 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, houses | $777 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Centenary | $778 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Brisbane - West | $732 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, Greater Brisbane | $674 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 | |
| Median rent, QLD | $672 a week | Rental bond lodgements, median for the 12 months to Jun 2026 |
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Status of the 22 tracked applications: 18 approved, 4 under assessment, 0 other (refused, withdrawn or no status).
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AreaSearch tracks 43 projects in and around Seventeen Mile Rocks, 10 of them under construction.
Newest residential estate in Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring contemporary homes on large blocks (875sqm+) surrounded by trees and nature. Estate includes building covenants ensuring homes are designed in harmony with natural environment. Features permanent ridge top reserve and bushwalking tracks to Rocks Riverside Park.
Cinema, dining and entertainment precinct extension to Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre including 6-storey building with cinema, community use and retail tenancies. Features additional gross floor area including multi-screen cinema, gym, dining and entertainment precinct, and rebuilt community centre. Designed by Blight Raynor.
Darra Mixed-Use Commercial is a 56-unit strata industrial and business precinct spread across nine buildings. Delivered by Prekaro Projects, the development provides versatile warehouse, showroom, commercial office, and storage tenancies configured for light industrial and trade services.
Songbird Terraces is the final residential precinct within the Songbird Oxley master plan, featuring a collection of 34 bespoke 3 and 4 bedroom townhouses. The project offers luxury amenities, including a heated swimming pool, landscaped gardens, and a cafe, creating a tranquil and connected village lifestyle in Oxley.
A 19-hectare Priority Development Area on the former Oxley Secondary College site, 11km southwest of Brisbane CBD. The Songbird Oxley estate delivers a residential community within a bushland setting, including detached house and land lots, terrace homes, retirement and ageing-in-place accommodation, a childcare centre and a community centre.
Comprehensive stormwater management system integrated into the Songbird Oxley development. The project features a 25m wide overland flow channel, bio-retention and detention basins, and water quality treatment facilities designed to manage 1% AEP flood events.
Arabella is a residential development of 170 three and four-bedroom double-storey townhomes adjacent to protected bushland in Oxley, Brisbane. The master-planned project features resort-style amenities including a swimming pool, barbecue area, and resident lounge.
Major residential estate spanning both Sinnamon Park and Seventeen Mile Rocks featuring modern contemporary homes in landscaped environment with walking tracks, lakes and parkland. Family-friendly community with quality homes, parks, recreational facilities and the popular Edenbrooke Lake.
Infrastructure improvements along Seventeen Mile Rocks Road to support the Songbird Oxley residential development and Oxley Priority Development Area (PDA).
One of Brisbane's largest riverside parks located on former Queensland Cement and Lime Company site. Features walking and cycling tracks, basketball court, flying fox, climbing web, picnic facilities, playing fields, and industrial heritage artifacts. Popular destination for families from across Brisbane.
Environmental rehabilitation project within the Oxley Priority Development Area delivering approximately 3 hectares of restored conservation land.
Five-storey mixed-use proposal across two buildings on a 1,707sqm triangular site. Ground floor for eight retail shops, two offices and a food and drink outlet, with caretaker accommodation above select shops. Upper levels include rooming accommodation and 12 residential units with a basement providing about 31 car spaces.
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Estimated completion year of the 15 projects in and around the area that are not yet completed and have one: 2025 1, 2026 7, 2027 4, 2028 2, 2029 0, 2030 1. 11 have no completion year.
AreaSearch has tracked 22 substantial development applications lodged in and around Seventeen Mile Rocks over the past 5 years, 6 in the last 12 months; 4 are recorded as under assessment. Coverage varies by council.
Applications per year (dashed: part year): 2022 (part year) 5, 2023 2, 2024 6, 2025 3, 2026 (to Oct) 6.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracked applications | 22 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Tracked, last 12 months | 6 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area | |
| ABS building approvals | 0.3 per 1,000 people | ABS building approvals | 5th percentile nationally |
| Average approvals a year | 1 | ABS building approvals | 7th percentile nationally |
| Applications approved | 18 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years | |
| Applications under assessment | 4 | Tracked by AreaSearch, in and around the area, last 5 years |
Dwelling approval activity in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks area has seen 4 residential approvals over the past two financial years, based on AreaSearch's SA2 aggregation method. The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks's current population of 2,963 has been supported by 1 approval on average over recent years.
The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks has seen 0.3 approvals per 1,000 people in recent years, compared to 8.1 approval in Greater Brisbane. This means that one dwelling has been approved for every 1481 people in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks, compared to one for every 117 in Greater Brisbane.
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Looking at development activity over the past five years, the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks's approval levels have been significantly above the yearly average of 1, indicating strong recent growth in development activity.
Over the past five years, the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks has seen 4 residential approvals while population has remained stable or declined, indicating potential market oversupply.
Key infrastructure and planning changes likely to influence the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks include: Verandah Estate (Construction); Arabella Townhomes (Construction); Songbird Terraces, Oxley (Construction); Cross River Rail - Oxley Station (Completed); and Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre Entertainment Precinct (Approved). These projects represent significant developments that will shape the area's future infrastructure landscape.
Infrastructure development impacting the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks spans multiple sectors including Transport & Logistics, Residential Development, and Retail, among others.
The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks ranks in the top 10% nationally for infrastructure development, reflecting exceptional investment activity compared to similar areas across the country.
03People
Population, age, income, work, education and more.
99th = higher than 99 in every 100 neighbourhood-sized areas across Australia (ABS SA2 areas). Higher means more of the measure, not necessarily better.
Seventeen Mile Rocks has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,963 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | |
| Growth since 2021 Census | +9.8% | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | 67th percentile nationally |
| Population density | 1,402 per km² | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, from the ABS June 2025 base | 58th percentile nationally |
| Average yearly growth, 2020 to 2025 | -0.2% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Average yearly growth, 2015 to 2025 | -0.5% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population at the 2021 Census | 2,699 | 2021 Census | |
| Residents added since the 2021 Census | 264 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026, against the 2021 Census | |
| Average yearly growth, 2022 to 2025 | +0.4% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Population growth, 2024 to 2025 | -0.3% | ABS estimated resident population series to June 2025 | |
| Land area | 2.11 km² | AreaSearch boundary analysis |
Total population for the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks was estimated to be approximately 2,963 as at Aug 2026. This is based upon an estimated resident population of 2,959 from the ABS up to June 2025.
The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks has added approximately 264 people and shown a 9.78% increase from the 2,699 people recorded at the 2021 Census period.
The population density in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is estimated at 1,404 persons per square kilometre based on the latest population estimate.
Over the past 10 years, the population in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks has shown a compound annual growth rate of -0.5% per annum.
Population growth in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is driven by: Overseas migration (54.0%), Interstate migration (46.0%), Natural increase (0.0%). The primary driver is Overseas migration, contributing 54.0% of overall population gains.
Seventeen Mile Rocks's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 years | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.5% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Children under 15 | 21.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 34 | 23.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 64 | 51.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age at the 2021 Census | 38 years | 2021 Census | |
| Aged 0 to 4 | 5.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 5 to 14 | 16.0% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 15 to 24 | 14.4% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 25 to 34 | 9.2% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 35 to 44 | 15.3% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 45 to 54 | 16.6% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 55 to 64 | 10.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 65 to 74 | 7.8% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate | |
| Aged 75 to 84 | 4.7% | ABS estimated resident population age profile (June 2025), scaled to the Aug 2026 AreaSearch estimate |
AreaSearch estimates the median age in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks at 38 years as at August 2026. That is in line with the 2021 Census figure of 38 years, on an age profile AreaSearch re-estimates for population change recorded since the Census.
At an estimated 38 years as at August 2026, Seventeen Mile Rocks is 2 years older than the Greater Brisbane 2021 Census average (36 years) and equal to the national Census average.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most over-represented age group in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 45 - 54 group, making up 16.6% of the population.
On AreaSearch estimates updated to August 2026, the most under-represented age group in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks compared to the Greater Brisbane region is the 25 - 34 group, making up 9.2% of the population.
Yes, certain age groups in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks show significant variance compared to Greater Brisbane. The most over-represented age group is 45-54 year-olds (16.6% vs 12.2%). The most under-represented age groups are 85+ year-olds (0.0% vs 1.8%) and 25-34 year-olds (9.2% vs 15.8%).
AreaSearch estimates children aged 0-14 years at 21.7% of the population in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks as at August 2026.
AreaSearch estimates people aged 65 and over at 12.5% of the population in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks as at August 2026.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 2% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median taxable income (ATO) | $80,756 a year | ATO FY-24, annual | 96th percentile nationally |
| Average taxable income | $107,695 a year | ATO FY-24, annual |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census household income / week | $2,617 | 2021 Census, weekly | 92nd percentile nationally |
| Census personal income / week | $1,137 | 2021 Census, weekly | 87th percentile nationally |
| High-income households | 43.0% | 2021 Census | |
| Census family income / week | $2,938 | 2021 Census, weekly | |
| Low-income households | 11.9% | 2021 Census |
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is approximately $86,498. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded a median of $80,756.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is approximately $115,352. The official ATO data from FY-24 recorded an average of $107,695.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated median taxable income in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is approximately $86,498 compared to $66,053 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $80,756 and $61,668 respectively.
Based on Wage Price Index adjustments to June 2026, the estimated average taxable income in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is approximately $115,352 compared to $82,596 in Greater Brisbane. The official ATO data from FY-24 shows $107,695 and $77,113 respectively.
As per the 2021 Census, the weekly household income bracket containing the largest proportion of the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks's households (~31.2% / 290 households) is the $1,500 - 2,999 cohort.
The largest weekly household income cohort in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing about 31.2% of households. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's largest household income cohort is the $1,500 - 2,999 group, representing 33.3% of its households, according to the 2021 Census.
The 2021 Census data indicates that the median household income in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is $2,617/wk.
According to the 2021 Census, the median family income in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is $2,938/wk.
The 2021 Census shows that the median personal income in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is $1,137/wk.
The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks shows a median taxpayer income of $80,756 and an average of $107,695 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-24. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $61,668 and average income of $77,113. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 7.11% since FY-24, current estimates would be approximately $86,498 (median) and $115,352 (average) as of June 2026.
The estimated disposable income in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is $9,921 per year according to AreaSearch analysis.
The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks's disposable income is $9,921 compared to $6,725 for Greater Brisbane, based on AreaSearch analysis.
Employment performance in Seventeen Mile Rocks has been broadly consistent with national averages.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Workforce participation | 70.9% | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Employed residents | 1,591 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch | |
| Daytime population | 3,241 | AreaSearch estimate of residents and workers present on a weekday | |
| Labour force | 1,652 | ABS and DEWR labour data, compiled by AreaSearch |
As of March 2026, the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks has approximately 1,591 employed residents with an unemployment rate of 3.7%. This healthy unemployment rate suggests a well-functioning labour market. Employment performance is above the national median, showing positive labour market dynamics.
As of March 2026, the unemployment rate in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks stands at 3.7%, which is 0.6 percentage points below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.3%. This lower unemployment rate suggests stronger local employment conditions. For comparison, the national unemployment rate is 4.2%.
The employment landscape in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is dominated by several key sectors. The largest employers are health care & social assistance (17.4% of employment), education & training (13.3%), and professional & technical (12.4%). Other significant employers include retail trade and public administration & safety.
Over the past year to March 2026, the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks has experienced a decline in employment, with total jobs decreasing while the labour force decreased. As a result, the unemployment rate has risen. By comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment increased and its unemployment rate rose.
The workforce participation rate in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is 70.9%, which represents the proportion of working-age residents who are either employed or actively seeking work. This high participation rate indicates strong workforce engagement and economic vitality. The local rate leading the Greater Brisbane average of 70.1%, showing similar workforce dynamics to Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks shows notable specialisation in education & training, which employs 13.3% of the local workforce compared to 9.4% across Greater Brisbane. This moderate specialisation indicates some local strength in the sector. The area also shows above-average employment in 1 other sectors, contributing to a distinctive economic profile.
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The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks's employment market shows above-average performance nationally, placing in the top half of areas assessed. Employment indicators suggest healthy labour market conditions relative to other regions. Recent job advertisement trends show the broader employment region saw a 2.9% decline, ranking 29th out of 37 regions nationally.
Seventeen Mile Rocks demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor qualifications | 28.5% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| Postgraduate qualifications | 12.2% | 2021 Census | 83rd percentile nationally |
| University qualifications | 45.2% | 2021 Census | |
| Vocational qualifications | 14.9% | 2021 Census | 20th percentile nationally |
| Graduate diploma or certificate | 4.5% | 2021 Census | 89th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced diploma or diploma | 12.2% | 2021 Census | 82nd percentile nationally |
| No post-school qualification | 27.6% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending an educational institution | 32.3% | 2021 Census | |
| Residents attending university or other higher education | 5.6% | 2021 Census | 66th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending primary school | 12.0% | 2021 Census | 80th percentile nationally |
| Residents attending secondary school | 10.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
45.2% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks have university qualifications, compared to 30.5% in Greater Brisbane.
27.6% of people aged 15 and over in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks have no formal qualifications, compared to 35.8% in Greater Brisbane.
The suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks ranks in the 99th percentile nationally for education based on AreaSearch's analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
The most common qualifications in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks are: Bachelor Degree (28.5%), Certificate (14.9%), Postgraduate (12.2%).
32.3% of the population in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is currently engaged in formal education, including 12.0% in primary school, 10.3% in secondary school, 5.6% at university (all shares of total residents).
Seventeen Mile Rocks features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household size | 2.9 people | 2021 Census | 85th percentile nationally |
| Lone-person households | 15.3% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
| Couples with children | 46.3% | 2021 Census | 91st percentile nationally |
| Couples without children | 24.9% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
| One-parent families | 11.0% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group households | 2.2% | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
| Households at the 2021 Census | 928 | 2021 Census | |
| Estimated households | 1,019 | AreaSearch estimate, Aug 2026 | |
| Family households | 82.4% | 2021 Census | 87th percentile nationally |
| Average children per family | 1.5 per family | 2021 Census | 32nd percentile nationally |
As of the 2021 Census, the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks had 928 households. Based on population growth patterns, this has grown by approximately 9.8% to an estimated 1,019 households today.
The average household size in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is 2.9 people. This compares to 2.6 in Greater Brisbane and reflects the area's household composition mix.
Family households dominate at 82.4% of all households. Non-family households consist of lone person households (15.3%), group households (2.2%), and other household types (0.0%).
Of the 765 family households, couples with children account for 46.3% of all households, couples without children at home 24.9%, and single parent families 11.0%. This mix shapes local demand for schools, family services, and housing types.
Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks shows distinct household patterns. Family households are notably over-represented at 82.4% (versus 71.7% in Greater Brisbane). Conversely, lone person households are under-represented at 15.3% compared to 23.6% in Greater Brisbane. This family-oriented profile influences local demand for family homes, schools, and children's services.
Families in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks have an average of 1.5 children, matching the Greater Brisbane average of 1.5. This influences local demand for child-related services and larger family homes.
Marriage patterns reveal 57.0% of the adult population are currently married, while 30.0% have never married. This compares to 45.0% married and 38.4% never married across Greater Brisbane.
Single-person households represent 15.3% of all households in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks, notably lower than the average for Greater Brisbane of 23.6%. This affects demand for smaller dwellings and single-person accommodation.
Group households (unrelated people sharing) account for 2.2% of households, below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.7%. This lower rate suggests less student or young professional shared accommodation.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Seventeen Mile Rocks was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born overseas | 27.1% | 2021 Census | 58th percentile nationally |
| Speak another language at home | 16.1% | 2021 Census | 56th percentile nationally |
| English only at home | 83.9% | 2021 Census | 44th percentile nationally |
| Australian citizens | 90.7% | 2021 Census | 81st percentile nationally |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 2021 Census | 41st percentile nationally |
| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents | 0.8% | 2021 Census | 33rd percentile nationally |
Seventeen Mile Rocks was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 16.1% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.1% born overseas.
The main religion in Seventeen Mile Rocks was found to be Christianity, which makes up 52.5% of people in Seventeen Mile Rocks. However, the most apparent overrepresentation was in Judaism, which comprises 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.
In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Seventeen Mile Rocks are English, comprising 26.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.2% of the population, and Other, comprising 9.3% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.8% of Seventeen Mile Rocks (vs 0.2% across Greater Brisbane), Polish at 1.4% (vs 0.5%) and Welsh at 0.8% (vs 0.5%).
27.1% of the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks population was born overseas, compared to 28.5% across Greater Brisbane.
16.1% of the population in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks speaks a language other than English at home, compared to 18.7% in Greater Brisbane.
0.8% of the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks population identifies as Australian Aboriginal, compared to 2.1% in Greater Brisbane.
90.7% of the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks population holds citizenship, compared to 83.6% in Greater Brisbane.
04Place
Housing, health, transport, local services and the reports on them.
Seventeen Mile Rocks is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rented homes | 19.5% | 2021 Census | 24th percentile nationally |
| Owned outright | 31.3% | 2021 Census | 43rd percentile nationally |
| Detached houses | 92.9% | 2021 Census | 72nd percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment | $2,156 a month | 2021 Census, monthly | 73rd percentile nationally |
| Owned with a mortgage | 49.2% | 2021 Census | 86th percentile nationally |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached, terrace and townhouses | 6.6% | 2021 Census | 42nd percentile nationally |
| Median weekly rent paid, 2021 Census | $425 | 2021 Census, weekly | 74th percentile nationally |
| Median rent as a share of median household income | 16.2% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 12th percentile nationally |
| Median mortgage repayment as a share of household income | 19.0% | 2021 Census, ratio calculated by AreaSearch | 10th percentile nationally |
| People per bedroom | 0.7 per bedroom | 2021 Census | 23rd percentile nationally |
In the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks, 31.3% of homes are owned outright, 49.2% are owned with a mortgage, and 19.5% are rented.
According to the latest data, 92.9% of dwellings in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks are houses.
In the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks, 0.5% of dwellings are apartments or units, with an additional 6.6% being semi-detached dwellings.
Outright home ownership in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks stands at 31.3%, compared to 26.7% in Greater Brisbane.
The median monthly mortgage repayment in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is $2,156, compared to $1,863 in Greater Brisbane.
The aggregate monthly housing cost in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is $1,419, which represents the average monthly cost across all housing types.
In the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks, households with mortgages typically spend 19.0% of their income on mortgage repayments, while renters spend 16.2% of their income on rent.
The average persons per bedroom ratio in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks is 0.7, indicating the level of household density.
Housing affordability in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks shows mortgage holders spending 19.0% of income on repayments (vs 23.3% in Greater Brisbane), while renters spend 16.2% of income on rent (vs 20.6% in Greater Brisbane).
The dwelling mix in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks consists of 92.9% detached houses, 6.6% semi-detached dwellings, 0.5% apartments, and 0.0% other dwelling types.
Housing in Seventeen Mile Rocks consumes approximately 12.5% of median household income ($11,332 monthly), indicating costs are highly affordable. The generally accepted benchmark is that housing should not exceed 30% of household income.
Development activity remains minimal in this area with fewer than 5 recent applications recorded.
Seventeen Mile Rocks's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private health cover | 68.3% | ATO FY 2024, private health cover | 90th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition | 72.6% | 2021 Census | 69th percentile nationally |
| Need help with daily activities | 2.9% | 2021 Census | 10th percentile nationally |
| No long-term health condition, under 65 | 76.8% | 2021 Census | 55th percentile nationally |
| Three or more long-term health conditions, under 65 | 0.6% | 2021 Census | 13th percentile nationally |
Around 68.3% of people in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks are covered by private health insurance, which compares to 56.1% in Greater Brisbane.
In the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks, 2.9% of the population is identified as requiring ongoing medical assistance. By comparison, 5.7% of people in Greater Brisbane require similar assistance.
8.5% of people in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks are diagnosed with asthma. In comparison, 8.0% of the population across Greater Brisbane is affected by asthma.
Diabetes affects 3.1% of the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks population, while in Greater Brisbane, 4.0% of people are diagnosed with diabetes.
2.1% of people in the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks have heart disease. Across Greater Brisbane,3.5% of the population is affected by heart disease.
In the suburb of Seventeen Mile Rocks, 68.3% of the population are estimated to have private health insurance. Comparatively, Greater Brisbane sees an estimated private health coverage rate of 56.1%.
From the typical resident, the nearest child care centre is 398 m away and the nearest pharmacy 570 m.
Distance from the typical resident to the nearest of each service. Every bar starts at 0 m. The nearest is orange.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amenity score | 34 out of 100 | AreaSearch proximity analysis | 34th percentile nationally |
| Nearest child care | 398 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest pharmacy | 570 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest GP | 621 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest dentist | 825 m | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest shopping centre | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest supermarket | 1.2 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest fitness centre | 1.5 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest school | 1.7 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest bank | 1.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest government service | 5.9 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident | |
| Nearest hospital | 7.4 km | AreaSearch proximity analysis, from the typical resident |
Sector reports that go deeper on these services: child care, medical, retail, aged care and specialist disability accommodation (SDA). There is 1 long day care centre with 75 places in Seventeen Mile Rocks, about 1.8 children aged 0-4 per place.
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06About this profile
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On AreaSearch's development drivers ranking, residential development activity in Seventeen Mile Rocks is exceptionally low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally.
Seventeen Mile Rocks has exceptionally high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 3% nationally.
No headline figures are reported for this area.
Median rent in Seventeen Mile Rocks is $777 a week for the 12 months to Jun 2026.
Seventeen Mile Rocks has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch.
Seventeen Mile Rocks's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms.
The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 2% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis.
Employment performance in Seventeen Mile Rocks has been broadly consistent with national averages.
Seventeen Mile Rocks demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 1% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics.
Seventeen Mile Rocks features high concentrations of couples with children and family households but relatively few lone person households, with a larger average household size than Greater Brisbane.
The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Seventeen Mile Rocks was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics.
Seventeen Mile Rocks is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership.
Seventeen Mile Rocks's residents are extremely healthy relative to locations nationally with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions.
Transport in Seventeen Mile Rocks: transport access 31/100.
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by AreaSearch, based on counts and proximity analysis.
Seventeen Mile Rocks has an estimated 2,963 residents, up 9.8% since the 2021 Census, with 43 projects tracked in the area around Seventeen Mile Rocks.
Latest estimate as at Aug 2026; other figures from the 2021 Census, ATO FY-24 and AreaSearch estimates where labelled. Updated 14 Oct 2026.
Sources: ABS Census 2021, ABS estimated resident population, ATO taxation statistics, state rental bonds and property sales records where published, and AreaSearch analysis for Seventeen Mile Rocks.
Data currency
Refreshed . Rents to Jun 2026, population and age estimated to Aug 2026, taxable income FY 2024 and projects to Jul 2025. Housing, households and cultural diversity are from the 2021 Census (next update with the 2026 Census results).
Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, and are labelled as such. Other sections were compiled 15 Oct 2026 from sources that update on their own cycles; "See the evidence" lists each source and its cycle.
SAL boundaries are defined by Australia Post and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to represent commonly-known suburb names used in postal addresses.
Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census data collection and may combine multiple suburbs or use different geographic boundaries. For a complete picture, consider both boundary types where available.
Main sources: ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32539). QuickStats reports 2021 only; the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.
This page uses Suburbs and Localities (SAL) boundaries (suburb-style geography). SAL represents commonly-known suburb names used in addresses, while Statistical Areas (SA2) are designed for census and statistical reporting. Even when sharing the same name, SAL and SA2 boundaries often cover different geographic areas with different populations.
AreaSearch compiles this page from official and industry sources, including ABS, Geoscience Australia, GNAF, ATO, State governments, Valuer General, Rental Board and Infrastructure Australia, then calculates statistics for the boundary shown, and ranks, growth rates and benchmarks itself. Property sales come from the state valuation authority, rents from state rental bond lodgements, development applications from council and state planning portals, school data from ACARA, and public transport from state transport departments. Infrastructure projects and development applications also include sites in the surrounding area, labelled as such.
No. Most of this page is built beyond the Census. Dated for this area: population (Aug 2026), age profile (Aug 2026), infrastructure projects (Jul 2025) and income (FY 2024). Compiled with this profile from sources that publish on their own cycles: development and approvals, property sales and rents, employment, education, transport, health and services and amenities. Only housing, households and cultural diversity remain wholly Census-based, because no more current small-area dataset exists for those measures.
Key demographics and figures for Seventeen Mile Rocks from the 2021 Census, ATO taxpayer data and AreaSearch estimates and analysis. Each topic has its own table of key figures beside the section it belongs to, and each row names its source and date. The percentile compares Seventeen Mile Rocks with every neighbourhood-sized area across Australia (ABS SA2 areas): a higher percentile means more of that measure than most, not necessarily better.
| Measure | Value | Source and date | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport access | 31 out of 100 | AreaSearch transport analysis of timetable data | 31st percentile nationally |
| Vehicles per dwelling | 1.7 per dwelling | 2021 Census | |
| Working residents who worked from home | 29.3% | 2021 Census, taken during COVID-19 restrictions |
Source: AreaSearch (areasearch.com.au) compiled from ABS Census 2021, ATO and other public sources.
