Strathpine

Population growth drivers in Strathpine are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

The population of Strathpine is estimated at around 11,468 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 821 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,647 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 11,456 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 89 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,595 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Strathpine has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 42.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the suburb expected to increase by 5,571 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 51.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Strathpine has seen around 12 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 64 homes. In FY-26 so far, there have been 3 approvals. The average new residents per year for every home built between FY-21 and FY-25 is 18.6. Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $45.5 million.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Strathpine has significantly lower construction levels, which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Recent construction comprises 57% detached houses and 43% townhouses or apartments. By 2041, Strathpine is expected to grow by approximately 5,923 residents.

Looking ahead, Strathpine is expected to grow by 5,923 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects that may impact the region. Notable ones include The Country Club Hotel & Entertainment Complex, Innova Strathpine, Samsonvale Road Residential Developments, and Quinbrook Supernode Data Centre & BESS (Supernode). The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Strathpine faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Strathpine has a skilled workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 10.1% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%. As of September 2025, 6,108 residents are employed, while the unemployment rate is 6.1%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Strathpine is 73.6%, slightly above Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 13.7% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction, with retail trade being particularly strong at 1.2 times the regional level. However, professional & technical services employ only 6.0% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%.

Many Strathpine residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.3%, while the labour force grew by 5.1%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying rates across industries. Applying these projections to Strathpine's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Strathpine's median taxpayer income was $48,077 and average was $55,263 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is lower than the national average, with Greater Brisbane having a median income of $58,236 and average of $72,799. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $52,841 and average $60,740, based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91%. Census data indicates incomes rank modestly in Strathpine, between the 37th and 38th percentiles. Income analysis shows that 37.8% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, mirroring the broader area where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 82.9% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 38th percentile.

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

Strathpine's dwelling structure at the latest Census showed 82.3% houses and 17.7% other dwellings, compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Strathpine was higher than Brisbane metro at 28.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.3% and rented ones at 31.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,603, lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Strathpine was $370, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Strathpine's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were less than the national figure of $375.

Strathpine features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.8% of all households, including 30.2% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.2%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 18.0%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are held by 40.4% of residents aged 15+, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (29.9%). Educational participation is high, with 27.8% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.0%), secondary (7.6%), and tertiary (4.2%) levels.

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.0% in primary education, 7.6% in secondary education, and 4.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Strathpine has 52 active public transport stops, offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 routes, collectively facilitating 2739 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 202 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 82%, while train accounts for 12%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.4.

According to the 2021 Census, 13.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 391 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Strathpine is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Strathpine faces significant health challenges according to AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (~5,630 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (10.9%) and asthma (8.9%). Conversely, 64.0% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, lower than the 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents face notable health challenges with higher chronic condition rates. The area has 17.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,949 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Strathpine's cultural diversity was above average, with 14.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 25.2% born overseas. Christianity dominated Strathpine's religious landscape, comprising 49.2%. However, the 'Other' religion category had a slightly higher representation in Strathpine at 1.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the top group at 27.7%, followed by Australian at 25.6% and Other at 9.0%. Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Samoan was overrepresented at 1.4% (vs regional 0.9%), New Zealand at 1.2% (vs 1.0%) and Maori at 1.4% (vs 1.1%).

Strathpine's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Strathpine's median age is 37 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Strathpine has a higher percentage of 75-84 year-olds (6.6%) but fewer 15-24 year-olds (12.4%). In the 2021 Census, the 75 to 84 age group grew from 5.1% to 6.6%, while the 25 to 34 cohort declined from 15.1% to 14.2%. By 2041, Strathpine's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 45 to 54 cohort is expected to grow by 70%, adding 949 residents to reach a total of 2,303.