Yeerongpilly

An assessment of population growth drivers in Yeerongpilly reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of Yeerongpilly is around 2,296, reflecting a 12.9% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,033. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,295 based on latest ERP data release by ABS (June 2024) and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density is 1,183 persons per square kilometer, in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Yeerongpilly's growth exceeded the SA3 area average of 9.3% and the national average, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, the suburb is expected to expand by 174 persons, reflecting a gain of 2.0% over the 17 years based on aggregated SA2-level projections.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Yeerongpilly when compared nationally

Yeerongpilly has seen approximately 50 new homes approved annually based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 254 homes were approved, with an additional 4 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 0.3 new residents per year have arrived for each new home over the past five financial years.

This indicates that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing buyers more options and potentially enabling population growth beyond current expectations. The average value of new dwellings being developed is $613,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, there have been $3.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yeerongpilly shows 239.0% higher construction activity per person, indicating strong developer confidence in the location and ample choice for buyers. New building activity comprises 16.0% detached houses and 84.0% medium and high-density housing, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns (currently 51.0% houses). This may suggest diminishing developable land availability and a response to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 29 people per approval, Yeerongpilly reflects a developing area.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Yeerongpilly is expected to grow by 45 residents through to 2041, with current construction levels potentially meeting demand and enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Parkside Yeronga, Yeerongpilly Green, Moorooka Station Upgrade, and Evergreen, Park Road Yeronga. The following list details those most relevant.

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Yeerongpilly has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Yeerongpilly has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 5.4% as of September 2025. This is 1.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation is at 70.7%, similar to Greater Brisbane's level. According to Census responses, 27.0% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area has a high specialization in education & training, with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level.

In contrast, construction employs only 4.4% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The ratio of 0.8 workers per resident indicates a higher than normal level of local employment opportunities. Over the past year, from September 2024 to September 2025, the labour force increased by 0.7%, while employment declined by 0.2%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane where employment rose by 3.8% and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yeerongpilly's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.7% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Yeerongpilly has a high national median income of $63,724 and an average income of $93,617. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $70,039 (median) and $102,894 (average). According to the 2021 Census, Yeerongpilly's household, family, and personal incomes rank highly nationally, between the 87th and 87th percentiles. The earnings profile shows that 31.7% of locals (727 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, similar to metropolitan patterns where 33.3% fall into this range. Notably, 39.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.4% of income, with residents ranking in the 88th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Yeerongpilly displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Yeerongpilly's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.6% houses and 49.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yeerongpilly was at 19.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.5% and rented ones at 42.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Yeerongpilly was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Yeerongpilly's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $395 compared to the national figure of $375.

Yeerongpilly features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households compose 67.6% of all households, including 31.2% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households account for 32.4%, with lone person households at 24.1% and group households comprising 8.2%. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Yeerongpilly demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Yeerongpilly's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of 2016, 52.8% of its residents aged 15 years and above held university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 33.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%).

Vocational pathways account for 22.5% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas comprising 9.8% and certificates making up 12.7%. Educational participation is particularly high in Yeerongpilly, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of 2016. This includes 11.6% in tertiary education, 8.1% in primary education, and 6.8% pursuing secondary education.

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

Yeerongpilly has 25 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 30 routes, collectively facilitating 3,987 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 118 meters from the nearest stop. The area, predominantly residential, sees most residents commuting outward. Cars remain the dominant mode at 66%, followed by train at 17% and bus at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 27.0% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 569 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 159 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Yeerongpilly is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Yeerongpilly shows better-than-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups have low prevalence of common health conditions. The area has a notably high private health cover rate at approximately 64% (1,476 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 11.3% and 7.7% of residents respectively. A total of 71.5% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are largely typical. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.1% (300 people), compared to 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes rank even higher than the general population nationally.

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

Yeerongpilly's cultural diversity was above average, with 24.7% of its population born overseas and 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Yeerongpilly, accounting for 41.3% of people. Buddhism had an overrepresentation in Yeerongpilly, comprising 2.7% compared to 2.0% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (26.0%), Australian (21.8%), and Irish (10.7%). Notably, Russian (0.7%) was overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.3%. Scottish representation was also higher at 9.1% versus 7.4%, and Vietnamese was slightly overrepresented at 1.5% compared to 0.8%.

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

Yeerongpilly's median age in 2021 was 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, which is slightly younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yeerongpilly had a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (18.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.9%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, Yeerongpilly's residents aged by an average of 1 year, with the median age rising from 34 to 35 years. During this period, the percentage of residents aged 75-84 increased from 2.6% to 4.9%, and those aged 65-74 increased from 5.7% to 7.2%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 20.0% to 18.5%, and those aged 15-24 dropped from 15.0% to 13.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Yeerongpilly. The 75-84 age group is projected to grow by 43%, adding 48 residents and reaching a total of 161. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 55% of the projected growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 15-24 age groups are expected to experience population declines.