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 May 2026, the estimated population of Yeerongpilly is around 2,327 people. This figure represents a growth of 294 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,033. The increase was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 46 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,199 persons per square kilometer. Yeerongpilly's growth rate of 14.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth being positive factors.

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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. 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 for each age cohort. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb of Yeerongpilly is expected to increase its population by 188 persons to reach a total of approximately 2,515 individuals by the year 2041. This projected growth reflects an overall increase of 8.1% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Yeerongpilly among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Yeerongpilly averaged approximately 48 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 244 homes were approved, with a further 7 approved in FY-26. The average population increase per dwelling built over these years was 0.9 people.

This indicates that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, providing ample buyer choice and capacity for population growth beyond current forecasts. The average construction value of new properties was $613,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market. In FY-26, $3.8 million in commercial development approvals were recorded. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yeerongpilly has 219.0% higher construction activity per person, indicating strong developer confidence. New developments consist of 15.0% detached dwellings and 85.0% attached dwellings, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix of 51.0% houses. Yeerongpilly is classified as a developing area with around 33 people per approval.

Future projections estimate an addition of 188 residents by 2041, suggesting that current construction levels should adequately meet demand and potentially enable growth beyond current forecasts.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely to impact this region. Notable ones include Parkside Yeronga, Yeerongpilly Green, Evergreen, Park Road Yeronga, and Clapham Yard Stabling Facility. The following details those expected to be most relevant.

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The employment landscape in Yeerongpilly shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Yeerongpilly has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 5.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2%. As of December 2025, 1,308 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 1.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 27.0% of residents work from home, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training has a particularly high employment share, at 1.7 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction is under-represented, with only 4.4% of Yeerongpilly's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.8 indicates above-normal local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, labour force by 2.0%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a drop in unemployment of 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly by industry sector. 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, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Yeerongpilly suburb had a median income among taxpayers of $63,724 with average income standing at $93,617. These figures are among the highest in Australia compared to Greater Brisbane's levels of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates would be approximately $70,963 (median) and $104,252 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Yeerongpilly, between the 87th and 87th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows 31.7% of population (737 individuals) fall within $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to surrounding region at 33.3%. Economic strength indicated by 39.2% of households earning over $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses account for 14.4% of income while strong earnings place residents in the 88th percentile for disposable income. 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 dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 50.6% houses and 49.4% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Brisbane metropolitan area's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Yeerongpilly was at 19.5%, with the remaining dwellings being mortgaged (38.5%) or rented (42.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure stood at $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Yeerongpilly's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 make up the remaining 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 high, with 52.8% of its residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications. This percentage exceeds Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. The area's strong educational background is highlighted by the prevalence of bachelor degrees (33.8%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.3%). Vocational pathways are also prominent, comprising 22.5% of qualifications among residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas accounting for 9.8% and certificates for 12.7%.

Educational participation in the area is high, with 31.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. 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 serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 30 different routes that together facilitate 3,987 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 118 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel 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, a high 27.0% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 569 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 159 weekly trips per 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 64% of the total population (1,496 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 11.3 and 7.7% of residents respectively. 71.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 13.5% of residents aged 65 and over (314 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 24.7% of its population born overseas and 17.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yeerongpilly, comprising 41.3% of people. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 2.7% versus 2.0%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.0%), Australian (21.8%), and Irish (10.7%). Notably, Russian (0.7%) and Scottish (9.1%) ethnicities are overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 7.4%, respectively. Vietnamese ethnicity is also slightly higher at 1.5%.

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

Yeerongpilly's median age is 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 has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (19.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (10.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population share of those aged 75-84 has increased from 2.6% to 5.0%, while the 65-74 age group has risen from 5.7% to 7.3%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has decreased from 15.0% to 13.5%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Yeerongpilly, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 age group (22%), adding 60 residents to reach a total of 340. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts.