Indooroopilly (Qld)

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Based on demographic assessments of ABS statistics for the surrounding region and recent residential addresses verified by Districts subsequent to the Census, the suburb of Indooroopilly has an estimated population of approximately 15,660 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 2,038 residents (15.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 13,622 individuals. The variation is calculated from a resident population of 15,650, projected by Districts using the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) along with 286 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This population level yields a density of 2,263 persons per square kilometer, exceeding the typical ratio observed across Australian locations evaluated by Districts. The 15.0% expansion in the suburb of Indooroopilly since the 2021 census outpaced the SA4 region (8.3%) and the national benchmark, positioning it as a local growth frontrunner. The upward population trajectory was chiefly propelled by net overseas migration, which accounted for roughly of the overall population rise in recent times.

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The workforce of the suburb of Indooroopilly is highly educated, featuring a strong contingent of professional service workers and an unemployment rate of 4.6%, according to Districts aggregates of local statistical datasets. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 8,225 while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.3%, and labor market participation was notably lower (65.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.4%). Census data showed that a high proportion of residents, 33.5%, worked from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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According to the latest postcode ATO statistics aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023, the suburb of Indooroopilly has a median taxpayer income of $57,405 and an average income of $100,758. This is exceptionally high on a national scale, contrasting with a median of $58,236 and an average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated figures for March 2026 would be roughly $63,926 for the median and $112,204 for the average. The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes in the suburb of Indooroopilly place it around the 70th percentile of the country. Income breakdown shows that the weekly income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 contains 33.2% of the population (5,199 residents), which aligns with the regional proportion of in the same range. A substantial of individuals earn weekly incomes exceeding showing affluent pockets that support local business. Expensive housing costs account for of total income, yet high earnings keep disposable income at the nd percentile, and the local SEIFA income index ranks in the th decile.

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Residential housing structure in the suburb of Indooroopilly at the time of the latest Census consisted of 46.7% separate houses and 53.3% alternative dwellings (townhouses, apartments, and other housing formats), compared to 73.5% separate houses and 26.5% alternative dwellings in the Brisbane metropolitan area. Outright home ownership in the suburb of Indooroopilly stood at 29.0%, which was higher than the Brisbane metro rate, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (25.9%) or rented (45.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the suburb was recorded at $2,058, well above the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, and the median weekly rent was $440 compared to metro averages of $1,863 and $380 respectively. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Indooroopilly are notably higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and median rents are well above the national benchmark of $375.

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Family households make up the majority at 66.6% of all households, consisting of 31.5% couples with children, 23.2% couples without children, and 9.7% single parent families. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 33.4%, with lone person households representing 23.1% and group households making up 10.4% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 persons is slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Levels of educational attainment in the suburb of Indooroopilly are well above broader averages, with 58.0% of residents aged 15+ holding a tertiary degree, compared to 25.7% across QLD and 30.4% nationwide. This major educational lead positions the local population well for knowledge-intensive roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 34.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (19.6%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational training makes up 17.2% of qualifications for those aged 15+ – consisting of advanced diplomas (7.9%) and certificates (9.3%).

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Public transport analysis shows 85 active transit points operating in the suburb of Indooroopilly, including both trains and buses. These stops are served by 117 different routes, which together provide 5,605 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is classified as excellent, with residents living an average of 161 meters from their nearest transit point. Being a mostly residential locality, the majority of working residents commute elsewhere - private vehicles remain the primary mode of travel at 65%, with 15% using trains and 10% taking buses. Car ownership stands at an average of 1.1 per household, which is lower than the regional average. A high proportion of residents, 33.5%, work from home (based on the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era conditions).

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Health metrics reflect outstanding profiles throughout the suburb of Indooroopilly, based on Districts assessments of mortality data and chronic illness incidence which show a very low occurrence of common health conditions across all age cohorts, while private health insurance coverage is exceptionally high, encompassing approximately 67% of the population (10,510 residents). This compares to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Indooroopilly records high measures of cultural diversity, with 36.0% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 43.1% born in another country. The primary religious affiliation is Christianity, representing 37.0% of the community. However, the most pronounced statistical divergence is seen in Hinduism, which represents 7.0% of the population, compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 33 years, the suburb of Indooroopilly has a younger population than Greater Brisbane's average of 36, and is also younger than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, the suburb of Indooroopilly has a larger proportion of young people aged 15 - 24 (20.5%) but fewer people aged 55 - 64 (7.7%). The concentration of 15 - 24 year-olds is higher than the national figure of 12.7%. Since the 2021 Census, the 25 to 34 age bracket has risen from 14.9% to 17.3% of the population, and the 15 to 24 group has expanded from 18.9% to 20.5%. By contrast, the to age cohort has fallen from to , and the to cohort declined from to . Projections indicate that the age profile in the suburb of Indooroopilly will shift by . The to cohort is expected to grow the fastest, rising and adding residents to total . The to group is projected to see slower growth of , adding children.

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Indooroopilly currently has an estimated 516 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 295 children aged 0-2 and 197 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 10% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 7% by 2041 (to approximately 551 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,545. Birth rates in the area have averaged 5.1 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.