Park Ridge South (Qld)

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Drawing from ABS population revisions for the surrounding region alongside address validations performed by Districts after the Census, the population of the suburb of Park Ridge South is estimated at roughly 1,717 as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 37 people (2.2%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 1,680 people. This shift is calculated based on the resident population of 1,717, which Districts estimated after evaluating the ABS June 2025 release of estimated resident population statistics and incorporating 1 validated new address since the Census. Such population numbers translate to a density ratio of 182 persons per square kilometer, indicating substantial space per resident and capacity for prospective development. Overseas migration served as the main driver of local population growth, accounting for approximately 63.0% of the overall population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Park Ridge South is home to a balanced workforce of both white and blue collar workers, with construction representing a notably large share, and an unemployment rate of just 3.3%, according to aggregated statistical area data from Districts. In March 2026937 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate sat 1.0% below the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, and the workforce participation rate was slightly below the norm (67.9% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane). Census figures show that a minor 13.3% of workers performed their duties from home, though the influence of COVID-19 lockdowns must be taken into account.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Park Ridge South are below national averages, with a median of $45,481 and an average of $50,239. This is lower than the Greater Brisbane median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $50,648 for the median and $55,946 for the average as of March 2026. According to the Census, household income is situated at the 63rd percentile ($1,965 per week), whereas individual income ranks at the 29th percentile. Income distribution shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 range is the most common, accounting for 34.8% of residents (597 people), which is close to the regional rate where this group accounts for . After paying for housing, residents keep of their earnings, indicating healthy disposable income.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing mix in the suburb of Park Ridge South consisted of 99.4% detached houses and 0.6% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), whereas Brisbane metro recorded 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The rate of outright home ownership in the suburb of Park Ridge South was much higher than the Brisbane metro average, sitting at 41.8%, while the remaining homes were either mortgaged (45.2%) or rented (13.0%). The median monthly mortgage payment in the area was lower than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, coming in at $1,800, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $453, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Park Ridge South are below the Australian average of $1,863, but rents are considerably higher than the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 85.4%, consisting of couples with children (40.3%), couples without children (32.6%), and single-parent homes (11.8%). Non-family households account for the remaining 14.6%, which is made up of single-person households at 12.6% and group houses at 2.7%. The median household size of 3.1 residents is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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The area experiences low rates of higher education, with university qualification levels (13.0%) sitting far below the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents a challenge but also an opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher qualification at 9.9%, followed by postgraduate degrees (1.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.2%). Vocational and technical training is very common, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas (8.9%) and certificates (28.6%).

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Public transport analysis indicates there is 1 active transport stop in the suburb of Park Ridge South, which is serviced by buses. This stop is connected to 1 route, which provides a combined 201 weekly passenger journeys. Transport options are considered limited, with residents living an average of 1450 meters away from the nearest public transport link. Due to its residential character, most working residents travel out of the area for employment, with cars being the primary mode of travel for 94% of workers. Household vehicle ownership averages 2.5 cars per home, which is above the regional average. A relatively low 13.3% of workers worked from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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The suburb of Park Ridge South faces notable public health challenges, according to Districts data on mortality and chronic condition prevalence, with typical health issues common across most cohorts and particularly elevated among older residents. The proportion of residents with private health insurance is low, sitting at roughly 47% of the population (~808 people). This compares to 55.8% for Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Park Ridge South displays higher than average levels of cultural diversity, with 22.8% of residents born outside Australia and 12.6% speaking a non-English language at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 51.4% of the population. The most visible statistical divergence is in the Other religious category, which accounts for 2.2% of the population, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

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With a median age of 45, the suburb of Park Ridge South is considerably older than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket has strong representation at 17.2% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 25 - 34 bracket is less common at 7.9%. This concentration of residents aged 55 - 64 is also above the national rate of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has increased from 12.9% to 15.0% of the population, and the 0 to 4 group grew from 4.0% to 5.4%. Conversely, the 45 to group decreased from to , and the to group declined from to . Demographic models suggest that the age structure of the suburb of Park Ridge South will change significantly by . The to cohort is projected to lead this shift, growing by ( people) to reach up from . The aging trend is pronounced, with residents aged + accounting for the entirety of projected population growth. In contrast, the to and to cohorts are expected to experience population declines.

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Park Ridge South currently has an estimated 92 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 50 children aged 0-2 and 33 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 37% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 20% by 2041 (to approximately 74 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 179. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.7 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.