Pullenvale (Qld)

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Based on statistical analyses of geographic updates from the ABS alongside address registries verified by Districts since the Census, Pullenvale has an estimated residency of 3,376 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a gains of 100 people (3.1%) compared to the 2021 Census, which registered 3,276 residents. This shift is calculated from the resident population of 3,376, calculated by Districts using the ABS release of June 2025 data and subsequent address verification. This count indicates a density of 172 persons per square kilometer, which points to low crowding and potential for future expansion. The suburb of Pullenvale's growth of 3.1% since the census is 2.4 percentage points behind the broader SA3 area (5.5%), indicating solid local demand. Recent population gains were mostly driven by incoming international migration, accounting for about 53.0% of the overall increase.

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The local workforce is highly educated, featuring a strong concentration of professionals and a very low unemployment rate of 2.0%, derived from regional data aggregated by Districts. In March 2026, 1,812 residents were employed, and the jobless rate was 2.3% lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.3%, while workforce participation was slightly lower at 67.2% compared to 70.4% in Greater Brisbane. Census records indicate that 40.1% of working residents operated from home, though this figure was likely influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Based on postcode-level data published by the ATO for the 2023 financial year, Pullenvale's median taxpayer income stands at $70,846, alongside an average of $110,354. These figures place the area in the highest national percentiles, comparing to a median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 in Greater Brisbane. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates point to approximately $78,894 (median) and $122,890 (average) as of March 2026. According to the Census, household, family, and individual incomes in Pullenvale rank between the 91st and 99th percentiles nationwide. The highest income tier of $4000+ dominates the local market at 52.2% (1,762 people), contrasting with the wider metropolitan region where the - bracket is most common at . High earners are highly represented, with making more than per week, showing strong local purchasing power. Residents retain of their income after paying for housing, and the area is placed in the th decile on the SEIFA index.

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Residential structures in Pullenvale at the time of the latest Census consisted of 99.3% standalone houses and 0.7% alternative housing options, such as townhouses, apartments, or other structures, compared to 73.5% standalone houses and 26.5% other dwellings in metropolitan Brisbane. Homeownership rates were significantly higher than the Brisbane metro average, sitting at 40.2%, with the remaining properties occupied under a mortgage (54.1%) or rented (5.7%). The median monthly mortgage payment was $3,033, which is notably higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $685, compared to metropolitan Brisbane averages of $1,863 for mortgages and $380 for rent. Nationally, Pullenvale's mortgage costs are much higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent prices are well above the national median of $375.

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Families make up the vast majority of households at 91.6%, consisting of couples with children at 57.5%, couples without children at 28.2%, and single-parent households at 5.3%. Non-family households account for the remaining 8.4%, with single-person households representing 7.7% and group housing making up 1.0%. The median household size is 3.2 occupants, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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Levels of educational attainment in Pullenvale are much higher than broader benchmarks, with 53.2% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% nationally. This educational profile positions the local population well for professional roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 32.2%, followed by postgraduate study at 16.9% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational courses account for 22.0% of qualifications among residents aged 15+, consisting of advanced diplomas (10.7%) and certificate qualifications (11.3%).

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Health indicators show very strong outcomes across Pullenvale, based on mortality data and chronic condition prevalence, which reveal low rates of common illnesses across age groups, combined with a high rate of private health insurance coverage at roughly 71% of the population (2,394 people). This is higher than the 55.8% seen in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

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Pullenvale displays above-average levels of cultural diversity, with 11.3% of the community speaking a non-English language at home and 30.5% born outside Australia. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 50.7% of residents. The most distinct relative difference is seen in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local population, compared to 0.1% across the Greater Brisbane area.

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The median age of 43 in Pullenvale is higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the national median of 38. The 45 - 54 age bracket is highly represented at 17.7% of the population, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is lower at 4.8%. The proportion of residents aged 45 - 54 is above the national average of 12.0%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 15.6% to 18.0%, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 18.9% to 17.7%. Demographic projections for 2041 show shifts, with the 75 to group set to increase by ( people), rising from to . The combined cohorts aged and over are expected to make up of total population growth, pointing to an aging profile, while the to and to brackets are projected to shrink.

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Pullenvale currently has an estimated 104 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 59 children aged 0-2 and 39 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 9% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 16% by 2041 (to approximately 87 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 386. Birth rates in the area have averaged 6.3 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a low rate (among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally).