Rochedale - Burbank · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity in Rochedale - Burbank

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

A massive 170% population surge since 2011 has transformed Rochedale - Burbank into a much younger area. The typical resident is now just 34, which is noticeably younger than the national figure of 38. This rapid growth has shifted the local balance, with a high number of children and far fewer seniors than in most other places.

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📍 Rochedale - Burbank, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Rochedale - Burbank sits — Total population

11,020 ▲ +170.3%
  • 1–1: 40 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 0 areas
  • 3–4: 12 areas
  • 4–6: 6 areas
  • 6–9: 9 areas
  • 9–13: 10 areas
  • 13–19: 7 areas
  • 19–27: 17 areas
  • 27–39: 6 areas
  • 39–56: 5 areas
  • 56–81: 4 areas
  • 81–116: 1 area
  • 116–168: 5 areas
  • 168–242: 3 areas
  • 242–349: 4 areas
  • 349–503: 2 areas
  • 503–725: 9 areas
  • 725–1,045: 3 areas
  • 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
  • 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
  • 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
  • 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
  • 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
  • 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
  • 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
  • 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
  • 19,501–28,116: 231 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Rochedale - Burbank — higher than 58% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Rochedale - Burbank11,020
4156, QLD 3,388
Queensland 5,156,138
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The population grew by 6,943 people to reach 11,020, making it larger than about 58% of similar areas. This growth is reflected in the typical age, which dropped from 40 in 2011 to 34 in 2021.

11,020 ▲ +170.3%

Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 4,077
  • 2016: 6,323
  • 2021: 11,020

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

34 yrs ▼ -15.0%

Younger than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 40 yrs
  • 2016: 35 yrs
  • 2021: 34 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 24.1% of the population, which is well above the national figure of 18.2%. In contrast, people aged 65 and over represent only 8.8%, a figure well below both Queensland and Australia.

8.8% ▼ -29.1%

Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 12.4%
  • 2016: 9.9%
  • 2021: 8.8%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

24.1% ▲ +12.9%

Higher than 91% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 21.3%
  • 2016: 21.6%
  • 2021: 24.1%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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In Rochedale - Burbank, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 33%, followed by Children (0–14) (24%) and Older adults (45–64) (22%).

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

Most residents are married (62.9%), while those in de facto relationships make up 6.8%, which is well below the national figure of 11.5%. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people account for 0.7% of the population, which is much lower than most areas.

0.7% ▼ -5.8%

Lower than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 0.8%
  • 2016: 0.7%
  • 2021: 0.7%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

6.8% ▲ +17.1%

Lower than 89% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 5.8%
  • 2016: 5.3%
  • 2021: 6.8%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Rochedale - Burbank, Married is the majority at 63%; Never married is next at 28%.

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 31 males; 85+: 27 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 46 males; 80–84: 37 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 96 males; 75–79: 86 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 109 males; 70–74: 137 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 208 males; 65–69: 197 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 216 males; 60–64: 242 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 266 males; 55–59: 299 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 303 males; 50–54: 306 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 368 males; 45–49: 392 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 455 males; 40–44: 483 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 525 males; 35–39: 578 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 454 males; 30–34: 522 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 298 males; 25–29: 334 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 333 males; 20–24: 292 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 367 males; 15–19: 354 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 462 males; 10–14: 419 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 464 males; 5–9: 474 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 430 males; 0–4: 406 females

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Rochedale - Burbank [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/303031064/rochedale-burbank/topic/demographics-identity