Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile
Indooroopilly
7 km²
A highly advantaged and educated hub, Indooroopilly stands out among similar areas for its exceptional professional profile and urban amenity. This is a young, cosmopolitan community where the typical resident is just 33, and more than half of adults hold a university degree. Its character is shaped by a large overseas-born population and a strong shift toward high-income earners, with nearly 30% of households earning over $3,000 a week. It is a dynamic, high-growth suburb that blends academic achievement with an active, mobile population.
Indooroopilly's schools draw a community as advantaged as its high household incomes suggest.
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The area is noticeably younger than the state and national average, with a typical age of 33. While the population grew by 15% since 2011, the proportion of seniors is well below the national figure at 12.3%.
A strong international presence defines the suburb, with 42.1% of people born overseas, far above the national average of 27.7%. This has risen by 8.1 percentage points since 2011, with Chinese and Indian births being common.
Reflecting its diverse birthplace, 35.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is far above the state figure. This trend rose 11 percentage points since 2011, with Mandarin being the most common non-English language.
The community is more likely to be non-religious than most areas, with 46.0% reporting no religion. This figure has risen sharply by 16 percentage points since 2011.
Education levels are among the highest for its level, with 54.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also far above the national average at 86.4%.
Weekly incomes are higher than most areas, with the typical family earning $2,498. High earners are common here, as 19.8% of people earn $2,000 or more per week, a figure well above the national average.
Residents are generally healthier than those in other areas, with long-term health conditions reported at 22.2%, well below the state average. Only 2.8% of people need help with daily activities.
Volunteering is much more common here than in most areas at 19.6%, though this is 5 percentage points lower than it was in 2011. Around 10.1% of people provide unpaid care.
The First Nations community is small, making up 0.9% of the population. However, Year 12 completion among this group is far above the national average at 69.0%.
Families are typical in size, with 2.5 people per home. One-parent families (12.1%) and people living alone (22.9%) are both less common than in most other areas.
Rental properties are far more common than the national average at 44.6%, and typical weekly rents of $440 are much higher than elsewhere. Detached houses are also far less common, with apartments making up 45.2% of the housing stock.
Public transport use is well above the national average, supported by a high number of stops and routes. This is consistent with a high rate of working from home (29.0%) and a smaller number of households without a car compared to 2011.
The suburb is highly mobile, with 61.4% of people moving in the last five years, far above the national figure. Recent overseas arrivals make up nearly 30% of the population.
A high proportion of the workforce is in professional and technical roles, with 42.5% of residents working as professionals. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, which is about the same as the state and national figures.
The area is among the most advantaged in the country, ranking in the top 10% overall. It has the highest possible score for education and job skills.
The local climate sees far more rainfall than the Queensland average, reaching 1,144mm annually. Average maximum temperatures are slightly lower than the state average.
Described as a walker's paradise, the suburb has a walkability score of 8.2. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and schools.