15,394 ▲ +1.8%
Higher than 77% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 15,121
- 2016: 15,452
- 2021: 15,394
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Rochedale South - Priestdale · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Rochedale South - Priestdale
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
Over half of the 15,394 people in Rochedale South - Priestdale are married, reflecting a community with a strong focus on family. It is a relatively young area where children make up over 21% of the population. This family-oriented profile is seen in a typical age of 37, which is slightly lower than the national figure.
15,394
▲ +1.8%
- 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 South - Priestdale — higher than 77% of areas.
| Rochedale South - Priestdale | 15,394 |
|---|---|
| 4127, QLD | 27,206 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The total population grew by about 273 people since 2011 to reach 15,394. While the typical resident is now 37, this is 2 years older than it was in 2011.
37 yrs ▲ +5.7%
Younger than 64% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 35 yrs
- 2016: 36 yrs
- 2021: 37 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 21.1% of the population, which is much higher than most similar areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of people aged 65 and over is 15.5%, a figure that is a little below the national average but has risen 4.8 points since 2011.
15.5% ▲ +44.4%
Lower than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 10.8%
- 2016: 14.1%
- 2021: 15.5%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
21.1% ▲ +3.1%
Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 20.5%
- 2016: 21.1%
- 2021: 21.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Rochedale South - Priestdale, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 29%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (23%) and Children (0–14) (21%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.0% of the community, which is a little below the Queensland figure. Those in de facto relationships account for 10.2%, a result that is lower than most similar areas.
2.0% ▲ +42.5%
Lower than 52% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 1.4%
- 2016: 1.6%
- 2021: 2.0%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
10.2% ▲ +6.0%
Lower than 72% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: 9.6%
- 2016: 10.2%
- 2021: 10.2%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Rochedale South - Priestdale, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 33%.
Age & sex structure
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 South - Priestdale [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/311061332/rochedale-south-priestdale/topic/demographics-identity