Suburb report · QLD 4068
Indooroopilly
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Population
15,421
Indooroopilly suburb profile
Who lives in Indooroopilly
Indooroopilly is 6km from central Brisbane, close enough to count as inner Brisbane. Indooroopilly is one of the most populous suburbs in Queensland, with 15,421 residents, more than 94% of the state's suburbs. By population it is number 33 of 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD. At a median age of 31, Indooroopilly is among the youngest fifth of Queensland suburbs. Against the 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, it is older than 29 and younger than 276.
Income and home ownership
Households earn a median $115,600 a year, above the $98,100 of the median Queensland suburb. Among the 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 152 report a higher median household income. 54.8% of households own their home and 45.2% rent, below the 69.2% ownership of the median Queensland suburb. 234 of the 317 suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD have a higher ownership share.
Household mix
At the 2021 Census, 5,152 households lived in Indooroopilly, more than in 93% of Queensland suburbs. The household mix leans to families: families with children 43.3%, couples without children 23.2%, people living alone 23.1% and group households 10.4%. Among suburbs within 40km of the Brisbane CBD, 100 of 317 have a smaller share of families with children than Indooroopilly. The share of group households, 10.4%, is higher than in 96% of Queensland suburbs. Couples without children are scarce at 23.2%, fewer than in 86% of Queensland suburbs.
Housing supply
92 new dwellings were approved across the Indooroopilly statistical area in the year to June 2025, 32% below its 2020 to 2024 average of 136 a year. The Indooroopilly statistical area had 15,496 residents in 2025 and closely matches Indooroopilly. That is 5.9 approvals per 1,000 residents of that area, heavier than 70% of Queensland statistical areas. Over the 6 years to June 2025, annual approvals ranged from 35 in 2024 to 211 in 2021.
Population trend
From 2020 to 2025, the Indooroopilly statistical area put on 12% more residents, against 9.7% for Queensland as a whole. The median Queensland statistical area grew 6.3% over the same 5 years, 5.7 points slower than this one. It ranks at the 80th percentile of Queensland statistical areas for population growth over the period. Growth was strongest in the year to 2023 (5%) and weakest in the year to 2021 (-1%).
Against its neighbours
The sharpest contrast among the nearby suburbs is Chapel Hill, where the owner-occupied share is 86.1% compared with 54.8% here. On the median age, Toowong comes closest to Indooroopilly: 29 against 31. St Lucia sits 2km away, with a median household income of $100,300 against $115,600 here.
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Demographics
ABS Data by Region to 2025, on ABS Census 2021 suburb baselineHousehold Mix Census 2021
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This report is market intelligence prepared by Chase Wealth Australia for general information only. Figures are statistical estimates for the suburb, not valuations of any individual property, and do not constitute financial or credit advice. Consider your circumstances and seek professional advice before acting. Demographic figures are sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2021 (licensed CC BY 4.0) where available.