Indooroopilly, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Indooroopilly QLD is 13,622 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Indooroopilly is $928 per week ($48,256 per year). Median rent in Indooroopilly is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Indooroopilly has a median age of 33 years, younger than the national median of 38. Indooroopilly has a population density of 1,970 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Indooroopilly is China. The most common religion is No religion (45.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Indooroopilly is $2,058.

There were 5,673 recorded offences in Indooroopilly in 2025-26, a rate of 416 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2,968 offences).

Population
13,622
Census 2021
Median income
$928/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$440/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
33years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Indooroopilly vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Indooroopilly is $928 a week, 24% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 292nd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $440 a week, $120 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 21.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 33, 9 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureIndooroopillyTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$928/wk$747/wk +24%$766/wk
Household income$2,078/wk$1,593/wk +30%$1,637/wk
Rent$440/wk$320/wk +38%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,058/mo$1,625/mo +27%$1,733/mo
Median age3342 −9 yrs42
Rent share of household income21.2%20.4% +0.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Indooroopilly, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Indooroopilly Population

13,622 residents at the 2021 Census.

Indooroopilly Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$928/wk
$48,256 per year
Ranked 1,827 of 14,663
Median Rent
$440/wk
$1,907 per month
Ranked 1,252 of 14,663
Median Age
33years
5 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$2,058/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Indooroopilly Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,078/wk
Median rent $440/wk
Rent to income 21.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Indooroopilly against your income

About $9,005 a month
Median rent $440/wk
Left after rent $1,638/wk
Rent share 21.2%

Indooroopilly Schools

23
schools nearby
11
government
1136
avg ICSEA score
17,731
total students
Queensland Academy for Science Mathematics and Technology Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,358 students
1220
ICSEA
St Peters Lutheran College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 2,330 students
1183
ICSEA
Ironside State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 895 students
1178
ICSEA
Fig Tree Pocket State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 477 students
1169
ICSEA
Indooroopilly State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,326 students
1165
ICSEA
Brisbane Boys' College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,393 students
1164
ICSEA
St Ignatius School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 272 students
1158
ICSEA
Graceville State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 676 students
1156
ICSEA
Omni Academies of Learning Independent
Secondary · 7-9 · 33 students
1151
ICSEA
West End State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,461 students
1143
ICSEA
Holy Family Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 118 students
1142
ICSEA
Ambrose Treacy College Catholic
Combined · 4-12 · 1,273 students
1139
ICSEA
Sherwood State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 630 students
1139
ICSEA
Indooroopilly State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,924 students
1138
ICSEA
Brigidine College Catholic
Combined · 5-12 · 980 students
1129
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 23 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Indooroopilly, with a map

Indooroopilly Map

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People in Indooroopilly

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.9% (6,662) Female 51.1% (6,963)

Population Density

1,970
people per km²
13,622 people · 6.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$2,512
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

China
7.0%
India
5.3%
England
3.2%
New Zealand
2.2%
South Korea
1.6%
Malaysia
1.4%
Hong Kong
1.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
10.3%
Cantonese
2.4%
Korean
1.7%
Hindi
1.6%
Spanish
1.4%
Arabic
1.4%
Japanese
1.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
28.8%
Australian
23.2%
Chinese
15.7%
Irish
10.9%
Scottish
10.6%
Indian
6.2%
German
4.8%
Italian
2.6%
Korean
2.0%
Dutch
1.5%
Filipino
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
45.5%
Catholic
14.6%
Anglican
7.6%
Hinduism
6.6%
Not stated
4.7%
Buddhism
3.3%
Uniting Church
3.0%
Islam
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
45.2% 5,052
Separated
2.2% 251
Divorced
6.0% 671
Widowed
2.8% 314
Never married
43.8% 4,897

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
47.9%
Couple: no children
25.2%
Couple: no children under 15
14.8%
One parent: children under 15
6.4%
One parent: no children under 15
5.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
33.7%
3 persons
19.0%
4 persons
17.2%
5 persons
5.2%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Indooroopilly

Housing Tenure

Of the 5,152 occupied private dwellings in Indooroopilly at the 2021 Census, 44.3% were rented, 28.3% owned outright and 25.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.2% 63 dwellings
Owned outright
28.3% 1,459 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
25.4% 1,307 dwellings
Rented
44.3% 2,281 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 39 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
85.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
13.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.4%
2 bedrooms
35.5%
3 bedrooms
30.3%
4 bedrooms
19.2%
5 bedrooms
8.6%
6+ bedrooms
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
6.6%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
1.6%
$600-$799/mo
2.4%
$800-$999/mo
3.4%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
13.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
11.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.1%
1 vehicle
45.8%
2 vehicles
32.8%
3 vehicles
8.8%
4+ vehicles
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Indooroopilly

Employment

Employed full-time
40.3% 4,073 people
Employed part-time
21.8% 2,203 people
Unemployed
4.5% 452 people
Not in labour force
33.5% 3,387 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
50.1%
Managers
15.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Community & Personal Service
8.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
6.5%
Sales Workers
5.0%
Labourers
3.7%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
3.1%
$1-$149/wk
0.8%
$150-$299/wk
1.3%
$300-$399/wk
1.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.1%
$500-$649/wk
3.4%
$650-$799/wk
3.9%
$800-$999/wk
4.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
6.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.5%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
13.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
20.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
14.2%
$1-$149/wk
4.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
2.5%
$500-$649/wk
3.1%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
11.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.4%
$3,500+/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
55.0%
Did not go to work
18.5%
Train
8.1%
Bus
5.2%
Walked only
4.9%
Car (passenger)
3.8%
Bicycle
2.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Other
0.8%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%
Truck
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
90.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
5.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
2.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
0.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
46.1%
Postgraduate Degree
26.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
10.7%
Certificate III/IV
9.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.7%
Certificate I/II
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.8%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Engineering
13.7%
Health
13.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
7.0%
Information Technology
6.9%
Education
6.7%
Creative Arts
5.6%
Architecture & Building
3.7%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
3.0%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
31.6%
Secondary: Government
19.3%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
15.3%
Vocational Education
10.9%
Pre-school
7.9%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
5.8%
Secondary: Catholic
5.5%
Primary: Catholic
3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
94.0%
Has need for assistance
2.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
1,190
Asthma
447
Heart disease
217
Arthritis
211
Diabetes
208
Cancer
147
Lung condition
104
Kidney disease
60
Stroke
56
Dementia
17

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
10.4% 1,126
Did not provide
89.6% 9,656

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
20.4% 2,206
Not a volunteer
79.6% 8,600

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.4% 46
Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 20
Previously served
2.0% 220
Never served
97.4% 10,556

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
45.5%
1 child
14.0%
2 children
25.9%
3 children
10.7%
4 children
3.0%
5+ children
0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
25
1951: 1960
61
1961: 1970
155
1971: 1980
236
1981: 1990
433
1991: 2000
519
2001: 2010
1,264
2011: 2015
994
2016
286
2017
341
2018
384
2019
575
2020
268
2021
94

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

26.7%
moved in the last year
63.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
66.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
9,646
Moved from QLD
2,204
Moved: same area (SA2)
506
Moved from overseas
360
Moved from NSW
153
Moved from VIC
113
Moved from SA
35
Moved from WA
29
Moved from NT
27
Moved from TAS
21
Moved from ACT
18

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.6%
5: 14 hours
31.9%
15: 29 hours
12.8%
30+ hours
7.8%
Did not do domestic work
21.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.2%
Step family: no other children
5.0%
Blended family: no other children
1.3%
Intact family: other children present
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Indooroopilly Crime Statistics

5,673 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
2,968
Break & Enter
784
Drug Offences
402
Assault
366
Fraud
350
Property Damage
187
Domestic Violence
186
Sexual Offences
172
Traffic
149
Weapons
72
Robbery
36
Homicide
1

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Indooroopilly

The closest suburb to Indooroopilly is Chelmer, 0.8 km away.

Chelmer
0.8 km away · income $1,282/wk · rent $490/wk
Taringa
1.2 km away · income $973/wk · rent $385/wk
Graceville
1.7 km away · income $1,195/wk · rent $495/wk
St Lucia
2.3 km away · income $548/wk · rent $410/wk
Sherwood (Qld)
2.7 km away · income $1,057/wk · rent $390/wk
Tennyson (Qld)
3.0 km away · income $1,408/wk · rent $530/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Indooroopilly

What is the population of Indooroopilly QLD?

The population of Indooroopilly QLD is 13,622 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,970 people per km². Indooroopilly is ranked #337 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Indooroopilly?

The median personal income in Indooroopilly QLD is $928 per week, or $48,256 per year. The median household income is $2,078 per week. Family income is $2,512 per week. Indooroopilly is ranked #1,827 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Indooroopilly?

Median rent in Indooroopilly QLD is $440 per week ($1,907 per month). Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Indooroopilly ranks #1,252 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Indooroopilly?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Indooroopilly QLD is $2,058. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Indooroopilly?

The median age in Indooroopilly QLD is 33 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Indooroopilly a good suburb to live in?

Indooroopilly is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 13,622. The median income is $928/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 31389. All dollar figures in AUD.