Population growth has surged on Brisbane’s outskirts, latest census data shows. But residents of Brisbane’s boom suburb of Pallara say public transport is not keeping up.
In Pallara – Brisbane’s fastest-growing suburb – you can see the tall city towers of the Brisbane CBD 25 kilometres to the north from the top of Maldon Street.
While Queensland’s population has grown faster than any other state or territory, Pallara’s growth has jumped ahead full throttle at 18.9 per cent since 2011. 35.5% had two motor vehicles - lower than statewide average of 37.2% - but 36% had three or more vehicles, compared to the 17.3% statewide average.There were 3857 people living in 1212 dwellings in Pallara, most in their 20s and 30s.75.5% had both parents born overseas, with India the most common.
Ritchie Road at Pallara. The pattern continues. Small farms and scrubland on Brisbane’s outskirts are being cleared to cope with population growth.One of the downsides is public transport is not keeping pace with the rapid population growth. Saad is an accountant, while Huma is a teacher. Their son was born in Pallara. There is a school and a preschool. They both have bachelor’s degrees, while Saad has a master’s degree in accountancy.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coal boom helps Credit Suisse strike deal with former Greensill clientSurging coal prices will help the Swiss Bank recover hundreds of millions of dollars owed by US miner Bluestone Resources following the collapse of Greensill Capital but it is still pushing ahead with at least 16 insurance claims.
Read more »
‘A great strength for Australian society’: Multicultural leaders praise nation’s ‘growing diversity’Multicultural community leaders have praised Australia’s social and cultural diversity following the release of 2021 Census data showing that nearly half of all Australians are first or second-generation migrants:
Read more »
Census reveals huge growth in BrisbaneGreater Brisbane’s showed the population has grown 22.28 per cent since 2011, from 2,065,996 to 2,526,238, more than enough to fill the Gabba 10 times over.
Read more »
Abortion is a ‘health issue’ not a ‘moral issue’
Read more »
They're bruised and battered, but a decider at home has almost always been good for what ails the MaroonsQueensland has a near-perfect record when playing State of Origin deciders in Brisbane, but the Lang Park magic may not be what it once was.
Read more »
'We don't know what will happen tomorrow': Meet the Ukrainian couples hastening matrimonyA growing number of couples in Ukraine are racing to the altar, marrying before they head off to fight — loving to the full in the face of death and destruction.
Read more »