Suburb Property Profile: Pallara, QLD 4110
Located approximately 24.3km south of Brisbane's CBD, Pallara sits within the City of Brisbane's Moorooka Ward, near Richlands and Acacia Ridge. The suburb's name means "flat land," derived from a non-local Aboriginal word, and Pallara remained relatively undeveloped for decades — electricity didn't reach the area until 1961. Once home to just a handful of residents, Pallara has since transformed into one of Brisbane's fastest-growing outer suburbs. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Pallara sits at 3,861 according to the 2021 Census, up an extraordinary 655.6% from just 511 in 2016 — among the sharpest growth rates of any Brisbane suburb. The median age is 31, and the largest age group is 25–34, at around 28% of residents. The suburb is notably multicultural, with significant Indian, Chinese and Filipino communities, and median household income sits at $2,283 per week.
Travel & Infrastructure
Pallara doesn't have its own train station; residents typically use Richlands station on the Springfield line for connections into Brisbane's CBD. The suburb also has access to the Logan Motorway for those driving.
Shopping
Pallara has no shopping centre of its own. Residents are close to Forest Lake Village and Richlands Plaza for everyday shopping and services, both a short drive away.
Schools & Recreation
Pallara State School, on Ritchie Road, has grown rapidly alongside the suburb — enrolments climbed from 500 students in 2018 to 866 by August 2021. There are no secondary schools within Pallara itself; the nearest government options are Forest Lake State High School, Glenala State High School in Durack, and Calamvale Community College.
Local Amenities
Pallara has several parks and recreational areas, including Blunder Creek Reserve, Brookbent Road Park, Paradise Road Park and Sweets Road Park, giving residents green space for leisure close to home. The Pallara Parklands, opened in 1997, were notably created on a remediated former dump site, turning an unlikely piece of land into a genuine community asset.
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