Alderley
Statistical Area - sa2

Alderley lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Alderley's population was approximately 7,234 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 641 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,593. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,218 in June 2024 and an additional 25 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,940 persons per square kilometer, placing Alderley in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's population growth of 9.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.6%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 46.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

However, all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data for each age cohort. With demographic trends indicating an above median population growth of statistical areas across the nation, Alderley is projected to grow by 1,566 persons to 2041. This would result in a total increase of 21.4% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Alderley among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Alderley has received approximately 65 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports that between FY21 and FY25327 dwellings were approved, with an additional 3 approved so far in FY26. On average, each new dwelling attracts 2 new residents annually over the past five financial years. This balance suggests stable market conditions, with new homes valued at approximately $470,000 on average.

In FY26, $768,000 in commercial approvals were recorded, indicating limited commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alderley has experienced 35.0% higher construction rates per capita over the past five years. New developments consist of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting affordable housing options for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift from the existing 58.0% houses reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles. With around 267 people per dwelling approval, Alderley's developing market is projected to add 1,550 residents by 2041.

Current development rates should comfortably meet demand, supporting buyers and potentially exceeding population projections.

Alderley has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified three projects likely impacting the region. Key projects include MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct, Brisbane Metro, Ile Ashgrove, and Breathe Residences Alderley. The following details projects expected to have the most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Alderley demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Alderley has a highly educated workforce with professional services well-represented. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of June 2025, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. As of June 2025, 4,816 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 0.4% lower than Greater Brisbane's. Workforce participation was higher at 76.8%. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training.

Alderley had a particular specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Manufacturing had limited presence, with only 3.0% of residents employed in this sector compared to 6.4% regionally. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data analysis. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force grew by 2.9%, and unemployment fell by 1.1 percentage points in Alderley. This compared to Greater Brisbane where employment grew by 4.4%, labour force expanded by 4.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment had contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compared favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lagged behind national employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggested potential future demand within Alderley. These projections estimated national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alderley's employment mix indicated local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these were simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Alderley's income level ranks among the top percentile nationally based on latest Australian Taxation Office data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended June 2022. Alderley's median income among taxpayers was $69,611, with an average income of $104,752, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Applying a Wage Price Index growth rate of 11.71% from financial year ended June 2022 to March 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $77,762 and average income around $117,018. According to Census data from 2021, Alderley's incomes rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 86th and 91st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 30.4% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, consistent with broader regional trends at 33.3%. Notably, 39.1% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting prosperity pockets driving local economic activity. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income, while strong earnings place residents within the 86th percentile for disposable income. Alderley's area is ranked in the 9th decile based on SEIFA income data.

Alderley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Alderley's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 58.5% houses and 41.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 36.5% houses and 63.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alderley stood at 24.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.4% and rented ones at 40.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,200, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $2,167. Weekly rent median in Alderley was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Alderley's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,200 than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were also higher at $395 than the national figure of $375.

Alderley features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 66.2% of all households, including 29.6% couples with children, 26.4% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for 33.8%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households comprising 7.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.2.

The educational profile of Alderley exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Alderley is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 50.3% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.0%) and graduate diplomas (5.4%). Vocational pathways account for 24.4% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 14.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.0% in tertiary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 7.9% pursuing primary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Alderley's immediate catchment boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

Transport servicing is high compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Alderley has 46 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 26 different routes operating in total.

Each week, these routes facilitate 3,282 passenger trips. The average distance from a resident's home to the nearest transport stop is 135 meters. On average, there are 468 trips per day across all routes. This equates to approximately 71 weekly trips per individual stop.

Alderley's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Alderley's health outcomes data shows remarkable results, with younger age groups having a very low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 74% of Alderley's total population (5,331 people) has private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.3%. Nationally, the average is 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in Alderley, affecting 9.8% and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 74.1% of residents report being completely free from medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 73.7%. As of 2021, 10.2% of Alderley's residents are aged 65 and over (741 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 12.2%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Alderley records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Alderley's cultural diversity aligns with the wider regional average, with 79.5% born in Australia, 89.4% being citizens, and 88.9% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the primary religion, accounting for 46.8%. Hinduism, however, is overrepresented at 2.1%, compared to 2.7% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.7%), Australian (23.5%), and Irish (11.7%). Welsh (0.9%) and Scottish (9.7%) are notably overrepresented, while French remains at the regional average of 0.7%.

Alderley's population is younger than the national pattern

Alderley's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alderley has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (17.4%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.2%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 55-64 has grown from 9.1% to 10.1%, while the population aged 45-54 has declined from 15.0% to 14.0%. By 2041, Alderley's population is projected to experience significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is forecasted to grow by 34%, adding 350 residents to reach a total of 1,365. Conversely, the 0-4 age group is projected to have minimal growth, increasing by just 1% (3 people).