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 is around 7,237 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 644 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,593 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,218 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,941 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Alderley's growth rate of 9.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average (8.9%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 46.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

All drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. An above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation, with Alderley expected to grow by 1,566 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, indicating 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 experienced approximately 65 dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 327 homes have been approved, with an additional 14 approved in FY26 so far. On average, about two people move to Alderley each year for every dwelling built during these five years.

This balance between supply and demand has resulted in stable market conditions. The average construction cost value of new properties is around $432,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment. In FY26, there have been commercial approvals totalling $768,000, reflecting Alderley's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alderley has seen slightly more development activity over the past five years, with 35.0% more approvals per person. This has maintained good buyer choice while supporting existing property values.

The new developments consist of 18.0% detached houses and 82.0% attached dwellings, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 58.0% houses. This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. Alderley's population growth is expected to reach around 267 people per approval by 2041, reflecting a transitioning market. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand in Alderley, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects likely influencing the region. Notable ones are Eildon Hill Residences, Stafford City Shopping Centre Redevelopment, MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct, and Alderley Grove. The following details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis places Alderley well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Alderley has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.6% as of June 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. Residents' participation in the workforce was high at 76.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Alderley has a particularly strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

However, manufacturing is under-represented at 3.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data. In the 12 months prior to June 2025, employment in Alderley increased by 4.1%, while the labour force grew by 2.9%. This resulted in a decrease in unemployment of 1.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alderley's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Alderley's median income is $69,611 and the average income is $104,752. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% from financial year 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $79,350 (median) and $119,407 (average). The 2021 Census data ranks Alderley's household, family, and personal incomes highly nationally, between the 86th and 91st percentiles. The predominant income cohort in Alderley is 30.4% of locals (2,200 people) earning $1,500 - 2,999 per week, similar to the metropolitan region's 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 39.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.5% of income, and residents rank within the 86th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

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

Alderley's dwelling structure, 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, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Alderley was $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $410. Nationally, Alderley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,200 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $395 against the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 33.8%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households comprising 7.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is 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 high. Among residents aged 15 and above, 50.3% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. 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, 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. Schools appear to be located outside Alderley's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Alderley shows that there are 46 active transport stops currently operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. A total of 26 individual routes service these stops, collectively providing 3,282 weekly passenger trips.

The report rates transport accessibility as excellent, with residents typically located just 135 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 468 trips per day across all routes, which 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 show excellent results, with younger age groups having particularly low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 74% of Alderley's total population (5,333 people) have private health cover, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.3%. Nationally, this figure stands at 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions in Alderley are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.8% and 7.1% of residents respectively. Overall, 74.1% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 73.7% across Greater Brisbane. Alderley has 10.2% (741 people) of its population aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 12.2%. While health outcomes among seniors in Alderley are above average, they 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 broader area, as seen in its population born in Australia (79.5%), citizens (89.4%), and English-only speakers at home (88.9%). Christianity is the dominant religion in Alderley, practiced by 46.8% of residents. Hinduism shows slight overrepresentation in Alderley with 2.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.7%.

The top ancestral groups are English (27.7%), Australian (23.5%), and Irish (11.7%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) is slightly overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.7%. Similarly, Scottish ancestry stands at 9.7%, higher than the regional rate of 8.7%, while French ancestry remains consistent with the region at 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 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alderley has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 at 17.4%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 5.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 55-64 age group has increased from 9.1% to 10.1% of Alderley's population, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 15.0% to 14.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Alderley. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 34%, adding 349 residents to reach 1,365. Conversely, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 1% (3 people).