Annerley

Population growth drivers in Annerley are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

Annerley's population was around 13,152 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 1,217 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,935 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,137 from the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 4,566 persons per square kilometer, placing Annerley in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Annerley's growth rate of 10.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 9.3%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 80.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data were adopted. Considering projected demographic shifts, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 2,233 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 16.9% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Annerley recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Annerley has recorded approximately 25 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 125 homes were approved, with another 8 approved so far in FY-26. On average, for every home built over these years, Annerley has seen approximately 6.2 new residents annually.

This high demand-to-supply ratio typically leads to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost of new properties is around $318,000. In FY-26, there have been $7.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Annerley shows significantly reduced construction activity, with 71.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes often strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, this activity is also below average, suggesting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent construction in Annerley comprises approximately 38.0% standalone homes and 62.0% townhouses or apartments, offering affordable entry pathways and attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. The location has around 1142 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, Annerley is projected to grow by approximately 2,218 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Annerley has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Influence on local performance is significantly impacted by infrastructure changes. AreaSearch has identified 32 projects potentially impacting the area. Notable projects include Cross River Rail - Dutton Park Station, Coles Annerley Supermarket, Annerley Health Hub, and Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion. Below lists those likely most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Annerley remain below the national average according to AreaSearch analysis

Annerley has a highly educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.8% as of December 2025, which is 0.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.6%.

As of December 2025, 8,630 residents were employed with a workforce participation rate of 78.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 23.5% of residents worked from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance (14.5%), education & training (12.7%), and professional & technical services (10.8%). Notably, employment in education & training is 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, construction shows lower representation at 5.4% compared to the regional average of 9.0%. Over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force increased by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane, employment grew by 3.2%, labour force expanded by 3.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Annerley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Annerley SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $58,673 and an average income of $74,215, both above Greater Brisbane's respective figures of $58,236 and $72,799. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $65,338 (median) and $82,646 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census revealed personal income at the 74th percentile ($960 weekly) and household income at the 55th percentile. Income analysis showed that 32.3% of Annerley's population (4,248 individuals) had incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999. High housing costs consumed 17.9% of income, but strong earnings placed disposable income at the 53rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking was in the 7th decile.

Annerley features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Annerley's dwelling structure in its latest Census report showed 41.1% houses and 59.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Annerley was at 16.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented ones at 55.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Annerley was $360, lower than Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Annerley's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $360 against the national figure of $375.

Annerley features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 54.4% of all households, including 19.8% that are couples with children, 25.2% that are couples without children, and 7.5% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 45.6%, with lone person households at 32.7% and group households comprising 12.8%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Annerley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Annerley's residents aged 15+ have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 50.1% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 14.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.1% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.3% in tertiary education, 6.1% in primary education, and 4.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

The analysis of public transport in Annerley shows that there are 48 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. The total number of routes servicing these stops is 32, collectively providing 4019 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 170 meters away from the nearest transport stop. As Annerley is primarily residential, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of transport for commuting remains car at 65%, followed by bus at 13% and train at 8%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 23.5% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 574 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 83 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Annerley are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

AreaSearch's health assessment for Annerley indicates below-average outcomes based on mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions are slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which is around 7,378 people. The most common medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 12.4% of residents and asthma impacting 8.1%. A total of 71.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. Annerley has 10.0% of residents aged 65 and over (1,313 people), which is lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Annerley was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Annerley's population showed high cultural diversity, with 31.4% born overseas and 23.9% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Annerley, making up 36.1%. Judaism, however, was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.3% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.8%), Australian (19.7%), and Other (13.3%). Notably, Russian (0.5% vs 0.3%), Vietnamese (1.2% vs 0.8%), and Spanish (0.6% vs 0.4%) ethnicities were more prevalent in Annerley than regionally.

Annerley's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Annerley's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Annerley has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of Annerley's population aged 35-44 has grown from 16.3% to 17.0%, while the proportion aged 0-4 has declined from 5.0% to 4.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that by 2041, Annerley's age profile will evolve significantly. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 cohort, with a 35% increase adding 548 residents to reach 2,099. Conversely, the numbers in the 0-4 age range are expected to fall by 2.