Annerley
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Annerley are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Annerley's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 12,993 people. This figure reflects an increase of 1,058 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,935 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,985 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 30 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,511 persons per square kilometer, placing Annerley in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch, indicating high demand for land in the area. Annerley's growth rate of 8.9% since the 2021 Census exceeded both the national average (8.6%) and the SA3 area average, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.2% of overall population gains during recent periods in Annerley.

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 are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Based on projected demographic shifts and latest population numbers, Annerley is expected to grow by 2,584 persons to reach 2041, representing a total gain of 19.8% over the seventeen-year period.

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. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 125 homes approved over the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, and none recorded yet in FY-26. On average, 6.2 new residents are added per year for every home built during these five financial years. This supply is significantly lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $616,000, which is higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. Additionally, $7.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Annerley has significantly less development activity, with 72.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing properties. The recent construction composition comprises 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% medium and high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers. As of now, there are approximately 1142 people per dwelling approval in the location, indicating an established market.

Looking ahead, Annerley is projected to grow by 2576 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Annerley has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 27 projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Coles Annerley Supermarket, Annerley Health Hub, Residential Building at 80 Waldheim Street, and Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion. The following list details projects most likely to be relevant.

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Annerley has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Annerley's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.9% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the previous year.

In June 2025, 8,422 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 5.0%, 0.9% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was 74.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, with notable concentration in education & training at 1.4 times the regional average. Construction shows lower representation at 5.4% versus the regional average of 9.0%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force increased by 1.9%, raising unemployment by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4%, labour force expansion of 4.0%, and a decrease in unemployment by 0.4 percentage points. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Annerley's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations 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 released for financial year 2022. Annerley's median taxpayer income was $57,102 with an average of $72,366, both above national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively in Greater Brisbane. By March 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $63,789 (median) and $80,840 (average), considering an 11.71% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. From the 2021 Census, personal income ranked at the 75th percentile ($960 weekly), with household income at the 55th percentile. Income analysis showed 32.3% of Annerley's population (4,196 individuals) had incomes between $1,500 and $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

The latest Census evaluated Annerley's dwelling structure as 41.1% houses and 59.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 47.7% houses and 52.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Annerley was at 16.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (28.0%) or rented (55.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Annerley was $2,000, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Annerley was recorded at $360, compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Annerley's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than 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 comprise 54.4% of all households, including 19.8% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for 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 2.3.

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

Educational attainment in Annerley is notably high, with 50.1% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications compared to the state average of 25.7% and national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 31.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.8% and certificates at 14.2%. Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.3% in tertiary education, 6.1% in primary education, and 4.1% pursuing secondary education.

As of the latest data (2021), Annerley's three schools have a combined enrollment of 898 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an ICSEA score of 1068. Education provision is balanced with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. However, local school capacity is limited at 6.9 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 20.3, indicating that many families may travel to nearby areas for schooling.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 50 active transport stops operating within Annerley. These comprise a mix of train and bus services, with 16 individual routes collectively providing 2,237 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 159 meters from the nearest transport stop.

Service frequency averages 319 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 44 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Annerley is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Annerley shows better-than-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, closer to national averages among older, at-risk groups. Approximately 55% (~7,185 people) have private health cover, higher than Greater Brisbane's 61.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 12.4% and 8.1% of residents respectively. About 71.1% report being free from medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane's 71.8%. As of 2021, 10.2% (1,323 people) are aged 65 and over, lower than Greater Brisbane's 12.4%. However, health outcomes among seniors require more attention compared to the broader population.

Annerley was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Annerley's population showed high cultural diversity, with 31.4% born overseas and 23.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 36.1%. Judaism, at 0.3%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (23.8%), Australian (19.7%), and Other (13.3%). Notably, Russian (0.5% vs regional 0.5%), Spanish (0.6% vs 0.5%), and Vietnamese (1.2% vs 0.9%) showed higher representation than the Greater Brisbane average.

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 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Annerley has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (23.9%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the 5-14 age group has increased from 7.7% to 8.4%, while the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 24.7% to 23.9%. Demographic modeling suggests that Annerley's age profile will significantly evolve by 2041. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow the strongest, with a 42% increase adding 625 residents and reaching a total of 2,114. The 0-4 age group shows more modest growth, with a 1% increase adding only 5 residents.