Aspley
Statistical Area - sa2

Aspley is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Aspley's population, as of August 2025, is approximately 13,682 people. This figure represents an increase of 770 individuals, a growth rate of 6.0%, since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,912. The estimated resident population from the ABS in June 2024 was 13,637, along with an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date, contributing to this growth. This results in a population density ratio of 2,185 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Aspley's 6.0% growth rate positions it close to the SA3 area's 7.2%, indicating strong fundamental growth factors. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.7% of overall population gains in recent periods, with all migration drivers being positive factors.

For future projections until 2032, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia estimates released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. Beyond 2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using a base year of 2022 for each age cohort. By 2041, Aspley is expected to grow by an additional 166 persons, representing a total increase of 0.9% over the 17-year period based on the latest population numbers.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Aspley when compared nationally

Aspley has averaged approximately 45 new dwelling approvals annually. Development approval data, produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis, totals 227 approvals across the past five years from FY-21 to FY-25, with no approvals recorded so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling has added around 2.6 new residents per year over these five years, indicating steady demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $633,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development.

This financial year has seen $25.0 million in commercial approvals, suggesting balanced commercial development activity in the area. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Aspley has 19.0% fewer new developments per person and ranks at the 45th percentile nationally for areas assessed, leading to relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This level is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. Recent construction comprises 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving Aspley's suburban nature with a focus on detached housing that attracts space-seeking buyers.

New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (73.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes. Aspley has approximately 788 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Looking ahead, Aspley is projected to grow by 121 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 35 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Brisbane Metro's Northern Expansion from CBD to Carseldine along the Northern Busway corridor, Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel, Northern Transitway, and Gympie Road Fast Food Redevelopment. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Aspley ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Aspley has a well-educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.5% as of June 2025, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 10.9%. As of June 2025, 7,411 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.5% and workforce participation at 60.9%, below Greater Brisbane's rates of 64.5% and 4.1% respectively. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services.

Manufacturing has limited presence with 4.8% employment compared to the regional rate of 6.4%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. In the 12 months preceding June 2025, employment increased by 10.9%, labour force increased by 10.6%, and unemployment rate fell by 0.3 percentage points in Aspley. In comparison, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, losing 8,070 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Aspley's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Aspley's median income among taxpayers was $56,953 in financial year 2022. The average income stood at $68,082 during the same period. These figures are higher than Greater Brisbane's median and average incomes of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, Aspley's estimated median income is approximately $63,622 as of March 2025. The estimated average income for the same period is $76,054. According to Census 2021 data, incomes in Aspley cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. In terms of income distribution, 29.5% of locals (4,036 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 category, reflecting a pattern seen in the broader area where 33.3% occupy this range. After housing expenses, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. Aspley's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Aspley is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Aspley's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.7% houses and 27.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metropolitan area had 67.2% houses and 32.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Aspley was 38.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Brisbane's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Aspley was $415, compared to Brisbane's $390. Nationally, Aspley's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Aspley were substantially above the national figure of $375 at $415.

Aspley has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.5% of all households, including 30.7% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 9.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households making up 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.4.

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

The area's educational profile stands out regionally with university qualification rates at 33.2% of residents aged 15+, exceeding Queensland's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 7.1% and graduate diplomas at 3.2%. Trade and technical skills are prominent with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 19.8%.

Educational participation is notably high at 27.7%, including 9.4% in primary, 7.4% in secondary, and 5.6% in tertiary education. Aspley's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,823 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 1048, indicating balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is split between two primary and two secondary institutions. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs at 20.6 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 16.0, suggesting the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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 Aspley has revealed that there are currently 62 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops primarily serve buses, with a total of 18 individual routes providing service. Collectively, these routes facilitate 2,543 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport in Aspley is rated as good, with residents typically residing approximately 215 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages 363 trips per day, which equates to about 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Aspley is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Aspley faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 53% of the total population (~7,306 people), compared to 56.0% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.7 and 7.9% of residents respectively, while 66.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.1% across Greater Brisbane. Aspley has 24.8% of residents aged 65 and over (3,391 people), which is higher than the 16.6% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Aspley 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

Aspley has a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 15.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Aspley, making up 56.6% of people, compared to 52.2% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups in Aspley are English (27.0%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (10.1%).

Notably, Samoan representation is higher at 0.5%, New Zealand is similar at 0.9%, and Maori is slightly higher at 0.8% compared to regional figures of 0.4%, 0.9%, and 0.6% respectively.

Aspley hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Aspley is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national median of 38 years. The 75-84 age group makes up 9.3% of Aspley's population, compared to the Greater Brisbane figure, while the 25-34 age cohort represents 10.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 8.2% to 9.3%, whereas the 55-64 age group has decreased from 11.6% to 10.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Aspley. The 85+ age group is expected to grow by 100%, reaching 1,343 people from 673. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 99% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15-24 and 55-64 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.