Aspley

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 February 2026, is approximately 13,679. This figure represents an increase of 767 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,912. The growth is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 13,637 in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,185 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Aspley's growth rate of 5.9% since the census is within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area's 8.1%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.7% to overall population gains in recent periods, although all factors including interstate migration and natural growth were positive.

AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. Note that these state projections do not provide age category splits; therefore, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth for Australian statistical areas, with Aspley expected to grow by 166 persons to 2041, reflecting a total gain of 0.9% over the 17 years.

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

Aspley has averaged approximately 45 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 227 homes. As of FY-26 so far, 4 approvals have been recorded. Between FY-21 and FY-25, an average of 2.6 people moved to the area per new home constructed, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $207,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In FY-26, there have been $25.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Aspley has 19.0% less new development per person and ranks among the 44th percentile nationally when measured against other areas assessed, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice that supports interest in existing dwellings. This is also lower than the national average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. New development consists of 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Aspley's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

At around 788 people per approval, Aspley shows a mature, established area. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Aspley is projected to add 124 residents by 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 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel, The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion, Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community, and Carseldine Village. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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

Aspley's workforce is highly educated with professional services well-represented. The unemployment rate was 3.8% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 11.2%. As of September 2025, 7610 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.8%, 0.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation was similar to Greater Brisbane at 70.7%. According to Census responses, 21.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services, with manufacturing having a limited presence at 4.8%, compared to the regional average of 6.4%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 11.2% while labour force grew by 10.9%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Aspley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Aspley SA2 was $60,793 and average income was $71,591 based on latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023. Nationally, median income was $58,236 and average was $72,799. By September 2025, estimated incomes are approximately $66,818 (median) and $78,686 (average), accounting for a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data shows Aspley's household, family, and personal incomes cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that 29.5% of residents fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, with a total of 4,035 people in this category. After housing costs, 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), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Aspley stood at 38.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.7% and rented ones at 25.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Aspley was $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Aspley's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

Aspley has a typical household mix, with a lower-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 make up the remaining 31.5%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 3.3% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 33.2%, exceeding Queensland's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 11.8% and certificates for 19.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 7.4% in secondary education, and 5.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 62 active transport stops operating within Aspley. These are served by 17 different routes, providing a total of 2,538 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 215 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 84%, followed by bus at 6% and train at 5%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 21.8% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 362 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per stop.

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

Aspley exhibits above-average health outcomes according to AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than the national average among older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 55% (~7,509 people) of the total population has private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and mental health issues (7.9%), while 66.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are generally typical. Aspley has a higher proportion of seniors, with 25.7% (3,512 people) aged 65 and over compared to 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

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

Aspley's population shows high cultural diversity, with 15.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Aspley, comprising 56.6%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (27.0%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (10.1%).

Notably, Samoan, New Zealand, and Maori ethnicities have higher representation in Aspley than the regional average: Samoan at 0.5% versus 0.9%, New Zealand at 0.9% versus 1.0%, and Maori at 0.8% versus 1.1%.

Aspley's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Aspley is 43 years, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, and also older than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 75-84 age group makes up 9.8% of Aspley's population, compared to the 25-34 cohort which is less prevalent at 10.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75-84 age group grew from 8.2% to 9.8%, while the 55-64 cohort declined from 11.6% to 10.5% and the 25-34 group decreased from 11.1% to 10.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Aspley, with the 85+ age group expected to grow by 90%, reaching 1,343 people from 707. The combined 65+ age groups will account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting Aspley's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55-64 and 15-24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.