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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Aspley's population is around 13,679 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 767 people (5.9%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,912 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,637 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,185 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Aspley's 5.9% growth since the census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.1%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 69.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including interstate migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 166 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a gain of 0.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Aspley has averaged around 45 new dwelling approvals each year, totalling 227 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. With an average of 2.6 people per year moving to the area per new home constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), reflecting robust demand that underpins property values, new homes are being built at an average value of $207,000—below the regional average—suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. There have also been $25.0 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Aspley has 19.0% less new development (per person) while it places among the 44th percentile of areas assessed nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing dwellings. This is likewise lower than nationally, reflecting market maturity and pointing to possible development constraints. New development consists of 89.0% detached dwellings and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. New construction favours detached housing more than current patterns suggest (73.0% at Census), demonstrating ongoing robust demand for family homes despite increasing density pressures. At around 788 people per approval, Aspley shows a mature, established area.

Future projections show Aspley adding 124 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 36 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Gympie Road Bypass Tunnel, The Prince Charles Hospital Expansion, Carseldine Village - 5-Star Green Star Community, and Carseldine Village, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Aspley features a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of only 3.7%, and 10.2% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 7,766 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 0.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is on par with Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 21.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Employment among residents is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Meanwhile, manufacturing has a limited presence with 4.8% employment compared to 6.4% regionally. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, employment increased by 10.2% while the labour force increased by 9.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.3 percentage points. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment rose by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.0%, and unemployment fell 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Aspley. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Aspley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for FY-23, the Aspley SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $60,793 with the average level standing at $71,591. This is higher than average nationally and compares to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $66,818 (median) and $78,686 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Aspley cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 29.5% of residents (4,035 people), consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 33.3% in the same category. After housing, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses and the area'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

Dwelling structure within Aspley, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 72.7% houses and 27.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Aspley was well beyond that of Brisbane metro, at 38.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Brisbane metro average at $2,000, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Aspley's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households dominate at 68.5% of all households, comprising 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 of 2.5 people 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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (33.2% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the QLD average of 25.7%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 31.6% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (11.8%) and certificates (19.8%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.7% of residents aged 15+ 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 reveals 62 active transport stops operating within Aspley, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 17 individual routes, collectively providing 2,538 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 215 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 84%, with 6% by bus and 5% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. Some 21.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 362 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual 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 demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population, though higher than the national average across older, at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (~7,509 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.7% and 7.9% of residents, respectively, while 66.9% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 25.7% of residents aged 65 and over (3,512 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, though they rank lower nationally than 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 was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets, with 15.7% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.1% born overseas. The main religion in Aspley is Christianity, which makes up 56.6% of people in Aspley, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Aspley are English, comprising 27.0% of the population, Australian, comprising 22.6% of the population, and Irish, comprising 10.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Samoan is notably overrepresented at 0.5% of Aspley (vs 0.9% regionally), New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 1.0%) and Maori at 0.8% (vs 1.1%).

Aspley's median age exceeds the national pattern

The 43-year median age in Aspley is significantly above Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and similarly considerably older than Australia's 38 years. The 75 - 84 age group shows strong representation at 9.8% compared to Greater Brisbane, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 10.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 8.2% to 9.8% of the population. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 11.6% to 10.5% and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 11.1% to 10.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Aspley. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 90% (635 people), reaching 1,343 from 707. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 97% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 55 to 64 and 15 to 24 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.