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 was approximately 13,682 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 770 people from the 2021 Census total of 12,912, indicating a growth rate of 6.0%. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,637 reported by the ABS 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 seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Aspley's growth rate of 6.0% since the census is within 1.3 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.3%, demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 69.7% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including interstate migration and natural growth were positive factors.

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 adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of Australian statistical areas, with Aspley 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 averaged approximately 45 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 227 homes. As of FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. On average, 2.6 people moved to the area per new home constructed between FY-21 and FY-25, reflecting strong demand that supports property values. New homes were approved at an average construction cost value of $207,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $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, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice that supports interest in existing dwellings. This is lower than national averages, suggesting 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 a focus on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers.

At around 788 people per approval, Aspley indicates a mature, established area. Future projections estimate Aspley to add 121 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 36 projects likely impacting 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 has a highly educated workforce with professional services being well-represented. The unemployment rate in Aspley is 3.8%, lower than the national average.

Over the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 11.2%. As of September 2025, 7,610 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is 0.2% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Aspley stands at 60.9%, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%.

Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and professional & technical services. Manufacturing has a limited presence with only 4.8% of employment compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. From September 2024 to September 2025, employment in Aspley increased by 11.2%, while the labour force grew by 10.9%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw an employment rise of 3.8%, with the labour force growing by 3.3% and unemployment falling by 0.5 percentage points. As of 25-November 2025, Queensland's employment has contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. Looking ahead, 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 for national employment. Applying these projections to Aspley's current employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, assuming no significant changes in population projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Aspley SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,953 and an average income of $68,082. Nationally, the median was $55,645 and the average was $70,520. By September 2025, estimates suggest median income will be approximately $64,921 and average income $77,607, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates incomes in Aspley cluster around the 57th percentile nationally. The $1,500 - $2,999 income bracket dominated Aspley with 29.5% of residents (4,036 people), similar to regional levels at 33.3%. After housing expenses, 85.2% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 67.2% houses and 32.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Aspley was at 38.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (35.7%) or rented (25.7%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Aspley was $2,000, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. Weekly rent in Aspley was $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Aspley's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

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

Family households compose 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 account for 31.5%, with lone person households at 28.1% and group households comprising 3.3%. 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 is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 33.2% among residents aged 15+, surpassing Queensland's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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 such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 11.8% and certificates account for 19.8%.

Educational participation is notably high at 27.7%, including 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

Transport analysis shows 62 active transport stops in Aspley, served by a mix of buses. These stops are covered by 18 different routes, offering a total of 2,543 weekly passenger trips. Transport access is rated good, with residents usually located 215 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 363 daily trips across all routes, which translates 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% (7,306 people), compared to 56.0% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.7%) and mental health issues (7.9%). 66.9% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.1% in Greater Brisbane. 24.8% of residents are aged 65 and over (3,391 people), 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.

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, surveyed in June 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most nearby areas. 15.7% of its residents spoke a language other than English at home, while 26.1% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, practiced by 56.6%, compared to 52.2% in Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestral groups were English (27%), Australian (22.6%), and Irish (10.1%). Notably, Samoan ancestry was higher at 0.5% than the regional average of 0.4%. New Zealand and Maori ancestries also matched or exceeded regional averages at 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.

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 Australia's national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group constitutes 9.3% of the population in Aspley, compared to a lower percentage in Greater Brisbane. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age group makes up 10.6%, which is less prevalent than in Greater Brisbane. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 8.2% to 9.3% of Aspley's population, while the 55-64 age group has declined from 11.6% to 10.6%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Aspley. Notably, the 85+ age group is expected to grow by 100%, reaching 1,343 people from its current figure of 673. The combined 65+ age groups are projected to account for 99% of total population growth, reflecting Aspley's aging demographic profile. In contrast, the 15-24 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.