Auchenflower
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Auchenflower reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Auchenflower's population is around 6,136 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 466 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,670 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 6,123 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 13 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 4,831 persons per square kilometer, which lies in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Auchenflower's growth rate of 8.2% since census positions it within 0.4 percentage points of the national average (8.6%). Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 69.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For future projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. As we examine future trends, a population increase just below the median is expected for Auchenflower, with an expected growth of 448 persons to 2041, recording a gain of 7.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Auchenflower recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Auchenflower has averaged approximately eight new dwelling approvals per year. Development approval data is produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on a financial year basis. There have been 43 approvals across the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with one approval so far in FY26. Over these five years, there has been an average of 4.7 new residents per dwelling built.

Supply is significantly lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $560,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In FY26, there have been $35.5 million in commercial approvals registered, suggesting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Auchenflower has significantly less development activity, 71.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 25.0% detached dwellings and 75.0% medium and high-density housing, indicating a trend toward denser development to provide accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

At around 483 people per approval, Auchenflower indicates a mature market with an expected growth of 435 residents through to 2041. However, at current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Auchenflower has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

The impact of local infrastructure changes, major projects, and planning initiatives on an area's performance is significant. AreaSearch has identified a total of 21 projects likely to influence the area. Notable ones include The Tannery Residences, West Village by Sekisui House, Harriett St, Auchenflower, and the 305-Unit Milton Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Auchenflower performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Auchenflower has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Employment grew by an estimated 3.8% over the previous year. As of June 2025, 4,241 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.5% below Greater Brisbane's and workforce participation at 74.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents include professional & technical services, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Professional & technical services have a particularly notable concentration, with employment levels at 2.0 times the regional average.

Construction has limited presence in Auchenflower, with 4.6% employment compared to 9.0% regionally. The ratio of workers to residents was 0.7 as of the Census, indicating above-normal local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 3.8%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% over the same period, with a smaller reduction in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Auchenflower's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 7.4% over five years and 14.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Auchenflower's median income among taxpayers is $59,268. The average income was $90,918 during the same period. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% from financial year ending June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $66,208 (median) and $101,564 (average). Census 2021 income data shows household, family, and personal incomes all rank highly in Auchenflower, between the 77th and 85th percentiles nationally. Income distribution data shows that 31.9% of Auchenflower's population, which is 1,957 individuals, fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen in the broader area where 33.3% similarly occupy this range. Economic strength emerges through 34.7% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 78th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Auchenflower features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Auchenflower's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 38.7% houses and 61.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Brisbane metro had 56.6% houses and 43.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auchenflower was at 24.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 28.0% and rented ones at 47.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,167, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,513. The median weekly rent in Auchenflower was $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $430. Nationally, Auchenflower's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,167 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were also higher at $390 compared to the national figure of $375.

Auchenflower features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 56.5% of all households, including 20.9% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 5.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 43.5%, with lone person households at 30.9% and group households making up 12.7%. The median household size is 2.3 people, smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.5.

Auchenflower performs slightly above the national average for education, showing competitive qualification levels and steady academic outcomes

Auchenflower's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 56.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% in Australia. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.7%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational pathways account for 19.8% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 10.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 16.8% in tertiary education, 6.5% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing secondary education. Schools appear to be located outside Auchenflower's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access them in neighboring areas.

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

Auchenflower has 25 active public transport stops serving a mix of train and bus services. These stops are covered by 90 individual routes, offering a total of 5,405 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 141 meters to the nearest stop.

Daily service frequency averages 772 trips across all routes, translating to around 216 weekly trips per individual stop.

Auchenflower's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Auchenflower's health outcomes show exceptional results with very low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. The private health cover rate stands at approximately 67% (4,092 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 72.2%. Nationally, this figure is 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.7% and 8.3% respectively. A total of 73.0% report no medical ailments, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 74.7%. Auchenflower has 13.9% residents aged 65 and over (854 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 11.6%. Notably, seniors' health outcomes exceed those of the general population in relevant metrics.

Auchenflower 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

Auchenflower had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 15.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 26.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Auchenflower, comprising 42.0% of its population. Hinduism was notably overrepresented, making up 3.0% compared to 1.4% region-wide.

The top ancestry groups were English (26.0%), Australian (22.3%), and Irish (11.5%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Scottish at 9.5% (vs 9.4% regionally), French at 0.8% (vs 0.7%), and Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.7%).

Auchenflower hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Auchenflower has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Auchenflower has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (20.2%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.3%). This concentration of 15-24 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 12.5%. Between 2021 and present, the percentage of Auchenflower's population aged 75-84 has increased from 4.1% to 5.1%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 5-14 has decreased from 8.6% to 7.3%, and the percentage of those aged 35-44 has dropped from 13.5% to 12.4%. By 2041, Auchenflower's age profile is projected to change significantly. The population aged 85 and above is expected to expand by 170 people (an increase of 186%), growing from 92 to 263 residents. Notably, the combined age groups of 65 and above will account for 66% of total population growth, indicating an aging demographic trend in the area. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age cohorts of 5-14 and 15-24.