Augustine Heights - Brookwater
Statistical Area - sa2

Augustine Heights - Brookwater lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

As of Aug 2025, Augustine Heights - Brookwater's population is around 10,066, reflecting a 12.0% increase since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 8,987 people. This change was inferred from ABS estimates of 10,054 in June 2024 and an additional 143 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 1,049 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. This growth exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages, marking Augustine Heights - Brookwater as a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed about 37.3% of overall population gains recently, with all migration drivers being positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, a significant population increase is forecast for the top quartile of national areas, with Augustine Heights - Brookwater expected to grow by 4,211 persons, reflecting a total increase of 41.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Augustine Heights - Brookwater among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Augustine Heights - Brookwater has received approximately 67 dwelling approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) reports that between FY21 and FY25336 dwellings were approved annually on average. As of FY26, 62 dwellings have been approved. On average, 4.6 new residents moved in per dwelling constructed over the past five financial years.

This suggests a significant lag between supply and demand, potentially leading to increased buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost for new dwellings is $698,000, indicating a focus on premium developments. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $5.0 million, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Augustine Heights - Brookwater has about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks in the 71st percentile nationally when assessed for development activity. New developments consist of 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current pattern of 95.0% houses.

This trend may indicate diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 496 people per approval, Augustine Heights - Brookwater indicates a mature market. Population forecasts project an increase of 4,199 residents by 2041, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections despite potential heightened competition among buyers as the population grows.

Augustine Heights - Brookwater has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include Opossum Creek Parklands Upgrade, Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor, Southern Resource Recovery and Recycling Facility - Redbank Plains, Augustine Heights State School, with the following list highlighting those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Augustine Heights - Brookwater rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Augustine Heights - Brookwater has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.1%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relative. There are 5,982 residents in work and the unemployment rate is 3.0% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, with workforce participation at 79.2% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The area specializes in public administration & safety, employing 1.6 times the regional level, while construction employs only 7.2%, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 0.1% and labour force by 0.2%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and a drop in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23%, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National forecasts from May 2025 project national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with local growth in Augustine Heights - Brookwater estimated at approximately 6.5%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Augustine Heights - Brookwater had a median taxpayer income of $69,678 and an average income of $79,340 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 during the same period. By March 2025, estimates suggest the median income would be approximately $77,837 and the average $88,631, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that incomes in Augustine Heights - Brookwater rank highly nationally, with household, family, and personal incomes all falling between the 90th and 95th percentiles. Income distribution shows that 36.6% of the population (3,684 individuals) earn within the $1,500-$2,999 range, slightly higher than the regional average of 33.3%. Economic strength is evident with 46.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, which contributes to elevated consumer spending. Housing costs account for 15.0% of income, and residents' disposable income ranks them in the 95th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Augustine Heights - Brookwater is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Augustine Heights - Brookwater's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.4% houses and 4.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Augustine Heights - Brookwater was at 12.6%, with the rest either mortgaged (55.3%) or rented (32.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,273, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,710. The median weekly rent was recorded at $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Augustine Heights - Brookwater's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Augustine Heights - Brookwater features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 89.4% of all households, including 57.3% couples with children, 22.0% couples without children, and 9.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute 10.6%, with lone person households at 9.3% and group households making up 1.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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

Augustine Heights - Brookwater's educational attainment significantly exceeds regional averages. 34.5% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 18.8% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 13.7% and certificates for 22.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 36.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.3% in primary education, 10.1% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education. The area's 3 schools have a combined enrollment of 2,645 students. These schools demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1018) with balanced educational opportunities. They include 2 primary schools and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds residential needs, with 26.3 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 20.0, indicating that Augustine Heights - Brookwater serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Augustine Heights - Brookwater has 17 active public transport stops. These are a mix of train and bus services. There are 32 individual routes operating from these stops, collectively providing 3,150 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents typically located 433 meters from the nearest stop. Services run approximately 450 trips per day across all routes, equating to about 185 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Augustine Heights - Brookwater, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (5,979 people), compared to 50.3% across Greater Brisbane.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.3 and 6.7% of residents respectively, while 78.5% declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.4% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 6.2% of residents aged 65 and over (629 people), which is lower than the 8.8% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Augustine Heights - Brookwater 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

Augustine Heights-Brookwater, compared to most local areas, has a higher cultural diversity with 23.3% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 33.8% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Augustine Heights-Brookwater, comprising 49.8% of its population. However, the category 'Other' is notably overrepresented, making up 3.5% of the population compared to 2.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.8%), Australian (22.6%), and Other (11.7%). There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan is overrepresented at 1.6% compared to 4.5% regionally, Maori at 1.5% versus 2.6%, and Indian at 5.9% compared to 3.3%.

Augustine Heights - Brookwater hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Augustine Heights-Brookwater has a median age of 32 years, which is lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Augustine Heights-Brookwater has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (19.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.8%). This proportion of 5-14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has increased from 13.0% to 14.7%, while those aged 55-64 have risen from 7.8% to 8.8%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 13.4% to 10.8%, and those aged 0-4 have dropped from 8.2% to 6.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Augustine Heights-Brookwater's age profile, with the 45-54 age cohort projected to expand by 950 people (61%), from 1,551 to 2,502 residents.