Augustine Heights - Brookwater

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

Augustine Heights - Brookwater's population was approximately 10,178 as of May 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents a growth of 1,191 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,987. The increase is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 10,178 in June 2025 and an additional 159 validated new addresses post-Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,061 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Augustine Heights - Brookwater's growth rate of 13.3% since the 2021 Census exceeds both national (9.3%) and state averages, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.7% to overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being 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 from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used. However, 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 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Moving forward, a significant population increase is forecasted for the top quartile of national areas. Augustine Heights - Brookwater is expected to grow by 3,927 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an overall increase of 38.6% over the 16-year period.

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

Augustine Heights - Brookwater has seen approximately 67 dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25336 homes were approved, with an additional 73 approved in FY26 so far. Each year, on average, 4.6 new residents have been associated with every home built during these five years.

This supply has significantly lagged demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $407,000, which is somewhat higher than regional norms due to quality-focused development. In FY26, $5.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Augustine Heights - Brookwater has about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 70th percentile nationally when assessed areas are considered. New developments consist of 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which were currently 95.0% houses.

This trend suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 496 people per approval, Augustine Heights - Brookwater indicates a mature market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, the area is forecasted to gain 3,927 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, though buyers may experience heightened competition as the population grows.

Augustine Heights - Brookwater has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 20 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are Greater Springfield Master Planned Community, Darra to Springfield Transport Corridor, Southern Resource Recovery and Recycling Facility - Redbank Plains, and Opossum Creek Parklands Upgrade. The following list details 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 an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.1%, lower than the Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 7.2%.

As of December 2025, 6,336 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.0% and workforce participation at 84.3%. Approximately 19.9% of residents work from home. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. The area specializes in public administration & safety, with employment share being 1.6 times the regional level.

Construction employs 7.2%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment increased by 7.2% while labour force grew by 7.4%, resulting in a slight unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with a slight drop in unemployment. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, overall employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Augustine Heights - Brookwater's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 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 SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $73,237 and an average of $82,945 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median would be approximately $81,557 and the average $92,368, factoring in a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36%. Census data indicates incomes in Augustine Heights - Brookwater rank between the 90th and 95th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution shows that 36.6% (3,725 individuals) fall 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 over $3,000 weekly, supporting high consumer spending. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income and residents rank in the 94th percentile for disposable income. 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.4% houses and 4.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Augustine Heights-Brookwater stood at 12.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.3% and rented ones at 32.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,273, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded as $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Augustine Heights-Brookwater's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,273 versus 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 the remaining 10.6%, with lone person households at 9.3% and group households comprising 1.3%. The median household size is 3.2 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Augustine Heights - Brookwater's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion with university qualifications (34.5%) compared to the broader SA4 region (18.8%) and SA3 area (20.6%). Bachelor degrees are the 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 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.

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

Augustine Heights - Brookwater has 33 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 40 individual routes, collectively facilitating 2,692 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 433 meters from the nearest stop. As primarily residential, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with train at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.9 per dwelling, above the regional average.

In 2021 Census data (which may reflect COVID-19 conditions), 19.9% of residents worked from home. Service frequency averaged 384 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 81 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

Augustine Heights - Brookwater shows excellent health outcomes according to AreaSearch's analysis. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are very low across all age groups. Approximately 61% of the total population (6,188 people) has private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.3% and 6.7% of residents respectively. 78.5% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 6.4% (652 people) of residents aged 65 and over, lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are notably strong, ranking higher than the general population nationally.

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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, 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, accounting for 49.8% of the population. The category 'Other' is notably overrepresented here compared to Greater Brisbane, with 3.5% versus 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (23.8%), Australian (22.6%), and Other (11.7%). Some ethnic groups show significant differences in representation: Samoan is overrepresented at 1.6%, Maori at 1.5%, and Indian at 5.9%.

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 significantly below the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Augustine Heights-Brookwater has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (18.9%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.7%). This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is notably above the national average of 12.0%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.0% to 15.4%, while the 55 to 64 age group has increased from 7.8% to 9.1%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 13.4% to 10.7%, and the 0 to 4 age group has dropped from 8.2% to 6.4%. By 2041, demographic projections suggest that the 45 to 54 age cohort will expand significantly, with an increase of 892 people (56%), growing from 1,582 to 2,475 residents.