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 10,070 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 1,083 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,987. The change was inferred from ABS estimates of 10,054 in June 2024 and 144 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 1,050 persons per square kilometer. Augustine Heights - Brookwater's growth rate of 12.1% since the 2021 census exceeded national (8.9%) and state averages. Natural growth contributed approximately 37.3% to overall population gains during recent periods.

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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Population projections indicate a significant increase of 4,211 persons by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 41.7%.

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. Between FY-21 and FY-25336 homes received approval, with another 73 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates around 4.6 new residents per year.

This supply has lagged behind 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, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY-26, $5.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's residential character. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Augustine Heights - Brookwater experiences about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 70th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New developments consist of 38.0% detached houses and 62.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a significant shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 95.0% houses.

This trend may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. At around 496 people per approval, Augustine Heights - Brookwater suggests a mature market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to gain approximately 4,195 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these growth projections, although buyers may experience increased competition as the population grows.

Augustine Heights - Brookwater has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 23 such projects likely to affect this particular region. Notable ones include 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 a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate as of September 2025 was 1.1%.

There was an estimated employment growth of 3.5% over the past year. As of September 2025, 6,167 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 2.9% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was at 79.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade.

There was particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. In contrast, construction employed just 7.2% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 3.5% while labour force increased by 3.6%, resulting in an unemployment rise of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop. State-level data to 25-Nov shows QLD employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. 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 $69,678 and an average income of $79,340 in the financial year 2022. Nationally, these figures are extremely high, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 during the same period. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $79,426 (median) and $90,440 (average), based on a 13.99% growth in wages since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Augustine Heights - Brookwater rank highly nationally, between the 90th and 95th percentiles. Income distribution reveals that 36.6% of the population (3,685 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to broader trends across the region where 33.3% are in the same category. Economic strength is evident with 46.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 15.0% of income, and residents rank within 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 structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.4% houses and 4.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Augustine Heights - Brookwater was at 12.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.3% and rented ones at 32.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,273, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,710. Median weekly rent in the area was $415, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Augustine Heights - Brookwater's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 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 has an educational attainment that exceeds broader benchmarks. Specifically, 34.5% of its residents aged 15 years or above hold university qualifications, compared to 18.8% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. This high level of educational attainment positions the area favourably for opportunities that require knowledge-based skills. Bachelor degrees are the most common type of university qualification held by residents at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 36.0% of residents aged 15 years or above holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas being the most common type at 13.7%. Educational participation is notably high in Augustine Heights - Brookwater, with 36.5% of its residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes primary education (14.3%), secondary education (10.1%), and tertiary education (5.8%).

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 operating. These include a mix of train and bus services. There are 32 individual routes serving these stops, collectively providing 3,150 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 433 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 450 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 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 (5,981 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 has a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 23.3% of its population 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 the population. The category 'Other' is overrepresented in Augustine Heights-Brookwater compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 3.5% versus 2.1%.

In terms of ancestry, English and Australian are the top two groups, comprising 23.8% and 22.6% respectively, followed by Other at 11.7%. Notably, Samoan, Maori, and Indian ethnicities are overrepresented in Augustine Heights-Brookwater compared to regional figures: Samoan at 1.6% versus 4.5%, Maori at 1.5% versus 2.6%, and Indian at 5.9% versus 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 significantly below 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%). The concentration of 5-14 year-olds is well above the national average of 12.2%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 13.0% to 14.7%, while the 55 to 64 age group increased from 7.8% to 8.8%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 13.4% to 10.8%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 8.2% to 6.9%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Augustine Heights-Brookwater's age profile will change significantly. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to expand considerably, increasing by 950 people (61%) from 1,551 to 2,502.