Bardon

Bardon has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Bardon's population was approximately 11,168 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 825 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 10,343. The growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident populations and validated new addresses between June 2025 and the Census date. Bardon's population density was 2,381 persons per square kilometer as of May 2026, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Between 2021 and May 2026, Bardon's population grew by 8.0%, which is within 1.3 percentage points of the national average growth rate of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 89.8% of Bardon's population gains during this period.

AreaSearch uses 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 from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Based on projected demographic shifts, Bardon's population is expected to increase by 871 persons to reach approximately 11,049 by 2041. This reflects an overall increase of 7.8% over the 16-year period from May 2026 to 2041.

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

Bardon has averaged approximately 19 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 98 homes. As of FY26, there have been 7 approvals recorded so far. The average number of new residents per year for every home built in Bardon between FY21 and FY25 is 7.3. This indicates that demand significantly outpaces supply, which typically exerts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings in Bardon over the past five financial years is $813,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, there have been $5.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Bardon has markedly lower building activity, recording 63.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established dwellings. The population density in Bardon is approximately 682 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market.

Recent development in Bardon has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (82.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. Looking ahead, Bardon is expected to grow by 871 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Bardon has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Coles Local Bardon, Bardon Commercial Precinct Redevelopment, Legacy Way Tunnel, and Ile Ashgrove. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bardon rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Bardon has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.1% in December 2025, below Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.2%.

As of December 2025, 6,647 residents were employed, with workforce participation at 76.5%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Census responses showed that 36.9% of residents worked from home. Key industries include professional & technical, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Bardon has a strong specialization in professional & technical services with an employment share twice the regional level, while manufacturing has limited presence at 2.6%, compared to 6.4% regionally.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending December 2025, employment increased by 1.2% alongside labour force growth of 1.3%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment and labour force growth of 3.2% and 3.0% respectively, with a 0.1 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, national employment is expected to expand by 6.6%, and over ten years, by 13.7%. Applying these projections to Bardon's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 7.5% over five years and 15.1% over ten years.

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

The median income among taxpayers in Bardon SA2 was $79,155 and the average income was $126,420 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This compares to figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $88,147 (median) and $140,781 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Bardon rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 99th percentiles. The largest segment comprises 42.6% earning $4000+ weekly, with a total of 4,757 residents falling into this category, unlike broader area trends where 33.3% fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 range. A significant 55.6% earn above $3,000 weekly in Bardon. After housing costs, residents retain 88.2% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Bardon is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Bardon's dwelling structures, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 81.8% houses and 18.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bardon stood at 34.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.9% and rented ones at 21.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,903, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Bardon was $495, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Bardon's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,903 versus the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Bardon features high concentrations of family households and group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.1% of all households, including 44.0% couples with children, 23.4% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 22.9%, with lone person households at 18.9% and group households making up 3.9%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Bardon demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Bardon's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 58.9% of residents aged 15 years and above hold university qualifications, compared to the state average of 25.7% in Queensland and the national average of 30.4%. The most prevalent qualification type is Bachelor degrees at 36.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (16.5%) and graduate diplomas (6.1%). Vocational pathways account for 17.6% of qualifications among those aged 15 years and above, with advanced diplomas making up 8.2% and certificates accounting for 9.4%.

Educational participation is high in Bardon, with 35.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.3% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 9.1% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Bardon has 94 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes, offering a total of 2738 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these stops is rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 142 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards due to Bardon's primarily residential nature. Car remains the most popular mode of transport at 79%, followed by bus at 10% and cycling at 3%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in the area.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 36.9%, work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 391 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

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

AreaSearch's assessment of health outcomes data for Bardon shows notable results. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 80% of the total population (8,923 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues affecting 7.6% of residents and asthma impacting 6.9%. A total of 75.5% declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, higher than the 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Bardon has 11.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,294 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

Bardon ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Bardon's population showed low cultural diversity, with 80.4% born in Australia and 92.1% being citizens. English was spoken exclusively at home by 92.0%. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 48.5%.

Judaism, however, was overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (28.3%), Australian (23.7%), and Irish (13.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Scottish at 10.2% (vs regional 7.4%), French at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and South Australian at 0.7% (vs 0.6%).

Bardon's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Bardon's median age is 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 but equal to Australia's 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 16.2% of Bardon's population, higher than Greater Brisbane's figure, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 10.1%. Between 2021 and the present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.8% to 16.4%, the 35 to 44 group has decreased from 15.0% to 13.5%, and the 65 to 74 group has dropped from 7.1% to 6.0%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Bardon's age structure. Notably, the 45 to 54 group is projected to grow by 18%, adding 321 people to reach a total of 2,136 from 1,814. Meanwhile, both the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups are expected to decrease in number.