Belmont - Gumdale

Belmont - Gumdale is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Belmont - Gumdale's population was around 7,915 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 365 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,550. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 7,903 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 239 persons per square kilometer. Belmont - Gumdale's 4.8% population growth since the census is comparable to its SA3 area's growth rate of 4.9%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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. Future population trends indicate a decline of 306 persons by 2041, with specific age cohorts expected to grow. Notably, the 75 to 84 age group is projected to expand by 303 people over this period.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Belmont - Gumdale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Belmont - Gumdale has seen approximately 23 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, a total of 116 homes were approved, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY-26. On average, over the past five financial years, around 1.4 new residents arrived per new home approved.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand, contributing to stable market conditions. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $794,000, indicating a focus on premium developments in the area. In FY-26, commercial approvals worth $10.7 million have been registered, reflecting steady commercial investment activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Belmont - Gumdale records 10.0% less building activity per person.

Nationally, it ranks at the 58th percentile of areas assessed for building activity. However, recent years have seen an acceleration in new building activity, which is lower than the national average, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints. New building activity in Belmont - Gumdale comprises 95.0% standalone homes and 5.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining its traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. This results in approximately 269 people per dwelling approval, further emphasizing the area's low-density characteristics. Given the expected stability or decline in population, Belmont - Gumdale may face reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Belmont - Gumdale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 32ndth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 21 projects that may affect this region. Notable ones include Brisbane Aquatic Centre Upgrades, Chandler Indoor Sports Centre and Precinct, Eastern Metro Expansion (Coorparoo to Capalaba), Greenslopes Private Hospital Wakerley Specialist Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Belmont - Gumdale performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Belmont - Gumdale has an educated workforce with diverse sector representation, a low unemployment rate of 1.2%, and estimated employment growth of 6.2% in the past year. As of September 2025, 4829 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 77.0%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%.

Home workership stands at 24.0%, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Leading industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction shows strong specialization with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level, while public administration & safety has lower representation at 4.7% versus the regional average of 7.0%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census data on working population vs resident population.

Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 6.2%, labour force grew by 5.9%, and unemployment fell by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Belmont - Gumdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data released for financial year 2023, Belmont - Gumdale SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $67,981 and an average income of $94,570. Nationally, these figures are high compared to the Greater Brisbane levels of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income is approximately $74,718 and average income is around $103,942. As per the 2021 Census figures, household incomes rank at the 92nd percentile with a weekly income of $2,588. The majority of residents, 28.6% or 2,263 people, fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket. This is consistent with broader regional trends where 33.3% of residents are in the same category. High weekly earnings exceeding $3,000 are achieved by 43.2% of households, indicating strong consumer spending power. After housing costs, residents retain 88.5% of their income, reflecting robust purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Belmont - Gumdale, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.2% houses and 6.9% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area which had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Belmont - Gumdale was at 41.0%, with mortgaged properties at 44.6% and rented ones at 14.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,268, higher than Brisbane's metropolitan average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Belmont - Gumdale was recorded as $450, compared to Brisbane's metropolitan average of $380. Nationally, Belmont - Gumdale's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Belmont - Gumdale features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 84.7% of all households, including 45.6% couples with children, 27.7% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 15.3%, with lone person households at 13.1% and group households making up 2.0% of the total. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Belmont - Gumdale exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Belmont - Gumdale's residents aged 15+ have higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 33.9% hold university qualifications, compared to SA3 area's 22.1% and SA4 region's 23.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (7.9%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.0% of residents holding them - advanced diplomas account for 10.4% and certificates for 19.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 31.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.1% in secondary education, 9.5% in primary education, and 6.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Belmont - Gumdale has 42 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by 15 different routes that together provide 779 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 474 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transportation at 87%. On average, there are 2.1 vehicles per dwelling, which is higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 24% of residents work from home, a figure that may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 111 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 18 weekly trips per individual stop.

Belmont - Gumdale'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 for Belmont - Gumdale based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The area has a very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. Approximately 68% of the total population (5,342 people) have private health cover, which is exceptionally high compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8%.

This figure is also higher than the national average of 55.7%. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are arthritis and asthma, affecting 6.7% and 6.7% of residents respectively. A total of 72.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. As of the latest data, the area has 19.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,521 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Belmont - Gumdale was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Belmont-Gumdale has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 23.5% of its population born overseas and 16.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Belmont-Gumdale, making up 60.3% of people, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (26.2%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (8.7%).

Notably, New Zealanders comprise 1.1%, Koreans 0.7%, and South Africans 0.7%, each higher than their respective regional percentages of 1.0%, 0.5%, and 0.6%.

Belmont - Gumdale's population is slightly older than the national pattern

Belmont-Gumdale has a median age of 41, which is higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and Australia's median age of 38. The 45-54 age group is notably over-represented in Belmont-Gumdale at 14.7%, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 6.7%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 4.4% to 6.6% of the population, while the 25-34 cohort has declined from 8.4% to 6.7%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests significant changes in Belmont-Gumdale's age profile. The 75-84 age group is projected to expand by 224 people (43%) from 523 to 748. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 88% of total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Meanwhile, the 65-74 and 0-4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.