Camira - Gailes

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

Camira - Gailes's population is 9,737 as of Feb 2026. This shows an increase of 488 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,249. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 9,726 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,035 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 59.2% of 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are used, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Note that these state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate lower quartile growth of national statistical areas, with the area expected to increase by 419 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 4.2% over the 17 years.

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

Camira - Gailes has received approximately 8 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 42 homes. In FY-26 so far, 6 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates around 7.4 new residents annually. This demand exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new homes is $265,000, aligning with broader regional development trends. This financial year has seen $288,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Measured against Greater Brisbane, Camira - Gailes has significantly less development activity, 92.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. The area's development activity is also below national averages, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints.

New developments consist predominantly of detached dwellings (83.0%) with townhouses or apartments making up the remainder (17.0%), sustaining the area's suburban identity. There are approximately 1092 people per dwelling approval in Camira - Gailes, indicating an established market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the location is projected to add 408 residents by 2041. Should current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

Camira - Gailes has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 19 projects likely to affect the area. Notable projects include Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication, Camira Springs Estate Stage 3 & 4, Springview Estate Villages 1, 2 and 3, Greater Springfield Sports and Recreation Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Camira - Gailes has been broadly consistent with national averages

Camira - Gailes has a balanced workforce comprising white and blue-collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent, with an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Employment grew by 5.0% in the year ending September 2025.

As of that date, 5,074 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation was 68.0%, below Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Census data shows 13.2% of residents worked from home. Key employment sectors are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and construction.

Manufacturing has a notably high concentration, with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. Professional & technical jobs have limited presence, at 4.3% compared to the regional 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the resident population versus working population count. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 5.0%, while labour force grew by 3.1%, reducing unemployment by 1.7 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camira - Gailes's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 5.9% in five years and 12.6% in ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

The median income among taxpayers in Camira - Gailes SA2 is $47,209, according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The average income stands at $53,467. This compares to figures for Greater Brisbane of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $51,887 (median) and $58,766 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Camira - Gailes, between the 40th and 50th percentiles. Income brackets indicate the largest segment comprises 38.4% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (3,739 residents), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. After housing, 85.9% of income remains for other expenses.

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

Camira-Gailes dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 92.8% houses and 7.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camira-Gailes was 28.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.1% and rented ones at 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,560, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Camira-Gailes was $325, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,560 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 77.4% of all households, including 34.4% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 14.5% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 22.6%, with lone person households at 19.5% and group households comprising 3.0%. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Camira - Gailes fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 15.4%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 30.4%. Educational participation is high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Camira - Gailes has 24 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route collectively providing 170 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as moderate, with residents typically located 424 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's predominantly residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 90%, while 6% use trains for commuting. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, only 13.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 24 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 7 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Camira - Gailes is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Camira-Gailes faces significant health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 47% of the total population (~4,537 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues affecting 9.8% of residents and asthma impacting 9.0%. Conversely, 66.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,588 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Camira-Gailes has a higher than average cultural diversity, with 14.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.4% born overseas. The predominant religion is Christianity, comprising 51.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Camira-Gailes at 0.2%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (28.2%), Australian (24.0%), and Other (8.2%). There are also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan is overrepresented at 2.6%, Maori at 1.8%, and Vietnamese at 2.0%.

Camira - Gailes's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Camira - Gailes has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 55-64 is strongly represented at 13.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.3%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has increased from 3.9% to 5.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 13.0% to 11.3%, and the 45-54 group has dropped from 14.0% to 12.3%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Camira - Gailes's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 46%, reaching 818 people from the current 561, reflecting an aging population dynamic where those aged 65 and above will comprise 70% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.