Camira - Gailes
Statistical Area - sa2

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' population is 9,734 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 485 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,249. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 9,726 in June 2024 and an additional 12 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,035 persons per square kilometer, comparable 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, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth of national statistical areas, with the area expected to increase by 419 persons to 2041 based on latest 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 5 financial years, totalling 42 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY-21 and FY-25 accommodates about 7.4 new residents annually. This demand exceeds supply, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction cost for new homes is around $265,000, in line with broader regional development. In the current financial year, commercial approvals amounting to $288,000 have been registered, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camira - Gailes has significantly less development activity, 92.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties often strengthens demand and prices for existing ones. The area's development activity is also below national averages, reflecting its maturity and possible planning constraints.

New developments consist of 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. There are approximately 1092 people per dwelling approval in Camira - Gailes, indicating an established market. Future projections suggest that by 2041, the area will add around 411 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, likely intensifying buyer competition and supporting 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 ones include Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication, Camira Springs Estate Stage 3 & 4, Greater Springfield Sports and Recreation Precinct, Augustine Heights Master Planned Community. The following list details those most relevant.

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Camira - Gailes has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Camira - Gailes has a balanced workforce with representation from both white and blue collar jobs. The manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year. There are 5,044 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in 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 services have limited presence with only 4.3% of employment compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, while the labour force grew by 0.2%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% and the labour force grow by 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion in national employment over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with varying growth rates across industry sectors. Applying these projections to Camira - Gailes' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Camira - Gailes's median income among taxpayers was $44,915 in the financial year 2022. The average income stood at $51,143 during the same period. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,199 (median) and $58,298 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Camira - Gailes rank modestly, between the 40th and 51st percentiles. The largest income bracket comprises 38.4% of residents earning $1,500 to $2,999 weekly (3,737 residents), which is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. After housing expenses, 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, as per the latest Census evaluation, had a dwelling structure comprising 92.8% houses and 7.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Brisbane metropolitan area had 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camira-Gailes was recorded at 28.9%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.1% and rented ones at 23.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,560, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,710. The median weekly rent figure for Camira-Gailes was $325, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Camira-Gailes had significantly lower mortgage repayments ($1,560 vs Australia's average of $1,863) and substantially lower rents ($325 vs national figure of $375).

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.0.

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

The area has university qualification rates of 15.4%, significantly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – 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. Camira State School serves the area, enrolling 736 students as of a specific date. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. Local school capacity is limited (7.6 places per 100 residents vs 20.0 regionally), leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

The analysis of public transport in Camira - Gailes shows that there are currently 24 active transport stops operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 240 weekly passenger trips provided collectively by these routes. The accessibility of transport is rated as moderate, with residents typically located an average distance of 424 meters from the nearest transport stop.

On average, there are 34 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 10 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, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~4,516 people), compared to 50.3% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 9.8 and 9.0% of residents respectively.

However, 66.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.4% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,513 people), which is higher than the 8.8% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Camira - Gailes 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

Camira-Gailes was found to have a higher cultural diversity compared to most local markets, with 14.9% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 26.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Camira-Gailes, making up 51.0% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Camira-Gailes compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.2% of the population identifying as Jewish.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (28.2%), Australian (24.0%), and Other (8.2%), which is lower than the regional average of 13.5%. There are also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan at 2.6% (vs regional 4.5%), Maori at 1.8% (vs regional 2.6%), and Vietnamese at 2.0% (vs regional 1.4%).

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 shows strong representation in Camira - Gailes at 13.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 11.9%. Between 2021 and the present day, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.9% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 age group has declined from 14.0% to 12.4%, and the 25 to 34 cohort has dropped from 13.0% to 11.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Camira - Gailes's age structure. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 60%, reaching 818 people from the current figure of 510. This growth will be driven by an aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 72% of projected growth. In contrast, the 5 to 14 and 0 to 4 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.