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Camira - Gailes has an estimated 9,799 residents, up from 9,249 at the 2021 Census — a change of 550 people, or 5.9%. Growth has averaged 0.8% a year over five years. Natural increase accounts for 51.1% of that increase. That puts 1,042 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, demographic analysis from AreaSearch indicates that Camira - Gailes has an estimated population of approximately 9,799. This demonstrates an expansion of 550 people (5.9%) relative to the 2021 Census tally of 9,249 people. Such growth is determined from the June 2025 ABS estimated resident population figure of 9,794 alongside 11 validated new addresses registered following the Census. The local population density stands at 1,042 persons per square kilometer, aligning closely with broader benchmarks tracked by AreaSearch. In recent periods, natural increase served as the primary growth engine, representing roughly 51.1% of total local population additions.
Projections published in 2024 (using 2022 as a base year) by the ABS and Geoscience Australia are utilised by AreaSearch across SA2 locations. For horizons beyond 2032 or locations omitted from that release, Queensland State Government SA2 figures from 2023 (benchmarked to 2021 data) are incorporated. Because state models lack age-bracket breakdowns, AreaSearch applies cohort weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region 2023 release based on 2022 figures. Looking ahead, population growth is projected to track within the lower quartile nationally, with the latest annual ERP numbers pointing to an expansion of 311 persons by 2041, representing a cumulative 3.1% rise across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
52 new dwellings have been approved in Camira - Gailes over the past five years, an average of 10 a year. That is 1.1 approvals per 1,000 residents. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Residential building approvals in Camira - Gailes have maintained an annual pace of roughly 10 homes, generating 52 homes over the preceding 5 financial years. With an inflow averaging 7.5 new residents per year per finished home across the 5 financial years from FY-22 to FY-26, local demand substantially outstrips new residential additions, typically driving up competition and prices. Newly approved residences carry an average construction cost of $362,000, sitting below regional benchmarks to provide comparatively affordable options. Meanwhile, commercial approvals for the current financial year total $288,000, pointing to subdued non-residential development.
Per capita residential construction in Camira - Gailes trails Greater Brisbane substantially, registering 89.0% below the regional rate. Although building volumes have seen recent upticks, this restrained supply pipeline commonly supports pricing and demand across established homes. Lower-than-average construction relative to national benchmarks underscores the established nature of the suburb and potential planning restrictions. Detached houses account for 90.0% of recent residential building activity while townhouses or apartments comprise 10.0%, preserving the traditional low-density suburban landscape favored by family households. An average ratio of 638 people per dwelling approval highlights a mature residential market. According to the most recent AreaSearch quarterly projections, Camira - Gailes is set to gain 306 residents by 2041. While residential construction currently aligns with demographic forecasts, incoming buyers could encounter tight market conditions as the population expands.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Camira - Gailes
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Camira - Gailes, worth an estimated $150 million. A further 153 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $165.5 billion. 43 are already under construction and 46 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Urban development, major works, and strategic planning initiatives play a decisive role in shaping local performance. AreaSearch has pinpointed 19 infrastructure projects with potential influence over the catchment. Prominent undertakings include the Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication, Camira Springs Estate Stage 3 & 4, Springview Estate Villages 1, 2 and 3, and the Greater Springfield Sports and Recreation Precinct, with key initiatives outlined below.
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Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication
Major staged duplication of Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial from two to four lanes to support rapid population growth in Greater Springfield. Stages 1 and 3 are complete while Stage 2 early works, including utility relocations, retaining walls and drainage upgrades, are underway ahead of full civil road widening. The project includes upgraded signalised intersections, shared pathways, on-road cycle lanes, bridge and drainage improvements and is jointly funded by Ipswich City Council and the Queensland Government.
Camira Springs Estate Stage 3 & 4
Final stages of the boutique Camira Springs residential estate delivering elevated land lots with city views, directly within Camira suburb.
Springview Estate Villages 1, 2 and 3
A staged masterplanned community spanning approximately 240 hectares in Springfield, Ipswich, bounded by Opossum Creek, O'Dwyers Gully and Springfield Anglican College. Village 1 (around 30 hectares, 400+ homes) is complete. The Precinct Plan for Villages 2 and 3 was approved by Ipswich City Council in March 2024, followed by Area Development Plan approvals for Village 2 in June 2024 and Village 3 in May 2025. Village 2 comprises approximately 821 detached lots across 23 stages, and Village 3 approximately 1,052 lots, together delivering parks, a local centre, childcare facilities and wildlife corridors along Woogaroo and Opossum Creeks that are three times wider than the council's minimum requirement.Before construction can commence on Villages 2 and 3, the developer still requires operational works approval and a Federal EPBC Act assessment of flora and fauna impacts.
Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication
Major duplication and road widening project upgrading Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial from two to four lanes. Features signalised intersections, cycle paths, and bridge duplication over Opossum Creek to accommodate growth in Greater Springfield.
Ovation Springfield
Ovation Springfield is a high-density residential apartment and townhome development at 1-33 Commercial Drive, Springfield Central, delivering around 420 dwellings in multiple stages within the Springfield town centre. Backed by Holden Capital construction finance, the project is currently under construction with completion targeted around 2027.
Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard Upgrade
Ipswich City Council, supported by the Queensland Government and Springfield City Group, is upgrading the key arterial intersection and corridors of Augusta Parkway and Sinnathamby Boulevard in Springfield Central. Works involve widening road approaches to dual carriageways, signalising intersections, and delivering dedicated off-road active transport cycle paths connecting to Springfield Central Station. Staged civil roadworks are actively underway.
Woodvale Village
Woodvale Village is a $100 million masterplanned community in Forest Lake delivering 151 new homes, including 3- and 4-bedroom turnkey house and land packages. Fast-tracked as a State Facilitated Development (SFD), it requires a minimum 15% affordable housing allocation. Construction has commenced, with first residents expected by mid-2027.
Abadi Gaia Adult Residential Village
Abadi Gaia integrates resort living, sustainability, and medical services into a retirement eco-village with diverse dwelling options.
5,369 residents of Camira - Gailes are employed, from a labour force of 5,586. Unemployment sits at 3.9%, with participation at 70.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 7,429, about 76% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local labour market in Camira - Gailes displays a balanced distribution of blue-collar and white-collar roles, supported by an established manufacturing and industrial presence, an unemployment rate of just 3.9%, and an estimated annual job growth rate of 11.6%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 5,369, while local unemployment sat 0.4% lower than the 4.3% recorded for Greater Brisbane. Workforce participation closely mirrors the 70.1% Greater Brisbane benchmark. Census data showed only 13.2% of workers operating from home, though pandemic-era restrictions during that period should be noted. Manufacturing, construction, and health care & social assistance represent the foremost employment fields for local residents.
The area displays pronounced industrial concentration, with manufacturing jobs accounting for 1.9 times the regional proportion. Conversely, the professional & technical sector is noticeably under-indexed, engaging 4.3% of the local workforce compared to 8.9% throughout Greater Brisbane. Comparing local worker numbers against the resident population demonstrates that this predominantly residential catchment provides limited job opportunities within its own boundaries. Analysis of ABS and SALM figures by AreaSearch reveals that across the 12 months leading to March 2026, Camira - Gailes experienced an 11.6% rise in employment and a 10.1% increase in the labour force, reducing unemployment by 1.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded a 3.2% lift in employment, a 3.4% labour force gain, and a 0.1 percentage point increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of Mar-26 provide additional context regarding future labour demand. National projections indicate employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trajectories diverge widely by sector. Applying these structural industry projections across the local workforce profile suggests Camira - Gailes could see employment expand by 5.9% across five years and 12.6% over ten years (representing a baseline weighting extrapolation without local population adjustments).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Camira - Gailes is $1,758 a week (about $91,000 a year), with median personal income at $760 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $47,209 a year against an average of $53,467. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO records compiled by AreaSearch for financial year 2023, taxpayer earnings across the Camira - Gailes SA2 fall below nationwide averages. The median taxable income in the SA2 is $47,209 alongside a $53,467 average, compared against Greater Brisbane benchmarks of $58,236 and $72,799. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, updated estimates as of March 2026 place median earnings at approximately $52,572 and the average at $59,541. In the 2021 Census, local individual, family, and household earnings placed in the 40th to 50th percentiles.
A cohort of 3,762 individuals, representing 38.4% of residents, falls into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, aligning with the 33.3% observed across the surrounding region. Non-housing expenditures account for 85.9% of disposable household funds.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Camira - Gailes had 3,188 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 0% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 24% rented and 29% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $325 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,560 a month. Rent absorbs 18.5% of household income here and mortgage repayments 20.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the latest Census, separate houses made up 92.8% of the housing stock in Camira - Gailes, with townhouses, flats, and other configurations accounting for 7.2%, in contrast to Brisbane metro where houses represented 73.5% and other forms 26.5%. Outright home ownership reached 28.9%, exceeding the Brisbane metro rate, while 47.1% of properties were owned with a mortgage and 23.9% were rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment stood at $1,560, well below the Brisbane metro benchmark of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $325 against $380 regionally. Nationally, local mortgage commitments remain noticeably under the $1,863 Australian median, and rent costs sit well below the $375 national benchmark.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Camira - Gailes counted 3,188 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 3,378 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 34% are couples with children, against 27% couples without children. 20% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families constitute 77.4% of all local households, with couple families with children representing 34.4%, childless couples accounting for 27.2%, and single parent arrangements comprising 14.5%. Non-family households form the remaining 22.6%, consisting of 19.5% single-person dwellings and 3.0% group living arrangements. Average household size is 2.8 people, exceeding the Greater Brisbane figure of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
15.4% of adults in Camira - Gailes hold a university qualification, including 10.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.7% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.4% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 736 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 974 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment profiles indicate lower university completion rates in the area, with tertiary degrees held by 15.4% of residents compared to 30.5% throughout Greater Brisbane, highlighting scope for educational outreach. Bachelor degrees represent the largest university cohort at 10.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Conversely, vocational pathways are well represented, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ possessing technical qualifications, including certificates (30.4%) and advanced diplomas (10.8%). A significant proportion of the community is engaged in study, with 28.2% of residents enrolled in an educational institution. This cohort comprises 10.6% attending primary school, 8.5% in secondary education, and 3.9% undertaking tertiary studies.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Camira - Gailes means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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66.0% of residents in Camira - Gailes report no long-term health condition. 6.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 46.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health assessments by AreaSearch, evaluating chronic illness rates and mortality statistics, show notable health challenges in Camira - Gailes, with routine conditions impacting younger and older demographics alike. Private health insurance coverage is notably restricted, encompassing approximately 47% of residents (~4,566 people), trailing the Greater Brisbane rate of 55.8% and the national figure of 55.7%. Mental health conditions and asthma represent the leading diagnosed medical issues locally, affecting 9.8 and 9.0% of the community respectively. Meanwhile, 66.0% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, below the 69.2% recorded across Greater Brisbane.
Elevated chronic illness rates are evident among the working-age population. Residents aged 65 and over number 1,544 (15.8% of the area), with senior health metrics tracking broadly in line with general population rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
26.4% of Camira - Gailes residents were born overseas and 14.9% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (28.2%) and Australian (24.0%). 3.6% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Camira - Gailes exceeds broader averages, with 26.4% of the population born overseas and 14.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity forms the predominant faith, accounting for 51.0% of residents. The most noticeable relative variance appears in Judaism, which represents 0.2% of the local community compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane. English (28.2%), Australian (24.0%), and Other (8.2%) constitute the three largest parental ancestry groups in Camira - Gailes. Significant community representation is also evident among other backgrounds, including Samoan ancestry at 2.6% (compared to 0.9% across the region), Vietnamese at 2.0% (versus 0.8%), and Maori at 1.8% (versus 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Camira - Gailes is 38. 25.5% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The demographic age profile of Camira - Gailes closely follows Greater Brisbane, with the largest divergence between cohorts reaching 3.7 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 38 as at August 2026, remaining level with the 2021 Census and sitting 2 years above the Greater Brisbane median of 36 recorded at that Census. Since the Census, the most apparent shift occurred among the 45 - 64 age group, which decreased from 27.4% to an estimated 25.1%. Projections to 2041 show seniors and retirees (65+) driving future growth by adding 595 residents (39%) to total 2,139, while child, young adult, and early-to-mid career adult segments are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Camira - Gailes
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Sep 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Sep 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Sep 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Jul 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (9,249 at the 2021 Census → 9,799 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (310041297). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.