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's population is around 9,734 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase from 9,249 people recorded in the 2021 Census to an estimated resident population of 9,726 by June 2024, with an additional 12 validated new addresses since then. The population density is around 1,035 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 59.2% 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, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections for years post-2032 based on 2021 data.

For areas not covered by state projections, proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied. Future population trends suggest lower quartile growth, with the area expected to increase by 419 persons to 2041, 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 annually. The Australian Bureau of Statistics reports 42 approvals between FY-21 and FY-25, with none recorded yet in FY-26. On average, 7.4 new residents per year have been associated with each home built over the past five financial years. This demand outpaces supply, potentially influencing prices upwards and increasing buyer competition.

The average construction cost of new dwellings is $462,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $288,000, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Comparing Camira - Gailes to Greater Brisbane, it has 92.0% less development activity per person. This scarcity can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties. Nationally, the area's development levels are also below average, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints.

New developments consist of 83.0% detached dwellings and 17.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the suburb's family-oriented identity. Camira - Gailes has approximately 1092 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. By 2041, projections show a population increase of 411 residents. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially 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 22 projects that could affect the area. Notable projects include Springfield Parkway and Springfield Greenbank Arterial Duplication, Greater Springfield Sports and Recreation Precinct, Orion Springfield Central Shopping Centre Expansion, and Springview Estate Villages 1, 2, and 3. The following list details those most likely to be 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, with an unemployment rate of 4.6% as of June 2025.

In the past year, there was an estimated employment growth of 1.2%. As of June 2025, 5,044 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is 0.5% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. The workforce participation rate is similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care and social assistance, manufacturing, and construction.

Manufacturing particularly stands out with employment levels at 1.9 times the regional average. However, professional and technical services have limited presence, with only 4.3% of residents employed in this sector compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.2%, while the labour force grew by 0.2%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate of 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4% during the same period. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% between Sep-24 and Sep-25, losing 8,070 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, unemployment stood at 4.5%, with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camira-Gailes' employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 5.9% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, although these figures are based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Camira-Gailes's income level is below the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers in Camira-Gailes is $44,915, with an average income of $51,143. In comparison, Greater Brisbane's median and average incomes are $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Camira-Gailes would be approximately $50,175 (median) and $57,132 (average) as of March 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Camira-Gailes all rank modestly, between the 40th and 51st percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the largest segment comprises 38.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (3,737 residents), 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

In Camira-Gailes, as recorded in the latest Census, 92.8% of dwellings were houses with 7.2% being other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area where 88.9% of dwellings are houses. Home ownership in Camira-Gailes stood at 28.9%, with the rest being mortgaged (47.1%) or rented (23.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,560, lower than Brisbane's average of $1,710. The median weekly rent in Camira-Gailes was $325, compared to Brisbane's $360. Nationally, these figures are significantly lower than the Australian averages of $1,863 for mortgage repayments and $375 for rents.

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

Family households comprise 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%, consisting of 19.5% lone person households and 3.0% group households. 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'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 prominent, 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: 10.6% in primary, 8.5% in secondary, and 3.9% in tertiary education.

Camira State School serves the area, enrolling 736 students as of a specific date. The school focuses 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

Camira - Gailes has 24 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route, collectively handling 240 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 424 meters from the nearest stop.

Buses run approximately 34 times per day across all routes, equating to about 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 (around 4,516 people), compared to 50.3% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.8% and 9.0% of residents respectively.

Approximately 66.0% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.4% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (around 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 has a higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 14.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 26.4% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Camira-Gailes, accounting for 51.0% of the population. Notably, Judaism is more represented in Camira-Gailes compared to Greater Brisbane, with 0.2% of its population identifying as Jewish.

The top three ancestry groups in Camira-Gailes are English (28.2%), Australian (24.0%), and Other (8.2%), which is lower than the regional average of 13.5%. There are significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups, with Samoan at 2.6% (versus 4.5% regionally), Maori at 1.8% (versus 2.6%), and Vietnamese at 2.0% (versus 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. Meanwhile, the 25-34 age cohort is less prevalent at 11.9%. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.9% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has declined from 14.0% to 12.4%, and the 25-34 age cohort has dropped from 13.0% to 11.9%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Camira-Gailes' age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 60%, increasing from 510 to 818 people. This growth is led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 72% of projected growth. Conversely, the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.