Camp Hill

Population growth drivers in Camp Hill are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Camp Hill's population is approximately 12,945 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 800 people from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,145. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,923 in June 2024 and an additional 65 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,826 persons per square kilometer, placing Camp Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's 6.6% growth since the census is within 0.7 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.3%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth in the area.

AreaSearch adopts 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 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for statistical areas across the nation. Camp Hill is expected to grow by 2,697 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 20.7% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Camp Hill among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Camp Hill has recorded approximately 63 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 317 homes were approved, with an additional 24 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each dwelling built over this period has gained around 2.5 new residents per year, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes is $696,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In FY-26 alone, $44.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill maintains similar construction rates per person, consistent with the broader area's market balance.

The new building activity shows 88.0% standalone homes and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining Camp Hill's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited for buyers seeking space. Camp Hill reflects a transitioning market with around 243 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Camp Hill is projected to gain 2,675 residents by 2041. Development in the area is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Camp Hill has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 31 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Minnippi Quarter - Ellen Street & Fursden Road, Brisbane Eastern Transport Corridor Upgrades, 208 Meadowlands Road Carina Development, and 25 Adelaide Street Carina Townhouses. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Camp Hill performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Camp Hill has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Workforce participation in Camp Hill is higher at 77.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries for employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes particularly in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.1% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 5.6%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels in Camp Hill increased by 0.5%, with a corresponding 0.5% increase in labour force, keeping the unemployment rate stable at 2.0%. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall to 3.5%. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% between November 2024 and November 2025, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camp Hill's employment mix, local employment is expected to grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

Camp Hill SA2 has a median taxpayer income of $64,136 and an average income of $85,801, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is notably higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $73,109 (median) and $97,805 (average), based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data shows that income ranks highly in Camp Hill, with household, family, and personal incomes between the 94th and 97th percentiles nationally. The $4000+ earnings band captures 34.1% of the community (4,414 individuals), differing from broader area patterns where the $1,500 - $2,999 band dominates with 33.3%. Economic strength is evident through 50.1% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of income, indicating strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 10th decile.

Camp Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

As of the latest Census, dwelling structures in Camp Hill consisted of 81.1% houses and 18.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 71.2% houses and 28.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camp Hill stood at 26.6%, with mortgaged properties at 44.2% and rented dwellings at 29.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,600, above Brisbane metro's average of $2,200. Median weekly rent in Camp Hill was $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $450. Nationally, Camp Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Camp Hill features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 76.5% of all households, including 42.6% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 18.8% and group households comprising 4.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Camp Hill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Camp Hill is notably high, with 47.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data. This figure exceeds both Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. The area's educational advantage is reflected in its strong showing across various qualification levels: Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.2% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (15.6%).

Educational participation is notably high in the area, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest figures. This includes primary education (10.6%), secondary education (8.5%), and tertiary education (7.7%).

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

The analysis of public transportation in Camp Hill has found that there are currently 46 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops primarily serve bus routes, with a total of 16 individual routes providing service to the community. The collective weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 2,490.

Residents in Camp Hill enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 189 meters from their nearest transport stop. The service frequency across all routes averages 355 trips per day, which translates to approximately 54 weekly trips per individual stop.

Camp Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Camp Hill demonstrates excellent health outcomes across all age groups, with very low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (8,194 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 7.9 and 7.3% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 76.2%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 72.4%. Camp Hill has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 9.9% (1,276 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Camp Hill records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Camp Hill's cultural diversity aligns with the broader region, as 81.6% were born in Australia, 92.5% are citizens, and 88.8% speak English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, practiced by 55.1%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 54.6%. The top three ancestry groups are English (26.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (11.5%).

Some ethnic groups show variations: Hungarian (0.4% vs regional 0.3%), South African (0.7% vs 0.8%), and New Zealand (0.9% vs 1.0%) have notable differences in representation compared to the wider area.

Camp Hill's population is younger than the national pattern

Camp Hill's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill has a higher percentage of residents aged 45-54 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 55-64 has grown from 9.5% to 10.4%, while the population aged 0-4 has declined from 7.2% to 6.3%. By 2041, Camp Hill's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 34%, adding 681 residents to reach a total of 2,707. Conversely, the number of residents aged 0-4 is expected to fall by 20%.