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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Camp Hill's population is around 13,037 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 892 people (7.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,145 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,923 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 67 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 2,846 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Camp Hill's 7.3% growth since the census positions it within 0.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.4%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 54.5% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Looking at population projections moving forward, an above-median population growth of statistical areas across the nation is projected, with the area expected to grow by 2,697 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 19.8% in total 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 around 63 residential properties granted approval annually, with 317 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 28 so far in FY-26. With an average of 2.5 new residents per year gained for each dwelling built over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), suggesting solid demand that supports property values, new homes are being built at an average construction cost of $696,000, revealing that developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. Additionally, $44.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded this financial year, suggesting robust local business investment.

Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill maintains similar construction rates (per person), maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. New building activity shows 88.0% standalone homes and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. At around 243 people per approval, Camp Hill reflects a transitioning market.

Population forecasts indicate Camp Hill will gain 2,583 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). Development is keeping a reasonable pace with projected growth, though buyers may face increasing competition as the population expands.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 31 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include Minnippi Quarter - Ellen Street & Fursden Road, Brisbane Eastern Transport Corridor Upgrades, 208 Meadowlands Road Carina Development, and 25 Adelaide Street Carina Townhouses, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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

Camp Hill features a highly educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation, an unemployment rate of just 1.9%, and 2.4% in estimated employment growth over the past year. As of December 2025, 8,256 residents are in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation is well beyond standard (81.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a high 27.8% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. The area has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical, with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. In contrast, transport, postal & warehousing employs just 3.1% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 5.6%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4% and the labour force increased by 2.5%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane, where employment rose by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.0%, and unemployment fell 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Camp Hill. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Camp Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Camp Hill SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $67,378 and an average of $88,534 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. This is extremely high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $74,055 (median) and $97,308 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Camp Hill, between the 94th and 97th percentiles nationally. Income brackets indicate the $4000+ earnings band captures 34.1% of the community (4,445 individuals), differing from patterns across the broader area where $1,500 - 2,999 dominates with 33.3%. Economic strength emerges 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, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

Dwelling structure within Camp Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 81.1% houses and 18.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Camp Hill was in line with that of Brisbane metro, at 26.6%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (44.2%) or rented (29.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Brisbane metro average at $2,600, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Camp Hill's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 76.5% of all households, comprising 42.6% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 8.3% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 23.5%, with lone person households at 18.8% and group households comprising 4.6% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is 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 significantly surpasses broader benchmarks, with 47.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university qualifications compared to 25.7% in QLD and 30.4% in Australia. This substantial educational advantage positions the area strongly for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees lead at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 25.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (15.6%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.6% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 7.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 46 active transport stops operating within Camp Hill, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 16 individual routes, collectively providing 2,565 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 189 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 82%, with 11% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. A high 27.8% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 366 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 55 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Camp Hill is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Camp Hill demonstrates above-average health outcomes, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both young and old age cohorts see low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (8,500 people). This compares to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.9% and 7.3% of residents, respectively, while 76.2% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,338 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

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 was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 88.8% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Camp Hill is Christianity, which makes up 55.1% of the population. This compares to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Camp Hill are English, comprising 26.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 24.2% of the population, and Irish, comprising 11.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is notably overrepresented at 0.4% of Camp Hill (vs 0.2% regionally), South Australian at 0.7% (vs 0.6%) and New Zealand at 0.9% (vs 1.0%).

Camp Hill's population is younger than the national pattern

At 35 years, Camp Hill's median age nearly matches the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill has a higher concentration of 45 - 54 residents (15.5%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (12.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 9.5% to 10.8% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 2.4% to 3.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.5% to 12.1% and the 0 to 4 group dropped from 7.2% to 5.9%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Camp Hill. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 34%, adding 682 residents to reach 2,707. In contrast, the 0 to 4 cohort shows minimal growth of just 2% (16 people).