Camp Hill
Statistical Area - sa2

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 12,942 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a 6.6% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,145 people. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,923 in June 2024 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 2,825 persons per square kilometer, placing Camp Hill in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Camp Hill's growth rate of 6.6% is within 0.6 percentage points of the SA3 area (7.2%), indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.5% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary 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 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Projecting forward, above median population growth is expected, with Camp Hill projected to grow by 2,697 persons to 2041 based on the latest numbers, indicating a total increase of 20.7% over the 17-year period.

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

Camp Hill has recorded approximately 81 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis: 405 homes over the past five financial years, from FY20 to FY25, with seven approved so far in FY26. On average, 2.5 people have moved to the area per new home constructed over these years, indicating solid demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $1,125,000, suggesting developers focus on the premium market with high-end developments.

This year has seen $44.2 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill has similar development levels per person, preserving market equilibrium consistent with surrounding areas. New development consists of 88.0% detached dwellings and 12.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining the area's suburban nature while attracting space-seeking buyers.

With around 243 people per dwelling approval, Camp Hill shows a developing market. Looking ahead, Camp Hill is expected to grow by 2,678 residents through to 2041. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is anticipated as the population expands.

Camp Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Twenty-eight infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch that could potentially impact the area. Notable projects 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 likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Camp Hill rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Camp Hill has an educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 2.0% and it experienced 2.1% employment growth in the past year (as of June 2025).

The unemployment rate is 2.1% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, while workforce participation is higher at 77.3%. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Professional & technical services have employment levels 1.5 times the regional average. Transport, postal & warehousing is under-represented with only 3.1% of Camp Hill's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 5.6%.

Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.1%, labour force by 1.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 4.4% and a 0.4% reduction in unemployment rate. State-wide (QLD), employment contracted by 0.23% from Sep-25, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, outperforming the national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts suggest growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camp Hill's mix suggests local growth could be around 7.2% in five years and 14.6% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Camp Hill has a median taxpayer income of $64,136 and an average of $85,801 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. This is significantly higher than the national average, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $55,645 and average income being $70,520. By March 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes would be approximately $71,646 (median) and $95,848 (average). According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Camp Hill rank highly nationally, between the 95th and 97th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. Income analysis shows that 34.1% of individuals earn over $4,000 per week, contrasting with regional levels where the dominant earnings band is $1,500 - $2,999 at 33.3%. This indicates strong economic capacity in the suburb as 50.1% of residents earn above $3,000 per week after housing costs. After accounting for housing expenses, residents retain 86.7% of their income, reflecting 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 (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 71.2% houses and 28.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camp Hill stood at 26.6%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 44.2% and rented dwellings accounting for 29.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $2,200. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure in Camp Hill was recorded at $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $450. Nationally, Camp Hill's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while median weekly rents were 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 make up 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 accounting for 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

Camp Hill's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and above, 47.4% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 25.2% of residents holding such qualifications – including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (15.6%).

Educational participation is 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. Camp Hill's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,955 students. The area demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions, with an Index for Community Socio-Educational Advantage (ICSEA) score of 1098. The educational mix includes two primary schools and one K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 15.1 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 12.4, indicating that Camp Hill serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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

Camp Hill has 46 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 16 different routes that together facilitate 2,490 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these stops is rated as excellent, with residents being an average of 189 meters away from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are approximately 355 trips across all routes, which amounts to about 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

Health outcomes data shows excellent results across Camp Hill, with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 63% of the total population (8,192 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 7.9% and 7.3% of residents respectively. A total of 76.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 72.4% across Greater Brisbane. Camp Hill has 9.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,276 people), which is lower than the 15.6% in Greater Brisbane. 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 area, as 81.6% were born in Australia, 92.5% are citizens, and 88.8% speak English only at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 55.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 54.6%. The top three ancestry groups are English (26.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (11.5%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), South African (0.7% vs 0.8%), and New Zealand (0.9% vs 1.0%) groups are disproportionately represented in Camp Hill compared to the region.

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 proportion of residents aged 45-54 (15.7%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the current period, the population aged 55-64 has increased from 9.5% to 10.4%, while the 0-4 age group has decreased from 7.2% to 6.3%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Camp Hill. The 45-54 age cohort is expected to grow by 34%, adding 681 residents to reach a total of 2,707. In contrast, the 0-4 age range is forecasted to decrease by 20%.