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, as of February 2026, is approximately 13,037. This figure represents an increase of 892 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,145. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 12,923 in June 2024 and an additional 67 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,846 persons per square kilometer, placing Camp Hill in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. The area's 7.3% growth since the census is within 0.1 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 7.4%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.5% of Camp Hill's overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth.

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 used, released in 2023 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, Camp Hill is projected to experience above median population growth nationally. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 2,697 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 19.8% over the 17-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 FY21 to FY25, a total of 317 homes were approved, with an additional 26 approved so far in FY26. On average, each dwelling built over these years attracted 2.5 new residents per year, indicating solid demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $696,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $44.2 million in commercial development approvals recorded, signifying robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market balance consistent with the broader area.

Current building activity comprises 88.0% standalone homes and 12.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a focus on family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Camp Hill reflects a transitioning market, with around 243 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate that Camp Hill will gain approximately 2,583 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Development is keeping pace with projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers can be expected as the population expands.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 31 projects likely to affect this region. Notable ones include Minnippi Quarter at 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 strong representation in professional services. As of September 2025, its unemployment rate is 2.0%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is high at 79.8% compared to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%.

A significant proportion, 27.8%, of residents work from home. Key industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs, 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 working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 0.5%, while the labour force grew by 0.5%, keeping unemployment stable at 2.0%. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and the labour force grow by 3.3%, with unemployment falling to 3.5%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camp Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does 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

The Camp Hill SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $67,378 and an average income of $88,534 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. These figures are significantly higher than those for Greater Brisbane, which had a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth from financial year 2023 to September 2025, estimated incomes for Camp Hill would be approximately $74,055 (median) and $97,308 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Camp Hill are all highly ranked nationally, between the 94th and 97th percentiles. The income bracket of $4000+ captures 34.1% of the community, contrasting with the broader area where the dominant band is $1500 - $2999 at 33.3%. Economic strength is evident in Camp Hill, with 50.1% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3000, which supports elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 86.7% of their 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

In Camp Hill, as recorded in the latest Census, 81.1% of dwellings were houses while 18.8% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Brisbane's metropolitan area where 73.5% of dwellings were houses and 26.5% were other types. Home ownership in Camp Hill stood at 26.6%, similar to the Brisbane metro figure, with mortgaged properties at 44.2% and rented ones at 29.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Camp Hill was $2,600, higher than the Brisbane metro average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Camp Hill was recorded at $460, compared to $380 in Brisbane metro. Nationally, Camp Hill's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and 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 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, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 25.2% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 9.6% and certificates for 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.

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 2,565 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 189 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation, used by 82% of residents, while only 11% opt for buses. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Camp Hill.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 27.8%, work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 366 trips per day, equating to approximately 55 weekly trips per 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 show low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 65% of the total population (8,500 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane.

Nationally, it stands at 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. A total of 76.2% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show notably healthy outcomes with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over (1,338 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, ranking even higher than the general population nationally.

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 regional average, with 81.6% of its population born in Australia, 92.5% being citizens, and 88.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Camp Hill, comprising 55.1% of people, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestral groups based on parents' country of birth are English (26.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (11.5%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) is overrepresented in Camp Hill compared to the regional average (0.2%), as are South African (0.7% vs 0.6%) and New Zealand (0.9% vs 1.0%) groups.

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 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill has a higher concentration of 45-54 residents at 15.5%, but fewer 25-34 year-olds at 12.1%. Between the 2016 Census (held on August 9) and the 2021 Census (held on March 8), Camp Hill's population aged 55 to 64 grew from 9.5% to 10.8%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 2.4% to 3.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group declined from 13.5% to 12.1%, and the 0 to 4 age group dropped from 7.2% to 5.9%. Population forecasts for Camp Hill in 2041 indicate significant demographic changes. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow strongly by 34%, adding 682 residents, reaching a total of 2,707. In contrast, the 0 to 4 age group shows minimal growth of just 2% (adding 16 people).