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 13,081 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 936 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,145. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; Camp Hill had an estimated resident population of 13,067 in June 2025 and has seen 72 new addresses validated since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,856 persons per square kilometer, placing Camp Hill in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch's assessments. Camp Hill's growth rate of 7.7% since the census is within 0.4 percentage points of its SA3 area (8.1%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.8% of overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population projections show above median growth for statistical areas nationally; Camp Hill is expected to grow by 2,421 persons to 2041, reflecting an 18.4% increase over the 16-year period based on 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 FY-21 to FY-25317 homes were approved, with a further 35 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built over this period attracted an average of 2.5 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average construction cost value for new homes was $696,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $44.2 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting robust local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Camp Hill maintains similar construction rates per person, preserving market balance consistent with the broader area.

New building activity comprises 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. With around 243 people per approval, Camp Hill reflects a transitioning market. Population forecasts indicate Camp Hill will gain 2,407 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 10% nationally

The impact of local infrastructure changes on an area's performance is significant. AreaSearch has identified a total of 30 projects that are expected to influence 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 projects likely to be 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 is 1.9%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. In December 2025, 8,256 residents were employed at an unemployment rate of 2.3% below the Greater Brisbane average.

Workforce participation in Camp Hill was 80.5%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 27.8% of residents worked from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries for employment include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Camp Hill specializes in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Conversely, transport, postal & warehousing employs only 3.1% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 5.6%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 2.4%, while the labour force grew by 2.5%, keeping unemployment relatively stable at 1.9%. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2% and unemployment fall slightly to 4.0%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Camp Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though this is a simple 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

The median taxpayer income in Camp Hill SA2 is $67,378, with an average of $88,534, according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, the estimated median income in Camp Hill as of March 2026 is approximately $75,032, with an estimated average income of $98,591. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Camp Hill rank highly nationally, between the 94th and 97th percentiles. The income bracket of $4000+ captures 34.1% of the community (4,460 individuals), differing from broader area patterns where $1,500 - $2,999 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 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

In Camp Hill, as per the most recent Census evaluation, 81.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.8% comprising semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwelling types. In comparison, Brisbane metropolitan area had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Camp Hill stood at 26.6%, similar to Brisbane metro's level, with mortgaged dwellings at 44.2% and rented ones at 29.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure for Camp Hill was $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Camp Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 make up 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

In Camp Hill, educational attainment is notably high with 47.4% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, surpassing the state (25.7%) and national averages (30.4%). Bachelor degrees are 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, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (15.6%). Educational participation is high, with 32.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary (10.6%), secondary (8.5%), and tertiary (7.7%) levels.

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

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 located 189 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the primary mode of transportation at 82%, while bus use stands at 11%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high proportion of residents, specifically 27.8%, work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 366 trips per day across all routes, 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 (8,528 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane, which is close to the 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. A total of 76.2% of residents declare 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 (1,349 people), which is lower than the 15.1% 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's cultural diversity aligns with the wider region's 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 dominant religion in Camp Hill at 55.1%, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups are English (26.8%), Australian (24.2%), and Irish (11.5%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) is overrepresented compared to the regional average of 0.2%. Similarly, South Australian (0.7%) and New Zealand (0.9%) ethnicities have higher representation in Camp Hill than regionally at 0.6% and 1.0% respectively.

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 proportion of residents aged 45-54 (15.4%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.9%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 55 to 64 has grown from 9.5% to 10.7%, while the proportion of those aged 0 to 4 has declined from 7.2% to 6.0%. By 2041, Camp Hill's population is forecasted to undergo significant demographic changes. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 32%, adding 649 residents to reach a total of 2,664. Conversely, the 0 to 4 age group shows minimal growth of just 1% (9 people).