Cannon Hill

Cannon Hill lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Cannon Hill's population is approximately 7,748 as of May 2026. Since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,930 people, there has been an increase of 818 individuals (11.8%). This growth can be inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,746 in June 2025 and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is calculated as 1,961 persons per square kilometer. Cannon Hill's growth rate exceeds both the SA3 area average (8.1%) and the national average, positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 67.1% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort. Future population projections indicate an above median growth, with Cannon Hill expected to grow by 1,293 persons to reach a total of 9,041 by 2041, reflecting a 16.7% increase over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Cannon Hill among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Cannon Hill has seen approximately 51 new homes approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 258 homes were approved, with an additional 25 approved so far in FY26. On average, about four people move to the area each year for every dwelling built during this period.

This suggests that supply is significantly lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new properties is around $484,000, indicating a focus on premium market developments. In FY26, approximately $22.5 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting balanced commercial development activity compared to the region's average.

Over the past five years, Cannon Hill has seen about 28% more development per person than Greater Brisbane, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. Recent construction comprises roughly 63% detached dwellings and 37% townhouses or apartments, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to compact options. The location currently has approximately 198 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Cannon Hill is expected to grow by around 1,291 residents by 2041. Current construction rates appear balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include East Village Cannon Hill, 60-62 Ludwick Street Residential Development, East Village Commercial Tower, and Minnippi Quarter - Ellen Street & Fursden Road. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment performance in Cannon Hill ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Cannon Hill has an educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 2.5% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.4%. As of December 2025, 4975 residents were employed at a 1.7% lower unemployment rate than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%, and workforce participation was high at 81.1%.

About 24.6% worked from home, considering Covid-19 impacts. Dominant sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. The area specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level. Health care & social assistance had limited presence at 14.6% compared to the regional 16.1%.

The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.8, indicating above-average local employment opportunities. Between December 2024 and 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 2.6%, raising unemployment slightly to 2.9%. In Greater Brisbane, employment rose by 3.2% while unemployment fell to 4.0%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Cannon Hill's employment mix suggests local employment growth of 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting 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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Cannon Hill SA2 has one of the highest incomes nationally. The median income is $73,088 and the average income stands at $99,397. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on a 11.36% growth in wages since financial year 2023, current estimates for Cannon Hill would be approximately $81,391 (median) and $110,688 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals that incomes in Cannon Hill rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 87th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - $2,999 dominates with 32.9% of residents (2,549 people), consistent with surrounding regions at 33.3%. Notably, 36.4% earn above $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 16.7% of income but strong earnings place disposable income at the 82nd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Cannon Hill displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Cannon Hill, as per the latest Census, 63.1% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 37.0% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Cannon Hill stood at 22.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.1% and rented ones at 39.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cannon Hill was $2,362, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Cannon Hill was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Cannon Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,362 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially higher at $450 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 67.1% of all households, including 31.4% couples with children, 25.8% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 32.9%, with lone person households at 25.6% and group households comprising 7.2%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

Cannon Hill's educational attainment is notably higher than broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 40.6% possess university qualifications, compared to QLD's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 28.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.8%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 30.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.9% and certificates at 19.2%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 6.8% in tertiary education, and 6.6% pursuing secondary education.

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

Cannon Hill has 49 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 42 different routes, collectively facilitating 3,382 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 161 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to Cannon Hill's primarily residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 78%, while train usage stands at 11%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.6% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 483 trips per day, equating to approximately 69 weekly trips per individual stop.

Cannon Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Cannon Hill's health outcomes show notable results based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly among younger cohorts. Approximately 70% of Cannon Hill's total population (5,454 people) have private health cover, compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues affecting 9.0% of residents and asthma impacting 7.5%, while 73.9% report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Under-65s in Cannon Hill have better-than-average health outcomes. The area has 10.3% of residents aged 65 and over (798 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Cannon Hill was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Cannon Hill's population showed higher linguistic diversity, with 16.1% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016. Overseas-born residents constituted 27.2%. Christianity was the dominant religion, accounting for 47.8%.

Judaism, however, was slightly overrepresented at 0.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1% in 2016. The top three ancestral groups were English (27.2%), Australian (23.3%), and Irish (9.5%). Notable differences existed for New Zealanders (1.0% vs regional 1.0%), French (0.7% vs 0.5%), and Spanish (0.6% vs 0.4%) in Cannon Hill as of the same year.

Cannon Hill hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Cannon Hill has a median age of 34, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly below Australia's average age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Cannon Hill has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.8%) but fewer individuals aged 15-24 (11.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population in the 45-54 age group has increased from 13.0% to 14.0%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has decreased from 19.9% to 18.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Cannon Hill. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 33%, adding 352 residents and reaching a total of 1,436. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are expected to have reduced numbers.