Daisy Hill

An assessment of population growth drivers in Daisy Hill reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Daisy Hill's population is approximately 7,458 as of May 2026. This figure reflects an increase of 561 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,897. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates and validated new addresses between June 2025 and the Census date. Daisy Hill's population density is around 830 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen in other areas assessed by AreaSearch. Between the 2021 Census and May 2026, Daisy Hill's population grew by 8.1%, exceeding the SA3 area's growth of 6.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.3% of overall population gains during this period.

For future projections, AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. 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 where necessary. Examining future trends, Daisy Hill is expected to have a population increase just below the national median by 2041, expanding by 633 persons over 16 years, reflecting an 8.5% total increase.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Daisy Hill according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Daisy Hill has received approximately 13 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 68 homes. As of FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.4 new residents arrive annually for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This supply lags demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $320,000. In FY26, there have been $3.3 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Daisy Hill has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 15th percentile nationally, suggesting constrained buyer choice and interest in existing homes. Recent construction comprises 89% standalone homes and 11% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1143 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, Daisy Hill is projected to add 633 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

The performance of an area can be significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 29 such projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Daisy Hill Estate - Mirvac, Daisy Hill Shopping Village Redevelopment, Cronulla Park Master Plan, and Pacific Motorway (M1) - Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway Upgrade. The following list details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Daisy Hill performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Daisy Hill has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.9%. As of December 2025, 4,250 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 2.2% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation stands at 71.9%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census data, 19.0% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction is particularly specialized, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, accommodation & food employs only 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between the Census working population and resident population. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.7%, with a 1.3% decline in employment, leading to a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Daisy Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that Daisy Hill SA2 had an income below the national average. The median income was $54,091 and the average income stood at $63,680. In contrast, Greater Brisbane had a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Daisy Hill would be approximately $60,236 (median) and $70,914 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census revealed that household, family and personal incomes in Daisy Hill clustered around the 65th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicated that the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 34.9% of the community (2,602 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. After housing expenses, 85.2% of income remained for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

Daisy Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The latest Census evaluation found that Daisy Hill's dwelling structure comprised 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings, compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Daisy Hill stood at 28.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.6% and rented dwellings at 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,863, aligning with the Brisbane metro average, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380 respectively. Nationally, Daisy Hill's mortgage repayments were similar to the Australian average of $1,863, but rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Daisy Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 81.2% of all households, including 38.3% couples with children, 27.6% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households at 2.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Daisy Hill exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Daisy Hill's residents aged 15 and above have a higher proportion with university qualifications at 29.0%, compared to the broader SA4 region (16.2%) and SA3 area (20.6%). Bachelor degrees are most common among these qualifications at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.0% of residents holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (12.2%) and certificates (24.8%). Educational participation is notably high in Daisy Hill, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.0% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 9.3% in secondary education, and 4.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

A total of 30 operational public transport stops exist within Daisy Hill, all serving bus routes. Six distinct routes collectively facilitate 483 weekly passenger journeys. Residents enjoy good accessibility to these services, with an average distance of 238 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outside Daisy Hill, primarily by car (89%), with a minority using buses (6%). On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per household, surpassing regional averages. According to the 2021 Census, 19% of residents work from home, possibly due to COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, services operate approximately 69 times daily, translating to around 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Daisy Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Daisy Hill's health outcomes data shows notable results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low prevalence of common health conditions. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~3,766 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (8.1%) and mental health issues (7.6%), while 71.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are generally typical. The area has 15.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1,158 people). Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Daisy Hill, compared to most local markets, had a higher cultural diversity with 20.7% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 33.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Daisy Hill, comprising 51.3% of the population. However, the 'Other' religious category showed overrepresentation in Daisy Hill at 1.8%, compared to 1.3% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.1%), Australian (21.0%), and Other (10.0%). Notable differences existed for certain ethnic groups: New Zealand was overrepresented at 1.4%, Korean at 1.5%, and Maori at 1.5% compared to regional percentages of 1.0%, 0.5%, and 1.1% respectively.

Daisy Hill's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Daisy Hill's median age is 38, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 36 but equal to Australia's 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 14.4% of Daisy Hill's population, compared to Greater Brisbane. The 25-34 cohort represents 10.1%, which is lower than Greater Brisbane. Between 2021 and the present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 11.9% to 14.0%. The 75-84 cohort has risen from 4.0% to 5.2%, while the 25-34 group has decreased from 11.7% to 10.1%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Daisy Hill's age structure. The 45-54 group is projected to grow by 28%, reaching 1,350 people from the current 1,050. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 25-34 age groups are expected to decrease in number.