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 7,419 as of February 2026, reflecting a growth of 522 people since the 2021 Census. The population was recorded at 6,897 in 2021. This increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,403 in June 2024 and four validated new addresses added since the Census date. The population density is approximately 826 persons per square kilometer. Daisy Hill's growth rate of 7.6% since 2021 exceeds the SA3 area average of 6.4%. Overseas migration contributed about 68.6% of recent population gains in the area.

AreaSearch uses 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. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Future trends suggest a population increase of just below the national median by 2041, with an expected expansion of 767 persons reflecting a total increase of 10.1% over the 17 years.

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 around 13 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling 68 homes. In FY26 so far, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.4 new residents arrive annually for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This supply lagging demand indicates heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes being built at an average cost of $320,000.

There has also been $3.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, reflecting 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 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population of 1143 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet development environment.

Future projections estimate Daisy Hill will add 751 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Daisy Hill has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives include Mirvac's Daisy Hill Estate development, the Daisy Hill Shopping Village Redevelopment, the Cronulla Park Master Plan, and the Pacific Motorway (M1) upgrade from Daisy Hill to Logan Motorway. 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 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Daisy Hill has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 1.8% as of September 2025. This rate is lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.7%. As of September 2025, 4,337 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2%, below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Daisy Hill was 73.3%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 19.0% of residents worked from home as of September 2025.

Leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employed 1.4 times the regional average. In contrast, accommodation & food services employed only 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, resulting in a 0.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%, labour force grow by 3.3%, and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project an increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years for Daisy Hill, based on a simple weighting extrapolation of industry-specific projections against the local employment profile.

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 has an income below the national average. The median income is $54,091 and the average income is $63,680. In contrast, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $58,236 and an average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, the estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,451 (median) and $69,991 (average). The 2021 Census reports that household, family, and personal incomes in Daisy Hill cluster around the 65th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that 34.9% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,589 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. After housing costs, 85.2% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Daisy Hill, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Daisy Hill was 28.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.6% and rented ones at 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,863, matching Brisbane metro's average, while the median weekly rent was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.8 people, which is 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

Educational attainment in Daisy Hill shows significant superiority over broader benchmarks, with 29.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding university qualifications compared to 16.2% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15 years and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 12.2%, while certificates make up 24.8%. 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 transport analysis indicates 30 operational transport stops in Daisy Hill, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are covered by six distinct routes, collectively facilitating 483 weekly passenger journeys. Transport accessibility is deemed good, with residents typically situated 238 meters from the nearest stop. Primarily residential, most commuters travel outward, predominantly by car at 89%, while 6% use buses. On average, there are 1.7 vehicles per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 19.0% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 69 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

Daisy Hill's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Daisy Hill. AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~3746 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane, with a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma (affecting 8.1% of residents) and mental health issues (7.6%). A total of 71.8% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1183 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's population, found to be more culturally diverse than most local markets, had 20.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.5% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Daisy Hill, making up 51.3%. However, Other religions were slightly overrepresented at 1.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the largest group at 27.1%, followed by Australian at 21.0% and Other at 10.0%. Notably, New Zealanders were overrepresented at 1.4%, Koreans at 1.5%, and Maori at 1.5%, compared to regional averages 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 55-64 age group constitutes 12.1% of Daisy Hill's population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.9% to 14.0%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.0% to 5.3%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 11.7% to 9.4%, and the 0-4 group dropped from 5.7% to 4.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Daisy Hill's age structure. The 45-54 group is expected to grow by 30% (306 people), reaching 1,326 from 1,019. Meanwhile, both the 25-34 and 0-4 age groups are projected to decrease in number.