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 7,417 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 520 people, a 7.5% rise from the 6,897 reported in the 2021 Census. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates; the population was 7,403 in June 2024, with four additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 825 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages across other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Daisy Hill's growth exceeded the SA3 area average of 6.1%, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.6% of overall population gains during 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Future population trends indicate a median-level increase, with the area expected to expand by 767 persons to 2041. This reflects an overall increase of approximately 10.2% over the 17-year period, based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 68 homes. In FY-26 so far, 27 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.4 new residents arrive per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This supply lagging demand suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes being built at an average construction cost of $320,000.

There has also been $3.3 million in commercial approvals this financial year, 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, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice and supporting interest in existing homes. Recent construction comprises 89.0% standalone homes and 11.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving the area's low density nature. The estimated count of 1143 people per dwelling approval reflects its quiet development environment.

Future projections show Daisy Hill adding 753 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 in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects that could affect the region. Notable ones 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 most likely to be relevant.

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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 an educated workforce with strong representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 1.8%, 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 are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.2% and workforce participation at 68.2%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employment is notably high, at 1.4 times the regional average.

In contrast, accommodation & food employs only 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 2.7%, while labour force grew by 1.9%, leading to a 0.7 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points over the same period. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs) between November 2024 and November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Daisy Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.6% in five years and 13.7% in ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localised population projections.

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 2022 shows that Daisy Hill SA2 has an income below the national average. The median income is $51,351 and the average income stands at $60,667. In contrast, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Daisy Hill would be approximately $58,535 (median) and $69,154 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census reveals that 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 per year (2,588 individuals). 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 latest Census, consisted of 87.2% houses and 12.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Daisy Hill was at 28.4%, with the rest either mortgaged (48.6%) or rented (23.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,863, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,638. Median weekly rent in Daisy Hill was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Daisy Hill's mortgage repayments were similar to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Daisy Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a fairly typical 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 make up the remaining 18.8%, with lone person households at 16.7% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.8 people, aligning with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Educational attainment in Daisy Hill is notable with 29.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 16.2% in the broader SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 6.5% and graduate diplomas at 2.6%. Vocational credentials are also common, with 37.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 24.8%. Educational participation is high in Daisy Hill, 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

Transport analysis indicates 30 active stops operating within Daisy Hill, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by six unique routes, offering a total of 506 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents situated an average of 238 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 16 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Daisy Hill is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Daisy Hill shows superior health outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately half of its total population (~3708 people) has private health cover, compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (affecting 8.1% of residents) and mental health issues (7.6%). A majority, 71.8%, report being free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 68.5%. In Daisy Hill, 15.5% of residents are aged 65 or over (1152 people). Health outcomes among seniors in this area exceed those of 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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, 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, making up 51.3% of people there. However, the category 'Other' showed notable overrepresentation, comprising 1.8% of Daisy Hill's population compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.1%), Australian (21.0%), and Other (10.0%). Notably, New Zealanders were equally represented in Daisy Hill as regionally at 1.4%, Koreans were overrepresented at 1.5% compared to regional 1.1%, and Maori were underrepresented at 1.5% versus regional 2.2%.

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

Daisy Hill has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's average of 38 years. The age group of 35-44 shows strong representation in Daisy Hill at 16.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane. However, the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent in Daisy Hill at 9.8%. Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 15 to 24 has grown from 11.9% to 14.0%, while the 75 to 84 age group increased from 4.0% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort has decreased from 11.7% to 9.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Daisy Hill's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 30%, reaching 1,326 people from 1,019. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.