Daisy Hill
Statistical Area - sa2

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, as of November 2025, is approximately 7,417 people. This figure reflects an increase of 520 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,897 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,403 in June 2024 and four additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 825 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Daisy Hill's growth rate of 7.5% since the 2021 census exceeds that of the SA3 area (6.1%), positioning it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 68.6% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For SA2 areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied when utilised. Examining future population trends, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected. Based on the latest population numbers, the area is projected to expand by 767 persons to reach 8,184 people by 2041, indicating an overall increase of 10.2% over the 17-year period.

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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 68 homes. In FY26 so far, 26 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 5.4 new residents arrives per dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This supply lagging demand suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes being built at an average cost of $320,000.

Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $3.3 million, indicating Daisy Hill's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Daisy Hill has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks in the 16th percentile nationally for buyer choice, suggesting constrained options and interest in existing homes. Recent construction comprises 89% standalone homes and 11% townhouses or apartments, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The area has an estimated 1143 people per dwelling approval, indicating a 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 increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Daisy Hill has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Mirvac's Daisy Hill Estate project, the Daisy Hill Shopping Village Redevelopment, Cronulla Park Master Plan, and Frasers Property's The Outlook Daisy Hill development. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Daisy Hill performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Daisy Hill's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.8% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 5.4% over the past year.

In June 2025, 4,486 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 2.3 percentage points lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Daisy Hill was 68.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The leading employment industries among residents were health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction stood out with employment levels at 1.4 times the regional average.

Conversely, accommodation & food employed only 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.7%. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data showed that over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.4%, labour force grew by 4.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 4.4%, labour force grow by 4.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with growth patterns varying significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Daisy Hill's employment mix indicates potential local growth of approximately 6.6%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified 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 2022 shows that Daisy Hill has an income below the national average. The median income is $51,351, while the average income stands at $60,667. In comparison, 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 indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Daisy Hill are around the 66th percentile nationally. Income brackets show that 34.9% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,588 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the area showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing accounts for 14.8% of income, and residents rank within the 70th percentile for disposable income. 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. In Brisbane metro, this was 77.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Daisy Hill stood at 28.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 48.6% and rented ones at 23.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,863, above Brisbane metro's average of $1,638. Median weekly rent in Daisy Hill was $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 comprise 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 aligns with the Greater Brisbane average.

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

Daisy Hill's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Specifically, 29.0% of residents aged 15+ hold university qualifications, compared to 16.2% in the SA4 region and 20.6% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.5%) and graduate diplomas (2.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 37.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 12.2% and certificates at 24.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes primary education (11.0%), secondary education (9.3%), and tertiary education (4.9%). Daisy Hill's three schools have a combined enrollment of 3,740 students and demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1031), offering balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub with 50.4 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 20.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Transport analysis in Daisy Hill shows 30 active transport stops, all bus services. Six routes operate, offering a total of 506 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is good, with residents typically located 238 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 72 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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 young and elderly populations, with low prevalence rates 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%), while 71.8% report being free from medical ailments, higher than Greater Brisbane's 68.5%. As of 2021, 15.5% of Daisy Hill residents are aged 65 and over (1152 people). Senior health outcomes are notably strong, outperforming the general population in health metrics.

Daisy Hill was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Daisy Hill's population showed significant cultural diversity, with 20.7% speaking a language other than English at home and 33.5% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 51.3%. The category 'Other' comprised 1.8%, similar to Greater Brisbane's 1.8%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (27.1%), Australian (21.0%), and Other (10.0%). Notably, New Zealanders (1.4%) and Koreans (1.5%) were overrepresented compared to regional averages. Maori representation was lower at 1.5%.

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 35-44 age group constitutes 16.2%, stronger than Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 9.8%. Between 2021 and now, the 15-24 age group has risen from 11.9% to 14.0%, and the 75-84 cohort increased from 4.0% to 5.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort declined from 11.7% to 9.8%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Daisy Hill's age structure. Notably, the 45-54 group is projected to grow by 30%, adding 306 people and reaching 1,326 from 1,019. Meanwhile, both the 0-4 and 5-14 age groups are expected to decrease in numbers.