Eagle Farm - Pinkenba

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's population was approximately 2,747 as of May 2026, showing a 32.3% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 2,076 people. This growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 2,746 in June 2025 and an additional 262 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was around 379 persons per square kilometer. The area's growth exceeded the SA4 region (9.2%) and the national average, indicating it as a growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 67.1% 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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Future population dynamics predict exceptional growth, with the area expected to increase by 4,247 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 154.6% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba averaged approximately 61 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 308 homes. In FY26 so far, 171 approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 2.8 people moved to the area per new home constructed. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $515,000, indicating a focus on the premium market segment.

This financial year has seen $65.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba has 259% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and suggesting strong developer confidence in the location. All new construction consists of medium and high-density housing, attracting downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers due to affordable entry pathways. By 2041, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba is projected to add 4,246 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Future projections show Eagle Farm - Pinkenba adding 4,246 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that could affect this region. Notable projects include Rivergreen, Eagle Farm Corporate Park, Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing, and Rivergreen (formerly Mirimar & Toorak) at 260 MacArthur Avenue. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba has a highly educated workforce. Professional services are strongly represented with an unemployment rate of 1.5%. In the past year, employment growth was estimated at 10.4%.

As of December 2025, 1,972 residents were in work and the unemployment rate was 2.7% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was high at 79.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 25.4% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance (12.2%), and retail trade.

There are 6.3 workers per resident, indicating it functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 10.4% and the labour force grew by 9.9%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.2%, labour force grow by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The Eagle Farm - Pinkenba SA2 had an exceptionally high national income level according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. The median income among taxpayers was $69,351 and the average income stood at $126,163. These figures compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $77,229 (median) and $140,495 (average) as of March 2026. Census data revealed individual earnings stood out at the 93rd percentile nationally ($1,269 weekly). Looking at income distribution, 38.0% of the population (1,043 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 33.3% in the same category. High housing costs consumed 18.0% of income, yet strong earnings placed disposable income at the 66th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 12.0% houses and 88.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba was at 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 21.8% and rented ones at 60.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,955, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,955 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 54.2% of all households, consisting of 11.1% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 45.8%, with lone person households at 41.0% and group households comprising 4.7%. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Eagle Farm - Pinkenba exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational attainment in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba is notably higher than broader benchmarks. 41.7% of residents aged 15+ have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas account for 12.4% and certificates for 19.9%.

A significant 20.1% of the population is currently engaged in formal education. This includes 8.4% in tertiary education, 3.3% in primary education, and 2.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba has 47 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 8 routes, collectively facilitating 1,703 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 133 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most commutes are outward-bound, with cars being the primary mode at 82%. Vehicle ownership averages 0.9 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, a high 25.4% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 243 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Eagle Farm - Pinkenba based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 80% of the total population (2,194 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and 55.7% nationally. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues impacting 8.2% of residents and arthritis affecting 6.4%.

A total of 73.2% of residents declared themselves 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 18.3% of residents aged 65 and over (502 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings even higher than the general population.

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba 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

Eagle Farm-Pinkenba, surveyed in August 2016, exhibited higher cultural diversity than most local areas. Of its population, 20.3% spoke languages other than English at home, and 35.6% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 44.8%.

Buddhism showed overrepresentation at 3.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.0%. Top ancestry groups included English (28.1%), Australian (16.5%), and Irish (10.5%). Hungarian, French, and Russian ethnicities were notably higher than regional averages: Hungarian at 0.5% vs 0.2%, French at 0.9% vs 0.5%, and Russian at 0.6% vs 0.3%.

Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba was 39 years as of the 2021 Census, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba had a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (21.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (5.0%). The concentration of residents aged 25-34 was well above the national average of 14.6%. Between June 2016 and August 2021, the median age in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba increased by 1.2 years to 39 from 38. The proportion of residents aged 65-74 grew from 9.4% to 11.6%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 3.4% to 5.4%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 decreased from 25.2% to 21.5%, and those aged 15-24 dropped from 10.5% to 6.8%. By 2041, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba is projected to see significant shifts in its age composition, with the 65-74 age group expected to grow by 205%, reaching 970 people from 318.