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

As of November 2025, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's population is around 2,786. This reflects an increase of 710 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,076. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 2,511 in June 2024 and an additional 254 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 385 persons per square kilometer. Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's growth rate of 34.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.6%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 70.7% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 4,979 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 168.8% in total over the 17 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. As of FY26171 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.

In FY26, there have been $65.7 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba has 283% more construction activity per person. All new construction since FY21 has been medium or high-density housing. By 2041, it is projected that Eagle Farm - Pinkenba will add 4,704 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth.

Future projections show Eagle Farm - Pinkenba adding 4,704 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 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 27 projects that may impact the region. Notable initiatives include Rivergreen, Eagle Farm Corporate Park, Northshore Hamilton Social and Affordable Housing, Rivermakers Masterplan, with the following list detailing those 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 with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 1.4% as of September 2025.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 11.7% over the past year. As of September 2025, 1,935 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 2.6% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was at 73.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment among residents is concentrated in professional & technical services (1.6 times the regional average), health care & social assistance (12.2%), and retail trade.

With 6.3 workers for every resident, as at the Census, the area functions as an employment hub attracting workers from surrounding areas. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 11.7% and labour force increased by 11.2%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.5 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment rise by 3.8%. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia indicate that Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections mapped against its local employment profile.

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 exceptionally high national income levels according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $67,687 and the average income stood at $124,627. These figures compare to Greater Brisbane's of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $77,156 (median) and $142,062 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals individual earnings stood out at the 93rd percentile nationally ($1,269 weekly). Looking at income distribution, 38.0% of the population (1,058 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, though strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 66th percentile and 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 12.0% houses and 88.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro, meanwhile, had 56.6% houses and 43.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba was at 17.8%, with dwellings either mortgaged (21.8%) or rented (60.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,955, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,950 and the Australian average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba was $450, substantially above the national figure of $375 and Brisbane metro's $400.

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

Family households constitute 54.2% of all households, including 11.1% couples with children, 36.4% couples without children, and 5.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 45.8%, comprising 41.0% lone person households and 4.7% group households. The median household size is 1.8 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

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. Among residents aged 15+, 41.7% have university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. This educational advantage positions the area favourably for knowledge-based opportunities. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 29.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (3.2%).

Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 32.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas account for 12.4% and certificates for 19.9%. A significant portion of the population is actively pursuing formal education, with 20.1% engaged in it. 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 48 active public transport stops offering a mix of ferry and bus services. These stops are served by 8 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,703 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located 133 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 243 trips per day, which equates to approximately 35 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 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 (2,234 people), compared to 58.6% across Greater Brisbane and 55.3% 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 declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.7% across Greater Brisbane. As of 15th March 2021, the area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (482 people), which is higher than the 14.3% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, performing even better than the general population in health metrics.

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 from July 2016 to June 2021, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas. 20.3% spoke a language other than English at home, and 35.6% were born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 44.8%.

Buddhism was more prevalent here than in Greater Brisbane, comprising 3.5% compared to 1.8%. The top three ancestral groups were English (28.1%), Australian (16.5%), and Irish (10.5%). Notably, Hungarian, French, and Russian ethnicities had higher representations than the regional averages: Hungarian at 0.5%, French at 0.9%, and Russian at 0.6%.

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

The median age in Eagle Farm - Pinkenba is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and close to Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (22.1%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (4.3%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. Between the 2021 Census and present, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba's median age has increased by 1.1 years to 39 from 38. The 65-74 age group has grown from 9.4% to 11.1% of the population, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 3.4% to 5.0%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 25.2% to 22.1%, and the 15-24 age group has fallen from 10.5% to 7.5%. By 2041, Eagle Farm - Pinkenba is projected to experience significant shifts in its age composition, with the 65-74 age group expected to grow by 239%, reaching 1,051 people from 310.