Eatons Hill

Eatons Hill has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Eatons Hill's population was 7,822 people according to the 2021 Census. By May 2026, it had increased to around 7,984, a rise of 162 people (2.1%). This increase is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 7,984 in June 2025 and one validated new address since the Census date. The population density was 876 persons per square kilometer, roughly aligning with averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.3% 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 (based on 2021 data) are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings for age cohorts based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population dynamics suggest a median increase, with Eatons Hill expected to grow by 377 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 4.7% over the 16 years.

The level of residential development activity in Eatons Hill is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Eatons Hill has recorded approximately four residential properties granted approval annually. Between financial years 2021 (FY-21) and 2025 (FY-25), around twenty homes were approved, with four more already granted in FY-26. The area's population decline suggests that new supply has been meeting demand, providing good options for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $135,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing choices. This financial year (FY-26), $935,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Brisbane, where Eatons Hill has 88.0% less development activity per person. The scarcity of new dwellings typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties due to the area's established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent development has solely comprised standalone homes, maintaining Eatons Hill's traditional low-density character appealing to those seeking space.

Future projections estimate an increase of 377 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply could lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Eatons Hill has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may impact this area. Notable projects include Eatons Crossing Village, Eatons Hill Shopping Village Expansion, Brisbane Northern Suburbs Corridor Capacity enhancement, and The Rise Eatons Hill. Relevant projects are listed below.

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Employment conditions in Eatons Hill rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Eatons Hill's workforce is highly educated with strong representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.0% as of December 2025, compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.5%.

A total of 5,138 residents were employed by December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 2.1%, and workforce participation at 82.0% compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 22.6% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction sectors. The area has a notably high concentration in public administration & safety, with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

However, administrative & support services employ only 2.0% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 3.5%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.5%, while labour force grew by 1.7%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and a decrease in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eatons Hill's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. Eatons Hill SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $65,918 and an average income of $80,370. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. By March 2026, estimates suggest the median will be approximately $73,406 and the average $89,500, based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes rank highly in Eatons Hill, between the 82nd and 94th percentiles nationally. Income distribution reveals 34.6% (2,762 individuals) earn $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to the regional figure of 33.3%. Higher earners comprise 44.2%, indicating strong purchasing power. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking in the 9th decile.

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

Eatons Hill's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings. In contrast, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eatons Hill stood at 28.6%, with mortgaged dwellings at 61.0% and rented ones at 10.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,151, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,863. Weekly rent median was $460 in Eatons Hill, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Eatons Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,151 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Eatons Hill features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 90.6% of all households, including 52.9% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 9.4%, with lone person households at 8.4% and group households comprising 0.8%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Eatons Hill shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Eatons Hill residents aged 15+ have a university qualification rate of 29.7%, slightly higher than the SA4 region average of 24.9%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.5%) and graduate diplomas (3.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 38.5% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 14.4% and certificates at 24.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.3% in secondary education, 11.1% in primary education, and 5.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Eatons Hill has 14 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by three different routes, together offering 409 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is deemed moderate, with residents on average located 444 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute outwards, primarily using cars (90%). On average, there are 2.1 vehicles per dwelling, surpassing regional averages. According to the 2021 Census, 22.6% of residents work from home, which might be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Across all routes, service frequency stands at 58 trips daily, equating to roughly 29 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eatons Hill's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Eatons Hill's health outcomes show notable results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts particularly have a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (4,750 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, impacting 8.0% and 7.4% of residents respectively. 72.8% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population demonstrates better than average health outcomes. Eatons Hill has 13.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,088 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Eatons Hill ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Eatons Hill showed lower cultural diversity, with 79.5% born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 55.5%, compared to 47.8% regionally. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (9.2%).

Notable differences existed for South Australian (1.4% vs regional 0.6%), New Zealand (1.0% vs 1.0%), and Polish (0.9% vs 0.5%) groups.

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

Eatons Hill has a median age of 38, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The age group of 45-54 is strongly represented in Eatons Hill at 16.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.7%. Between 2021 and the present day, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 2.5% to 4.5%, while the 15-24 age group increased from 14.2% to 15.4%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group declined from 16.6% to 14.7%, and the 45-54 cohort dropped from 18.6% to 16.7%. Looking ahead to the year 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Eatons Hill's age structure. The 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 65%, adding 236 people and reaching a total of 599 from its current figure of 362. This growth is primarily driven by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 81% of the projected growth. In contrast, the 0-4 and 15-24 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.