Eatons Hill

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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Eatons Hill's population was approximately 8,022 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 200 people from the 2021 Census count of 7,822. The growth is inferred from ABS' estimated resident population of 8,022 in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 880 persons per square kilometer, similar to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed approximately 53.2% of overall population gains during recent periods.

For Eatons Hill's SA2 area, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections 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 used. However, these state projections lack age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, Eatons Hill is expected to grow by approximately 430 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 5.4% over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 4 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past 5 financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 20 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY26 so far. Despite population decline, housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $135,000, below regional norms, offering more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $935,000 in commercial approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Eatons Hill shows significantly reduced construction (88.0% below the regional average per person), which typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. This activity is also below national averages, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. By 2041, Eatons Hill is projected to grow by 430 residents. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified ten projects likely impacting the area. Key projects include Eatons Crossing Village, Eatons Hill Shopping Village Expansion, Brisbane Northern Suburbs Corridor Capacity, and Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre. The following list details those most relevant.

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

Eatons Hill has a well-educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.0% as of September 2025, which is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.4%. There are 5,163 residents employed while workforce participation stands at 75.3%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Public administration & safety shows notable concentration with levels at 1.3 times the regional average.

Conversely, administrative & support services have lower representation at 2.0% versus the regional average of 3.5%. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.4%, while labour force grew by 4.9%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.8% and unemployment fall by 0.5 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, aligning with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts project a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, varying by industry sectors. Applying these projections to Eatons Hill's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Eatons Hill SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $63,335 and an average income of $76,153. Nationally, the median was $55,645 and the average was $70,520. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median will be approximately $72,196 and the average will be around $86,807, based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census places Eatons Hill's household, family, and personal incomes between the 82nd and 94th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 34.6% of residents earn between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, mirroring the regional trend where 33.3% fall into this bracket. The area's affluence is evident with 44.2% earning over $3,000 per week, supporting premium retail and services. After housing costs, residents retain 87.3% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. Eatons Hill's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Eatons Hill is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Eatons Hill, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 9 August 2016, consisted of 99.2% houses and 0.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metropolitan area's 92.2% houses and 7.9% other dwellings. In terms of home ownership, Eatons Hill had a lower rate at 28.6%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (61.0%) or rented (10.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was higher than Brisbane metro's average at $2,151, while the median weekly rent figure stood at $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $2,080 and $440 respectively. Nationally, Eatons Hill's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, as recorded in June 2021, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375 for the same period.

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, consisting of couples with children (52.9%), couples without children (28.0%), and single parent families (9.3%). Non-family households make up 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 2.9.

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

In Eatons Hill, 29.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university qualifications, exceeding 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 also prevalent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and above possessing them.

This includes advanced diplomas held by 14.4% and certificates by 24.1%. Educational participation is high, with 32.8% currently enrolled in formal education. Among these, 11.3% are 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

Transport analysis shows 14 active stops in Eatons Hill, served by buses on three routes. These routes offer 409 weekly passenger trips combined. Residents have moderate accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 444 meters to the nearest one.

Across all routes, there are 58 daily trips on average, which translates to about 29 weekly trips per stop.

Eatons Hill's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Eatons Hill, with younger cohorts seeing particularly low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover stands at approximately 58%, covering around 4,636 people in total. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions in the area, affecting 8.0% and 7.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.8%, reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Brisbane. As of the latest data from 15th March 2022, Eatons Hill has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 13.2% (1,058 people), than Greater Brisbane's 16.2%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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 had a cultural diversity index below the average, with 79.5% of its population born in Australia, 93.4% being citizens, and 93.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Eatons Hill, accounting for 55.5% of the population, compared to 52.9% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (30.0%), Australian (27.3%), and Irish (9.2%).

Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: South African was overrepresented at 1.4%, New Zealand was at 1.0%, and Polish at 0.9%.

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

Eatons Hill has a median age of 38, which is slightly older than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 but equal to Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group shows strong representation in Eatons Hill at 17.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 7.7%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is well above the national figure of 12.1%. Between 2021 and present, the 75-84 age group has grown from 2.5% to 4.2% of the population. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort has declined from 16.6% to 14.7%, and the 25-34 group has dropped from 9.2% to 7.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Eatons Hill's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 84% (282 people), reaching 618 from 335. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those aged 65 and above comprising 81% of projected growth. Meanwhile, the 15-24 and 45-54 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.