Enoggera

Population growth drivers in Enoggera are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Enoggera's population is approximately 9,951 as of May 2026. This figure represents an increase of 909 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,042. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,945 in June 2025 and an additional 93 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,036 persons per square kilometer. Enoggera's growth rate of 10.1% since the 2021 census exceeds that of its SA3 area (8.1%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 54.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data 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 in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. Future population trends anticipate an above median growth, with the area projected to increase by 1,300 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 13.0% over the 16-year period.

Residential development activity is slightly higher than average within Enoggera when compared nationally

Enoggera has received approximately 34 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 173 homes. As of FY26, 50 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.7 people moved to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating significant demand exceeding supply. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $414,000.

In FY26, there have been $9.0 million in commercial approvals, reflecting Enoggera's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Enoggera has 11.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 36th percentile nationally, resulting in relatively constrained buyer choice. New development consists of 76.0% detached houses and 24.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes.

Despite this, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (53.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes. With around 474 people per dwelling approval, Enoggera shows a developed market. By 2041, Enoggera is expected to grow by 1,294 residents, with construction maintaining a reasonable pace despite projected population increases potentially leading to growing buyer competition.

Enoggera has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that may impact the area. Key projects include Breathe Residences Alderley, MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct, Stafford City Shopping Centre Redevelopment, and Mirvac Everton Park Mixed Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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Enoggera has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Enoggera has a highly educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. As of December 2025, there are 6,085 residents employed while the unemployment rate stands at 4.5%, which is 0.4% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Enoggera is 75.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 24.2% of residents work from home. The dominant employment sectors are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety employs 3.3 times the regional level in Enoggera.

Construction employs only 4.5% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. There is a substantial employment opportunity ratio of 0.9 workers per resident as of the Census. Over the year to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.2%, alongside a 2.3% employment decline, causing unemployment to fall by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Enoggera's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.8% over five years and 13.9% over ten years.

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

The Enoggera SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $68,196 and an average income of $95,699 in financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This places it in the top percentile nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By March 2026, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% suggest the median income will be approximately $75,943 and the average income will be around $106,570. According to census data, individual earnings in Enoggera stand at the 87th percentile nationally, with weekly earnings of $1,131. The income distribution shows that 31.6% of residents (3,144 people) fall into the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, which is similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income in Enoggera, but strong earnings still place disposable income at the 63rd percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Enoggera displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Enoggera's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 52.9% houses and 47.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enoggera was at 18.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.3% and rented ones at 51.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Enoggera was recorded as $360, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Enoggera's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 62.1% of all households, including 26.2% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 37.9%, with lone person households at 32.4% and group households comprising 5.6%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Enoggera demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Educational attainment in Enoggera is notably higher than broader benchmarks. As of the 2016 Census, 42.3% of residents aged 15 years or older had university qualifications compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials were also prominent, with 28.5% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas accounted for 10.9% and certificates for 17.6%.

Educational participation was high, with 31.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the Census date. This included 9.5% in tertiary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education.

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

Enoggera has 45 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 34 routes, providing a total of 3998 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop for residents is 197 meters, indicating excellent transport accessibility. As a predominantly residential area, most commutes are outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of travel at 67%, with trains used by 13% and walking by 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.1 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 24.2% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 571 trips per day, equating to approximately 88 weekly trips per individual stop.

Enoggera's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Enoggera residents show positive health outcomes, according to area-specific data analysis. Mortality rates and health conditions are largely comparable to national averages, with common health issues having low prevalence among the general population but higher incidence in older, at-risk groups. Private health cover is notably high, affecting 69% of Enoggera's total population of 6,836, compared to Greater Brisbane's 55.8% and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent conditions, impacting 11.0% and 7.7% of residents respectively, while 72.1% report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.2%. Working-age population health outcomes are generally typical, with 9.6% of residents aged 65 and over (958 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes present some challenges but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Enoggera records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Enoggera's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 20.3% born overseas and 13.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Enoggera, accounting for 45.0%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Enoggera compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 0.2% versus 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (26.7%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (11.2%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: French at 0.7% (regional average is 0.5%), Polish at 0.8% (regional average is 0.5%), and Spanish at 0.5% (regional average is 0.4%).

Enoggera hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

At 32 years, Enoggera's median age is notably under the Greater Brisbane average of 36 and is significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Enoggera has a higher concentration of 25 - 34 residents at 20.1%, but fewer 65 - 74 year-olds at 5.2%. This 25 - 34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 7.9% to 9.2% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 6.3% to 4.8%. Demographic modeling suggests Enoggera's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 age cohort is projected to grow steadily, expanding by 323 people (27%) from 1,217 to 1,541. Conversely, the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.