Enoggera
Statistical Area - sa2

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 9,961 as of November 2025. This figure represents a growth of 919 people (10.2%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,042. The increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,881 in June 2024 and an additional 88 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,037 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Enoggera's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (8.0%) and SA4 region, making it a growth leader in the region. Natural growth contributed approximately 41.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and interstate migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 based on 2021 data are used. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilised. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth of statistical areas across the nation, with Enoggera expected to increase by 1,424 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 13.5% in total over the 17 years.

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. In FY26 so far, 36 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 3.7 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. This has led to significant demand exceeding new supply, contributing to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average value of new dwellings is $414,000, reflecting quality-focused development. In this financial year, there have been $9.0 million in commercial approvals, indicating the area'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 and supporting interest in existing properties.

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. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests at Census (53.0%), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 474 people per dwelling approval, Enoggera shows a developed market. Looking ahead, Enoggera is projected to grow by 1,344 residents through to 2041. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although buyers could encounter growing competition as population increases.

Enoggera has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

A total of 35 infrastructure projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting a specific area. Among these key projects are Breathe Residences Alderley, MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct, Parque Mitchelton, and Mitchelton Youth Club Structural Repairs. The following list details those considered most relevant.

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 4.0%, Enoggera has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Enoggera has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025.

This rate is similar to Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Enoggera was 73.3%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors are public administration & safety, health care & social assistance, and professional & technical services. Public administration & safety employs 3.3 times more residents than the regional level.

Construction employs only 4.5% of local workers, lower than Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. There were 0.9 workers per resident in Enoggera at the Census, indicating substantial employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.6%, with a 0.4% decline in employment, leading to a 1.2 percentage point drop in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Enoggera's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.8%% 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

Enoggera had a median taxpayer income of $65,828 and an average income of $99,059 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This places Enoggera among the top percentile nationally, compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Enoggera would be approximately $75,037 (median) and $112,917 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows individual earnings in Enoggera stand out at the 88th percentile nationally with a weekly income of $1,131. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 31.6% of residents (3,147 people), similar to the metropolitan region where this cohort also represents 33.3%. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income in Enoggera, however 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 structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 52.9% houses and 47.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 81.6% houses and 18.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Enoggera stood at 18.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.3% and rented ones at 51.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent in Enoggera was $360, compared to Brisbane metro's $400. 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, consisting of 26.2% couples with children, 23.7% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 2.7.

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

Enoggera's educational attainment notably exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 42.3% hold university qualifications compared to Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 28.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 28.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas make up 10.9% while certificates account for 17.6%.

Educational participation is notably high at 31.4%, including 9.5% in tertiary education, 9.3% in primary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education. Enoggera's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,557 students. The area demonstrates significant socio-educational advantages with an ICSEA score of 1135. Educational provision is balanced with two primary schools and one secondary school serving distinct age groups.

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

Analysis of public transport in Enoggera shows that there are 47 active transport stops currently operating. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 32 individual routes serving these stops, which together facilitate approximately 3,863 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 197 meters from their nearest transport stop. On average, there are about 551 trips per day across all routes, which equates to roughly 82 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Enoggera is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Enoggera shows above-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population, although this rate is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 71% of Enoggera's total population (7,072 people) has private health cover, compared to 61.5% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.0% and 7.7% of residents respectively, while 72.1% report being completely free from medical ailments compared to 69.6% across Greater Brisbane.

The area has 9.5% of residents aged 65 and over (948 people), which is lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Enoggera was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Enoggera's cultural diversity was above average, with 20.3% of its population born overseas and 13.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Enoggera, comprising 45.0% of its people. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 0.2% versus 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (26.7%), Australian (25.0%), and Irish (11.2%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: French (0.7% vs regional 0.6%), Polish (0.8% vs 0.8%), and Spanish (0.5% vs 0.4%) were relatively overrepresented in Enoggera.

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 19.7%, but fewer 65-74 year-olds at 5.3%. This 25-34 concentration is well above the national average of 14.5%. In the period since 2021, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 7.9% to 9.1% of the population. Conversely, the 0 to 4 cohort has declined from 6.3% to 5.1%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 20.7% to 19.7%. 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 366 people (30%) from 1,234 to 1,601. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 35 to 44 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.