Everton Park
Statistical Area - sa2

Everton Park lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Everton Park's population was 10,044 as of August 2021. By August 2025, it had increased to around 11,120, a rise of 1,076 people (10.7%). This growth is inferred from the ABS estimated resident population of 10,998 in June 2024 and an additional 201 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 2,666 persons per square kilometer, placing Everton Park in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Its growth of 10.7% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's 8.3% and the national average, marking it as a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, with other drivers including natural growth and interstate migration also being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Based on demographic trends and latest population numbers, Everton Park is projected to grow by 2,417 persons to 2041, an increase of 20.6% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Everton Park among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Everton Park has recorded approximately 64 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data, produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totals 323 approvals across the past five financial years from FY-21 to FY-25, with an additional three approved so far in FY-26. On average, 3.4 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five financial years. This outpaces supply, exerting upward pressure on prices and intensifying competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $569,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating a focus on quality developments. Commercial approvals registered this year amount to $42.1 million, suggesting robust local business investment. Everton Park maintains similar construction rates per person when compared to Greater Brisbane, preserving market equilibrium with surrounding areas. New building activity comprises 41.0% standalone homes and 59.0% townhouses or apartments, promoting higher-density living and affordability for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects the reduced availability of development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current housing mix of 61.0% houses.

Everton Park has approximately 423 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established area. Future projections expect a population growth of 2,295 residents by 2041, with development keeping pace with this projected growth, though increasing competition among buyers is anticipated as the population expands.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 25 such projects that could impact this region. Notable ones include Everton Park Urban Village, MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct, Everville Townhouse Development, and Ashmore Residences, with the following list detailing those likely most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Everton Park significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Everton Park has a well-educated workforce with professional services being strongly represented. The unemployment rate was 3.0% as of June 2025.

Employment grew by an estimated 10.9% over the previous year. In June 2025, 6,932 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 1.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation stood at 73.1%, exceeding Greater Brisbane's rate of 64.5%. Key industries for employment among Everton Park residents are health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and education & training.

Public administration & safety shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Manufacturing has lower representation at 3.3%, compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 10.9% and labour force grew by 10.6%, leading to a decrease in unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. By September 2025, Queensland's employment had contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.5%, but lags behind the national employment growth of 0.26%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project an increase of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Everton Park's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years.

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

Everton Park had a median income among taxpayers of $64,652 during financial year 2022. The average income stood at $77,731 in the same period. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 for Greater Brisbane respectively. By March 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $72,223 and $86,833 respectively, based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Everton Park cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 34.6% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, comprising 3,847 individuals. This pattern is similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this income range. Housing costs consume 16.0% of income in Everton Park. Despite high earnings, disposable income ranks at the 67th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Everton Park's dwelling structure in its latest Census evaluation was 61.4% houses and 38.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 71.2% houses and 28.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Everton Park stood at 25.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.2% and rented ones at 40.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent in Everton Park was $420, slightly higher than Brisbane metro's figure of $430. Nationally, Everton Park's mortgage repayments were above the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher at $420 compared to the national figure of $375.

Everton Park features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 67.0% of all households, including 28.8% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 11.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.0%, with lone person households at 27.7% and group households comprising 5.1% of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7.

The educational profile of Everton Park exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Everton Park's educational attainment significantly exceeds regional averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 37.0% possess university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. This includes 25.4% with bachelor degrees, 7.6% with postgraduate qualifications, and 4.0% with graduate diplomas. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 31.4% of residents holding such qualifications, comprising 11.1% advanced diplomas and 20.3% certificates.

Educational participation is high, with 27.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 8.4% in primary education, 7.1% in tertiary education, and 6.5% pursuing secondary education. Everton Park's three schools have a combined enrollment of 1,747 students, indicating above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1063). The area has balanced educational provision with two primary and one secondary school serving distinct age groups. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs, with 15.7 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 11.5, suggesting Everton Park serves as an educational hub for the broader region.

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

Transport analysis shows 48 active stops operating within Everton Park. These are served by a mix of buses on 13 different routes, offering 1,247 weekly passenger trips in total. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 178 meters to the nearest stop.

Services run approximately 178 times daily across all routes, equating to around 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Everton Park 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

Everton Park shows better-than-average health outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population. However, among older, at-risk cohorts, this prevalence is higher than the national average.

The rate of private health cover in Everton Park is exceptionally high at approximately 59% of the total population (6,538 people), compared to 56.2% across Greater Brisbane. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.8 and 7.6% of residents respectively, while 70.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 70.5% across Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, Everton Park has 13.0% of its residents aged 65 and over (1,446 people), which is lower than the 16.6% in Greater Brisbane.

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

Everton Park's cultural diversity was above average, with 21.5% of its population born overseas and 13.6% speaking a language other than English at home. The dominant religion in Everton Park was Christianity, accounting for 50.3% of the population. Hinduism was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 1.9% vs 4.5%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.0%), Australian (24.1%), and Irish (10.4%). Notable divergences included New Zealand at 0.9%, German at 4.2%, and Scottish at 8.3%, all higher than their regional percentages.

Everton Park's population is younger than the national pattern

Everton Park's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 but slightly younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Everton Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (18.2%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (6.2%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population share of those aged 35-44 has increased from 15.4% to 16.9%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 19.1% to 18.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Everton Park. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 39%, adding 583 residents and reaching a total of 2,071. Conversely, population declines are forecasted for the 0-4 and 25-34 age cohorts.