Flagstone (East) - Riverbend
Statistical Area - sa2

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend's population is around 7,166 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 534 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,632. The growth is inferred from ABS estimates of 7,132 in June 2024 and 25 new addresses validated since the Census date. The population density is 247 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has had a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%, outpacing the metropolitan area. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.6% to overall population gains recently.

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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. Exceptional growth is predicted until 2041, with an increase of 53.0% over the period, reaching a population of 3,833 persons more than the current figure.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Flagstone (East) - Riverbend recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Flagstone East Riverbend has recorded approximately 22 residential property approvals per year. The Australian Bureau of Statistics produces development approval data on a financial year basis, totalling 113 approvals from FY-21 to FY-25, with 2 approved so far in FY-26. On average, 5 people have moved to the area annually for each dwelling built over these five years. This high demand outpaces supply, typically putting upward pressure on prices and increasing competition among buyers.

New homes are being constructed at an average cost of $405,000, in line with regional trends. In FY-26, $460,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting a predominantly residential focus. Comparatively, Flagstone East Riverbend records significantly lower building activity than Greater Brisbane, at 86.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new construction reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, this is also below average, indicating the area's maturity and possible planning constraints.

New building activity consists of 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 626 people, reflecting its quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Flagstone East Riverbend will gain approximately 3,799 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 28 projects likely impacting the region. Key initiatives include Flinders Lakes Township Development, Monarch Glen Master Planned Community, Flagstone State Primary School Expansion, and Flagstone Community Hub. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Flagstone (East) - Riverbend significantly outperforming the majority of regions assessed nationwide

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has a balanced labour force with 4,114 residents employed as of June 2025. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, and employment grew by 5.2% in the past year.

This figure is below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation mirrors Greater Brisbane's at 64.5%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, labour force grew by 4.8%, leading to a unemployment rate decrease of 0.3 percentage points. By contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%. State-level data from Sep-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, and employment grew by 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Flagstone (East) - Riverbend's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

Income analysis reveals strong economic positioning, with the area outperforming 60% of locations assessed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022 shows Flagstone (East) - Riverbend had a median taxpayer income of $54,345 and an average income of $61,336. These figures are below the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively for Greater Brisbane. By March 2025, adjusting for Wage Price Index growth of 11.71%, estimated median income would be approximately $60,709 and average income $68,518. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 78th percentile ($2,203 weekly), while personal income is at the 61st percentile. Income distribution data shows 43.6% of the population (3,124 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 33.3% occupy this range. High housing costs consume 16.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 77th percentile, with the area's SEIFA income ranking placing it in the 4th decile.

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.4% houses and 0.6% other dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metro's 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flagstone (East) - Riverbend was at 17.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 66.3% and rented ones at 15.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in the area was $410, compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Flagstone (East) - Riverbend's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 90.0% of all households, including 51.3% couples with children, 23.5% couples without children, and 14.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 10.0%, with lone person households at 8.8% and group households comprising 1.5% of the total. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2.

Educational outcomes in Flagstone (East) - Riverbend fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 10.9%, considerably lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.6%, followed by graduate diplomas (1.7%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 47.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.4%) and certificates (35.7%). Educational participation is high at 35.6%, comprising primary (14.3%), secondary (12.0%), and tertiary education (2.9%).

Flagstone State School and Flagstone State Community College serve a total of 1,681 students. Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has an ICSEA score of 954, indicating balanced educational opportunities. The area offers one primary and one secondary institution, functioning as an education hub with 23.5 school places per 100 residents, surpassing the regional average of 12.0 and attracting students from nearby communities.

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

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has three active transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by one individual route in total, providing 230 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is limited, with residents typically located 1310 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 32 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 76 weekly trips per stop.

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend'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

Health data for Flagstone (East) - Riverbend shows a relatively positive picture.

The prevalence of common health conditions is quite low among the general population but higher than the national average in older, at-risk cohorts. Approximately 51% (~3625 people) of the total population has private health cover. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.8% and 9.1% of residents respectively. About 68.5% of residents claim to have no medical ailments, compared to 69.6% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 11.5% (821 people) of residents aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those for the broader population.

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend, surveyed in August 2021, showed low cultural diversity with 85.7% citizens, 83.7% born in Australia, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 41.7%. The 'Other' religious category was underrepresented at 0.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (31.8%), Australian (30.8%), and Scottish (7.7%). Notable variations included overrepresentation of New Zealand (1.4% vs 1.6%) and Maori (1.3% vs 1.4%), but underrepresentation of Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.2%).

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has a median age of 34, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and substantially under Australia's national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14, at 17.7%, but fewer individuals aged 25-34, at 9.2%. This concentration of 5-14 year-olds is significantly above the national average of 12.2%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the 55 to 64 age group has grown from 9.9% to 11.5%, while the 65 to 74 cohort increased from 6.0% to 7.4%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 age group has decreased from 11.7% to 9.2%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 16.0% to 14.5%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Flagstone (East) - Riverbend, with the 55 to 64 cohort projected to grow by 81%, adding 668 residents to reach a total of 1,490.