Flagstone (East) - Riverbend
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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 was around 7,159 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 527 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,632. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 7,132 in June 2024 and 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 247 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has shown resilient growth with a compound annual growth rate of 2.2%, outpacing metropolitan areas. Natural growth contributed approximately 44.6% to overall population gains recently.

All drivers including interstate and overseas migration were positive factors. AreaSearch uses 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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. Note that these state projections do not provide age category splits; proportional growth weightings are applied in line with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Future demographic trends predict exceptional growth, placing the area in the top 10 percent nationally, with an expected increase of 3,833 persons by 2041 based on latest population numbers, indicating a total increase of 53.2% over 17 years.

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 properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 113 homes. In FY-26 so far, 76 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 5 people moved to the area each year for each dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating significant demand outpacing supply. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $201,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year, $460,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Flagstone (East) - Riverbend records markedly lower building activity, at 86.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Nationally, this is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 92.0% standalone homes and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

The estimated count of 626 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate Flagstone (East) - Riverbend will gain approximately 3,806 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match 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

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

Flagstone (East) - Riverbend has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.6% and estimated employment growth of 5.2% in the past year.

As of June 2025, 4,114 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 2.6%, which is 1.5% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's at 64.5%. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is notably high, at 1.6 times the regional average, while professional & technical services show lower representation at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 8.9%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. From June 2024 to June 2025, employment levels increased by 5.2%, and labour force grew by 4.8%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Flagstone (East) - Riverbend's employment 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

In financial year 2022, 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 in Greater Brisbane. By September 2025, with a 13.99% increase based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022, estimated median income would be approximately $61,948 and average income $69,917. According to the 2021 Census, household income ranks at the 78th percentile ($2,203 weekly) and personal income at the 61st percentile. Income distribution shows that 43.6% of the population (3,121 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 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. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

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

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

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 10.0%, with lone person households at 8.8% and group households making up 1.5%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is 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%, significantly 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 prevalent, with 47.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 11.4% and certificates at 35.7%. Educational participation is high, with 35.6% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 14.3% in primary, 12.0% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education.

The area has two schools serving 1,681 students: Flagstone State School and Flagstone State Community College. These institutions demonstrate typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 954) with balanced educational opportunities. The area functions as an education hub, offering 23.5 school places per 100 residents, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 12.0, attracting students from surrounding 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 public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are serviced by one route in total, providing 230 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these transport services is limited, with residents typically located 1310 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 32 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 76 weekly trips per individual 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 positive health outcomes overall.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low among the general population but higher than national averages in older, at-risk groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 51% of the total population (~3,622 people). Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions, affecting 9.8% and 9.1% of residents respectively. A majority (68.5%) report being free from medical ailments, compared to 69.6% across Greater Brisbane. The area has an 11.5% senior population (820 people), with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than 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 had a cultural diversity score below average, with 85.7% of its population being citizens, 83.7% born in Australia, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion in Flagstone (East) - Riverbend, comprising 41.7% of the population. However, the most notable overrepresentation was in the 'Other' category, which made up 0.7% of the population compared to 1.0% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups were English (31.8%), Australian (30.8%), and Scottish (7.7%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: New Zealand was overrepresented at 1.4%, Maori at 1.3%, and Hungarian at 0.4%.

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