Flagstone (West) - New Beith
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Flagstone (West) - New Beith lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Flagstone West New Beith's population is 13,567 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a growth of 3,516 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,051. The growth was inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 12,381 in June 2024 and an additional 1,158 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 73 persons per square kilometer. Flagstone West New Beith's growth rate of 35.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (8.6%) and state averages, indicating significant growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area as 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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied where necessary. Based on projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041 with an expected increase of 24,459 persons, representing a gain of 171.5% in total population over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Flagstone (West) - New Beith was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Flagstone West - New Beith has seen approximately 320 new homes approved annually. Development approval data from the ABS shows 1,601 homes approved over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with 103 approvals so far in FY26. On average, around 2.6 people move to the area each year per new home constructed during these years, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average cost of $395,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

This financial year has seen $50,000 in commercial development approvals, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Flagstone West - New Beith has slightly higher development activity, with 30.0% more approvals per person over the past five years, maintaining good buyer choice while supporting existing property values. This level is significantly higher than the national average, suggesting strong developer confidence in the location's growth potential. The area's new developments consist of 95.0% detached dwellings and 5.0% attached dwellings, reflecting its traditional low-density character focused on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With approximately 31 people moving to the area per approval, Flagstone West - New Beith reflects a developing region. Looking ahead, population projections indicate that Flagstone West - New Beith is expected to grow by 23,273 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting property price increases.

Flagstone (West) - New Beith has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified 47 projects likely to impact the area, significantly influenced by local infrastructure changes. Key projects include Flagstone City Centre Leagues Club and Eat Street Precinct, Greater Flagstone PDA Infrastructure Agreement, Flagstone Regional Sports Park, and Frasers Property New Beith Mountain Ridge Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Flagstone (West) - New Beith rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Flagstone West New Beith has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector stands out with high representation.

As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.7%, showing an estimated employment growth of 5.2% over the past year. There are 7,272 residents employed, with a unemployment rate of 2.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is high at 75.6%. Major industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction employment is particularly strong, at 1.5 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, with only 11.9% of the workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%. The area may have limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by Census data. Over a 12-month period ending June 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, labour force grew by 4.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and a decrease in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. As of Sep-25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5%, with national employment growth at 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Flagstone West New Beith's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.6% over ten years.

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

Flagstone (West) - New Beith had a median taxpayer income of $54,728 and an average of $62,507 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is slightly below the national average for that year. Greater Brisbane, however, had a higher median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520 during the same period. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Flagstone (West) - New Beith would be approximately $61,137 (median) and $69,827 (average) as of March 2025. In the 2021 Census, incomes in Flagstone (West) - New Beith ranked highly nationally, between the 79th and 91st percentiles for households, families, and personal incomes. The largest segment of income distribution comprised 42.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with a total of 5,725 residents falling into this category. This is consistent with broader trends across the region, where 33.3% of residents earned within the same range. Economic strength is evident through 36.2% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which supports elevated consumer spending in the area. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 90th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Flagstone (West) - New Beith's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 98.8% houses and 1.2% other dwellings. This compares to Brisbane metro's 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Flagstone (West) - New Beith was 16.5%, with 72.0% of dwellings mortgaged and 11.5% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,000. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $395, compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Flagstone (West) - New Beith's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Flagstone (West) - New Beith features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 91.7% of all households, including 57.5% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up 8.3%, consisting of 7.1% lone person households and 1.4% group households. The median household size is 3.4 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 3.2.

Educational attainment in Flagstone (West) - New Beith aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area has lower university qualification rates at 16.1%, significantly below Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (33.0%).

Educational participation is high at 33.0%, including 13.0% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education. St Bonaventure's College provides local educational services within Flagstone (West) - New Beith, with an enrollment of 0 students as of the latest data. All 1 schools offer integrated K-12 education for academic continuity. Due to no schools located within Flagstone (West) - New Beith, residents must travel to neighboring areas for educational services. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

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

The analysis shows four active transport stops operating in Flagstone (West) - New Beith, all offering bus services. These stops are served by one route collectively providing 128 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated limited, with residents typically located 2763 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 18 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Flagstone (West) - New Beith's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics indicates strong performance throughout Flagstone (West) - New Beith, with younger cohorts showing particularly low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~6,932 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, affecting 7.7 and 7.6% of residents respectively. A majority, 74.0%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.6% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 8.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,105 people), lower than the 11.4% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Flagstone (West) - New Beith records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Flagstone West-New Beith's population is approximately in line with the wider area's average cultural diversity, with 80.0% born in Australia, 90.6% being citizens, and 90.7% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, practiced by 45.0%. Notably, 'Other' religions comprise 0.8%, slightly higher than the Greater Brisbane average of 1.0%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (30.0%), Australian (27.5%), and Other (8.2%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: New Zealanders make up 1.5% locally versus 1.6% regionally, Maori are at 1.3% compared to 1.4%, and Samoans stand at 0.6% against a regional average of 0.7%.

Flagstone (West) - New Beith's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Flagstone (West) - New Beith has a median age of 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Flagstone (West) - New Beith has a higher concentration of residents aged 5-14 at 18.2%, but fewer residents aged 75-84 at 2.1%. This 5-14 concentration is well above the national average of 12.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.5% to 14.2% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 14.4% to 13.7%. Demographic modeling suggests that Flagstone (West) - New Beith's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 5 to 14 cohort at 157%, adding 3,878 residents to reach a total of 6,344.