Flagstone (West) - New Beith

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 around 13,679 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 3,628 people from the 2021 Census figure of 10,051, marking a growth rate of 36.1%. This change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 12,381 in June 2024 and an additional 1,190 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio is 73 persons per square kilometer. Flagstone (West) - New Beith's growth rate exceeded both national (8.9%) and state averages since the 2021 census. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. 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 from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023 using 2022 data) are applied for each age cohort where utilised. Considering projected demographic shifts, exceptional growth is predicted over the period with the area expected to increase by 24,459 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 169.3% 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. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, around 1601 homes were approved. As of FY26, about 180 homes have been approved so far.

On average, around 2.6 people moved to the area per new home constructed over these five years, indicating solid demand that supports property values. The average construction cost for new homes is approximately $265,000, in line with regional trends. In FY26, about $50,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Flagstone West - New Beith has seen elevated construction activity, at 30% above the regional average per person over the past five years.

This maintains good buyer choice while supporting existing property values, and is significantly higher than the national average, indicating robust developer interest in the area. The new development consists of approximately 95% detached dwellings and 5% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes. With around 31 people per approval, Flagstone West - New Beith reflects a developing area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 23,161 residents through to 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.

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

The performance of a region can significantly be influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 58 such projects that could potentially impact the area. Notable among these are the Greater Flagstone Priority Development Area, the Flagstone City Centre Leagues Club and Eat Street Precinct, the Flagstone Regional Sports Park, and the Frasers Property New Beith Mountain Ridge Estate. The following list provides details on those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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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 both white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is prominent, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% as of September 2025.

There were 7,431 residents employed at this time, which is 2.4% lower than Greater Brisbane's unemployment rate of 4%. Workforce participation was high at 75.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade. Construction employment is particularly high, with a share 1.5 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, at 11.9% compared to Greater Brisbane's 16.1%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data. Over the past year, employment increased by 3.6%, while labour force grew by 2.9%, resulting in a 0.6 percentage point decrease in unemployment. In comparison, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and unemployment falling by 0.5%. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% between November 2024 and November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, close to the national rate of 4.3%. Job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest national employment will expand 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 employment should increase by 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

The Flagstone (West) - New Beith SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,728 and an average of $62,507 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is below the national average, with Greater Brisbane's median income being $55,645 and average income being $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $62,384 (median) and $71,252 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Flagstone (West) - New Beith rank highly nationally, between the 78th and 91st percentiles. Distribution data shows that the largest segment comprises 42.2% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly, with a total of 5,772 residents in this category. This is consistent with broader trends across the region showing 33.3% in the same income bracket. Economic strength is evident through 36.2% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which supports elevated consumer spending. High housing costs consume 16.1% of income, however 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. Brisbane metro had 97.3% houses and 2.8% other dwellings. Home ownership in Flagstone (West) - New Beith was at 16.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 72.0% and rented ones at 11.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,167, higher than Brisbane metro's $2,000. Median weekly rent was $395, slightly above Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Flagstone (West) - New Beith's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,167 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in the area exceeded 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 constitute 91.7% of all households, composed of 57.5% couples with children, 24.3% couples without children, and 9.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 8.3%, with lone person households at 7.1% and group households comprising 1.4%. The median household size is 3.4 people, which is 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's university qualification rate is 16.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 11.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (33.0%). Educational participation is high, with 33.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 13.0% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 3.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Flagstone (West) - New Beith has four active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route, collectively offering 128 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as limited, with residents located an average of 2763 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 18 trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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 shows strong performance throughout Flagstone (West) - New Beith, with younger cohorts particularly seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~6,989 people), slightly lagging that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 7.7 and 7.6% of residents respectively. A total of 74.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.6% across Greater Brisbane. The area has 8.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,114 people), which is lower than the 11.4% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges requiring more attention than 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 predominantly Australian-born, with 80.0%. Citizenship stands at 90.6%, and English-only speakers are 90.7%. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 45.0% of residents.

The 'Other' religious category has a slightly higher representation in Flagstone West-New Beith than Greater Brisbane, with 0.8% compared to 1.0%. In terms of ancestry, English and Australian are the top groups at 30.0% and 27.5%, respectively, followed by 'Other' at 8.2%. Notably, New Zealand-born residents are slightly overrepresented at 1.5%, as are Maori at 1.3% and Samoan at 0.6%.

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 years 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 concentration of 5-14 year-olds 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, which is expected to grow by 155%, adding 3,858 residents to reach a total of 6,344.