Frenchville - Mount Archer

Frenchville - Mount Archer has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Frenchville - Mount Archer's population was approximately 9,247 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 188 people, a 2.1% rise from the 2021 Census which reported a population of 9,059. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 9,242 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 305 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth contributed approximately 64.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These state projections do not provide age category splits; thus AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings using ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth of national non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to grow by 87 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 0.9% over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Frenchville - Mount Archer according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Frenchville - Mount Archer has seen approximately five dwellings granted development approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, 29 homes received approval, with another five approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 4.2 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years.

This high demand outpaces supply, typically driving up prices and increasing competition among buyers. The average construction cost of new dwellings is $245,000, which is below regional levels, suggesting more affordable housing options. In FY-26, $977,000 worth of commercial approvals have been registered, indicating the area's residential focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Frenchville - Mount Archer has significantly less development activity, with 84.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new homes can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties.

Nationally, this is also below average, reflecting the area's maturity and potential planning constraints. All recent building activity consists of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character with a focus on family homes. As of now, there are an estimated 1584 people in the area per dwelling approval. Population forecasts suggest Frenchville - Mount Archer will gain 82 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Frenchville - Mount Archer has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 potential impact projects. Key ones include Capricorn Square Essential Service Centre, Norman Gardens Play Space Development, Norman Road Footpath Upgrade, and Mildura Rise Estate. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Frenchville - Mount Archer maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Frenchville - Mount Archer has a skilled workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the Rest of Qld's 4.1%.

Over the past year, employment stability has been relative. As of September 2025, 5,170 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.2% below the regional average. Workforce participation is high at 64.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Notably, education & training has a concentration 1.5 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing, however, has limited presence at 0.4% compared to the regional 4.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited based on Census working population vs resident population comparison. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.3%, labour force by 1.2%, leading to a 0.9 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data as of 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Frenchville - Mount Archer's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Frenchville - Mount Archer SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $60,890 and an average income of $71,865 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average) for Rest of Qld. By September 2025, estimates suggest these figures would be approximately $69,409 (median) and $81,919 (average), based on a 13.99% growth in wages since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census data shows that incomes in Frenchville - Mount Archer cluster around the 56th percentile nationally. Income distribution indicates that 32.3% of locals (2,986 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% are in this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Frenchville - Mount Archer is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Frenchville - Mount Archer's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings. Non-Metro Qld had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Frenchville - Mount Archer was 33.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.7% and rented ones at 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,475, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. Median weekly rent in Frenchville - Mount Archer was $300, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure but significantly below the national average of $375. Nationally, mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863.

Frenchville - Mount Archer has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 72.6 percent of all households, including 29.4 percent couples with children, 29.7 percent couples without children, and 12.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 27.4 percent, with lone person households at 24.9 percent and group households comprising 2.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the average for the Rest of Queensland.

Educational outcomes in Frenchville - Mount Archer fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

Frenchville's educational qualifications show 21.8% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common (15.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 37.9% of residents holding them – advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 28.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 28.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 8.5% in secondary education, and 4.4% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Frenchville - Mount Archer is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a slightly higher degree among older age cohorts

Frenchville - Mount Archer faces significant health challenges. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but are slightly more common among older individuals.

Approximately 55% of the total population (~5,113 people) has private health cover, which is higher than the Rest of Qld's 53.2%. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.8 and 8.5% of residents respectively. 66.1% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.7% across Rest of Qld. The area has 17.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,631 people). Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges that require more attention than the broader population.

Frenchville - Mount Archer is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Frenchville-Mount Archer was found to have a below average cultural diversity, with 90.5% of its population being citizens, 89.8% born in Australia, and 93.3% speaking English only at home. The dominant religion in Frenchville-Mount Archer is Christianity, accounting for 58.3% of the population, compared to 56.3% across the rest of Queensland. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are Australian (29.9%), English (29.3%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, German ancestry is overrepresented at 5.1%, while Australian Aboriginal is underrepresented at 4.4%. Scottish ancestry is also slightly higher than regional averages, at 8.6% compared to 7.6%.

Frenchville - Mount Archer's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Frenchville - Mount Archer has a median age of 36, which is lower than the Rest of Qld figure of 41, and marginally lower than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to the Rest of Qld average, the 25-34 cohort is notably over-represented in Frenchville - Mount Archer at 16.1%, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 9.2%. In the period from 2021 to present, the 25-34 age group has grown from 13.9% to 16.1% of the population. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 10.8%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 13.6% to 12.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Frenchville - Mount Archer's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to see notable expansion, with an increase of 282 people (19%) from 1,486 to 1,769. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 5-14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.