Frenchville - Mount Archer

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

Frenchville - Mount Archer's population is approximately 9,255 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 196 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 9,059. The ABS estimated resident population in June 2024 was 9,242, with an additional 25 validated new addresses contributing to this growth. This results in a population density of 305 persons per square kilometer. Natural growth accounted for approximately 64.4% of the overall population increase 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 by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Looking ahead, demographic trends suggest lower quartile growth for regional areas nationally. The area is expected to expand by 87 persons to reach a population of approximately 9,342 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 0.8% over the 17-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, with a total of 29 approvals. In FY26, five homes have been approved so far. This results in an average of 4.2 people moving to the area per dwelling built over these five years.

Consequently, demand for housing significantly outpaces supply, which typically puts upward pressure on prices and intensifies competition among buyers. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $245,000, which is below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options for buyers. This financial year, $977,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting the area's predominantly residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Frenchville-Mount Archer has significantly less development activity, with 84% fewer approvals per capita than the regional average. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties.

Nationally, this figure is also below average, suggesting that the area's housing market may be influenced by planning constraints. Recent building activity in Frenchville-Mount Archer consists solely 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 per dwelling approval in the area, reflecting its quiet and relatively inactive development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is projected to grow by 74 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand in Frenchville-Mount Archer, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Frenchville - Mount Archer has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could impact the region. Notable initiatives include Capricorn Square Essential Service Centre, Norman Gardens Play Space Development, Norman Road Footpath Upgrade, and Mildura Rise Estate. The following list details those considered 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. The unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2025, which is 0.2% lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in the area was 71.4%, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 65.7%.

According to Census responses, a low 5.2% of residents worked from home. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training has a high concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has limited presence with only 0.4% employment compared to the regional average of 4.5%.

The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the difference between Census working population and resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 0.3%, labour force grew by 1.2%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7%, labour force grow by 2.1%, and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

Frenchville - Mount Archer SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $63,736 and an average income of $75,008 in the financial year 2023, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average). By September 2025, these figures are estimated to be approximately $70,052 (median) and $82,441 (average), based on a 9.91% growth in wages since the financial year 2023. In the 2021 Census, incomes in Frenchville - Mount Archer clustered around the 56th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 32.3% of locals (2,989 people), earning between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the surrounding region at 31.7%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.5% of their income, indicating 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 ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Frenchville - Mount Archer's dwelling structures as per the latest Census showed 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Frenchville - Mount Archer was at 33.4%, similar to Non-Metro Qld, 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 $1,655, while the median weekly rent figure was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Frenchville - Mount Archer's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,475 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 72.6% of all households, including 29.4% couples with children, 29.7% couples without children, and 12.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.4%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households making up 2.5%. The median household size is 2.5 people, aligning with the average in the Rest of Qld.

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

Educational qualifications in Frenchville show that 21.8% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.8% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational credentials are held by 37.9% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 9.2% and certificates at 28.7%. Educational participation is high, with 28.8% of residents 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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Frenchville - Mount Archer's residents are relatively healthy in comparison to broader Australia with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Frenchville-Mount Archer's health metrics are close to national benchmarks. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence indicate that common health conditions among the general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 57% of the total population, which consists of about 5,238 people, compared to 52.5% across the rest of Queensland. The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.8 and 8.5% of residents respectively. About 66.1% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 17.7% of residents aged 65 and over, which consists of about 1,638 people, lower than the 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of 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 showed low cultural diversity, with 90.5% citizens, 89.8% born in Australia, and 93.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 58.3%, compared to 52.2% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (29.9%), English (29.3%), and Irish (9.1%).

Notably, German (5.1%) and Australian Aboriginal (4.4%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 4.7% and 3.9%, respectively. Scottish representation was also higher at 8.6%.

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 years. It is also 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, making up 16.6% of the local population. Conversely, the 55-64 year-olds are under-represented, comprising only 10.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.9% to 16.6% of the population. During this period, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 13.6% to 12.2%, and the 45 to 54 age group has dropped from 12.0% to 10.6%. Demographic modeling suggests that Frenchville - Mount Archer's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to expand by 237 people (15%), growing from 1,531 to 1,769. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.