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

Frenchville - Mount Archer's population is around 9,247 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 188 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,059 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,242 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 23 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 305 persons per square kilometer. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by natural growth that contributed approximately 64.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of national non-metropolitan areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 87 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, reflecting an increase of 0.9% in total 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 FY21 to FY25, 29 homes were approved, with another five approved so far in FY26. On average, 4.2 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years.

This significant demand outpaces supply, which can put upward pressure on prices and increase competition among buyers. The average expected construction cost of new dwellings is $245,000, below regional levels, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY26, commercial approvals totalled $977,000, reflecting the area's residential nature. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Frenchville - Mount Archer has significantly less development activity, at 84.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity can strengthen demand and prices for existing properties.

Nationally, this is also below average, suggesting possible planning constraints or the area's maturity. Recent building activity 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 in the area per dwelling approval, reflecting its quiet development environment. Population forecasts indicate 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects likely affecting the region. Notable initiatives include Norman Road Footpath Upgrade, Capricorn Square Essential Service Centre, Norman Gardens Play Space Development, and Large Format Retail Development Moores Creek Road. Relevant projects are detailed below.

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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 well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.0% as of June 2025, while employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.0%.

There were 5,286 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is 0.1% higher than Rest of Qld's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was high at 64.4%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Notably, education & training had employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average, while agriculture, forestry & fishing had limited presence with 0.4% employment compared to 4.5% regionally.

Employment opportunities appeared limited locally based on Census data analysis. Over a 12-month period ending in June 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, labour force grew by 5.3%, and unemployment rose by 1.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8%, labour force grow by 2.0%, and unemployment rise by 0.2 percentage points. Job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) projected national employment growth at 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Frenchville - Mount Archer's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5%% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

Frenchville-Mount Archer has a median taxpayer income of $60,890 and an average income of $71,865 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is higher than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $69,409 (median) and $81,919 (average). According to the 2021 Census, personal income ranks at the 65th percentile ($884 weekly), while household income is at the 49th percentile. Income distribution shows that 32.3% of locals (2,986 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per week, similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% fall into this bracket. 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 above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Frenchville - Mount Archer, as evaluated at the latest Census held on 28 August 2016, comprised 88.9% houses and 11.1% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's dwelling structure of 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Frenchville - Mount Archer stood at 33.4%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (40.7%) or rented (25.9%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,475, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,517. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $300, matching Non-Metro Qld's figure. Nationally, Frenchville - Mount Archer's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 percent of all households, consisting of 29.4 percent couples with children, 29.7 percent couples without children, and 12.6 percent single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 27.4 percent, with lone person households at 24.9 percent and group households making up 2.5 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

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

Frenchville-Mount Archer trail has 21.8% of residents aged 15 and above holding university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 15.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.8%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 37.9% of residents aged 15 and above holding them - 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. The three schools in Frenchville-Mount Archer have a combined enrollment of 1,911 students. The area has varied educational conditions, with the educational mix including one primary school, one secondary school, and one K-12 school.

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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 with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a slightly higher degree among older cohorts. Approximately 55% of its total population (~5,113 people) has private health cover, compared to 53.2% in the rest of Queensland.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 8.8% and 8.5% of residents respectively. However, 66.1% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 64.7% in the rest of Queensland. As of 2016, 17.6% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,631 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention 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, surveyed in 2016, showed low cultural diversity with 90.5% citizens, 89.8% born in Australia, and 93.3% speaking English only at home. Christianity dominated at 58.3%, slightly higher than the regional average of 56.3%. Ancestry-wise, Australians topped at 29.9%, followed by English at 29.3%, and Irish at 9.1%.

Notably, German ancestry was overrepresented at 5.1% (regional: 4.9%), Australian Aboriginal underrepresented at 4.4% (regional: 5.1%), and Scottish somewhat higher at 8.6% (regional: 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 at 16.1% locally, while the 65-74 year-olds are under-represented at 9.2%. Between 2021 and present, the 25 to 34 age group has grown from 13.9% to 16.1%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has declined from 12.0% to 10.8%, and the 5 to 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, with the 25 to 34 age cohort projected to expand by 282 people (19%) from 1,486 to 1,769. Conversely, both the 65 to 74 and 5 to 14 age groups are projected to see reduced numbers.