Grange

Grange has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

Grange's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 4942 people. This figure represents a growth of 315 individuals from the 2021 Census total of 4627 inhabitants. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: Grange had an estimated resident population of 4942 in June 2025, with six additional validated addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2760 persons per square kilometer, placing Grange in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. The area's growth rate of 6.8% since the last census is within 2.5 percentage points of the national average of 9.3%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.3% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving Grange's population growth.

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 from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. However, these state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Examining future trends, lower quartile growth is anticipated nationally. Grange is expected to increase by 129 persons to reach a total population of approximately 5071 inhabitants by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of about 2.6% over the sixteen-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Grange recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Grange has received approximately 11 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 57 homes. In FY26 to date, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, each home built between FY21 and FY25 accommodates around 6.1 new residents per year, indicating a significant demand exceeding supply. The average construction cost of these new dwellings is $706,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year has seen $1.5 million in commercial approvals, reflecting minimal commercial development activity compared to Greater Brisbane, where Grange's development activity is 66.0% below the regional average per person. This scarcity of new properties typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties. Grange's recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, preserving its suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers despite density pressures. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (81.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes. With around 397 people per dwelling approval, Grange demonstrates a developed market.

Future projections estimate Grange to add 129 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to meet housing demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth exceeding current forecasts.

Grange has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified eight projects potentially impacting the area, with key ones being Stafford City Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Windsor Dual Tower Development, Norman Avenue Apartments in Lutwyche, and Brisbane Stadium at Victoria Park.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Grange performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Grange has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate is 1.6%, lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 4.1%. In December 2025, Grange had an estimated employment growth of 1.2% over the past year.

As of this date, 2,990 residents are employed with a workforce participation rate of 78.2%, well above Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Notably, 34.5% of residents work from home based on Census responses. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Grange shows particular concentration in the latter category, with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, retail trade has lower representation at 6.1% compared to the regional average of 9.4%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities as indicated by the Census working population versus resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, Grange's employment increased by 1.2%, while labour force grew by 1.3%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia projects national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Grange's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch reported median taxpayer income in Grange SA2 was $79,713 and average was $111,860 based on postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023. These figures are exceptionally high nationally compared to Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799. Considering Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since FY2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $88,768 (median) and $124,567 (average). Grange's household, family, and personal incomes ranked highly nationally, between the 95th and 98th percentiles in the 2021 Census. Income distribution showed that 39.3% of locals (1,942 people) fell into the $4000+ category, differing from broader areas where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominated at 33.3%. Economic strength was evident with 53.3% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retained 88.2% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 10th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Grange, as evaluated at the latest Census, consisted of 80.7% houses and 19.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Grange was at 30.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.8% and rented ones at 25.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,600, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Grange was recorded at $460, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Grange's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Grange features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 78.3% of all households, including 46.9% couples with children, 22.5% couples without children, and 8.0% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 21.7%, with lone person households at 18.4% and group households comprising 3.6%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Grange demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Grange has a higher educational attainment than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 52.3% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationwide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (6.4%). Vocational pathways account for 21.5%, with advanced diplomas at 9.4% and certificates at 12.1%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.8% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.9% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 7.4% in tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 25 active transport stops operating within Grange. These stops are served by 6 individual routes, collectively providing 673 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 203 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward. The dominant mode of commuting is car at 79%, with 7% by train and 6% by bus. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 34.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 96 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 26 weekly trips per individual stop.

Grange'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 Grange. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were low, particularly in younger cohorts. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 76% of the total population (3,760 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were mental health issues and asthma, impacting 7.7% and 7.1% of residents respectively. 76.1% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 10.9% of residents aged 65 and over (536 people), lower than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors were above average, but ranked lower nationally than the broader population.

Grange ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Grange's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 82.5% of its population born in Australia, 91.9% being citizens, and 92.0% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Grange, comprising 53.6% of people. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented, making up 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups were English (29.3%), Australian (25.9%), and Irish (12.8%). Some ethnic groups showed notable divergences: Scottish was overrepresented at 9.0%, Welsh at 0.7%, and South Australian at 0.6%.

Grange's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Grange's median age is nearly 37 years, closely matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and approaching Australia's median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Grange has a higher percentage of 45-54 residents (16.3%) but fewer 25-34 year-olds (8.8%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group grew from 12.7% to 15.2%, while the 55-64 cohort increased from 9.9% to 12.1%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 18.0% to 16.4%, and the 25-34 group dropped from 10.1% to 8.8%. By 2041, Grange's age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 124%, adding 119 residents to reach 216. Senior residents aged 65 and above will drive 59% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the 0-4 and 25-34 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.