Greenbank - North Maclean

Greenbank - North Maclean lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Greenbank - North Maclean's population was around 12,649 as of February 2026. This reflected an increase of 5,012 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,637. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,150 in June 2024 and an additional 2,655 validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a density ratio of 174 persons per square kilometer. Greenbank - North Maclean's growth of 65.6% since the 2021 census exceeded both national (9.9%) and state averages, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 87.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 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 adopted. Exceptional growth is predicted over the period to 2041, with the area expected to increase by 7,824 persons, reflecting a total increase of 50.0%.

The level of residential development activity in Greenbank - North Maclean was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Greenbank - North Maclean has approved approximately 485 residential properties annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 2,428 homes have been approved, with an additional 272 approved in FY26 so far.

Each year, on average, about 1.8 people move into the area for each dwelling built during these five years. This balance between supply and demand supports stable market conditions. The average construction cost of new homes is around $330,000. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Greenbank - North Maclean has seen 137.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers and indicating strong developer confidence in the location. New development primarily consists of detached houses (99.0%) with a small percentage of townhouses or apartments (1.0%), maintaining the area's traditional low-density character focused on family homes.

With around 17 people moving into the area per dwelling approval, Greenbank - North Maclean exhibits characteristics of a growth area. By 2041, it is estimated that the area will grow by approximately 6,325 residents. Current construction levels are expected to meet demand adequately, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Greenbank - North Maclean has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 94 projects likely to impact the area. Notable projects include Greenbank Town Centre Redevelopment, Everleigh Estate by Mirvac, Covella Estate, and Flagstone Logistics Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Greenbank - North Maclean demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Greenbank - North Maclean has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs. The construction sector is notably prominent, with an unemployment rate of 2.9% as of September 2025. Employment growth in the past year was estimated at 3.9%.

There are 6,069 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.1%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.0%. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 15.6% of residents work from home. Key industries include construction, health care & social assistance, and retail trade.

Construction employment share is 1.7 times the regional level, while professional & technical employs only 4.8%, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between September 2024 and 2025, employment levels increased by 3.9% and labour force by 3.6%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia suggest Greenbank - North Maclean's employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Greenbank - North Maclean SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $57,817 and an average income of $65,452. These figures are slightly below the national averages of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively for Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median and average incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $63,547 and $71,938 respectively. The 2021 Census ranks household income at the 70th percentile ($2,073 weekly) and personal income at the 48th percentile in Greenbank - North Maclean SA2. Distribution data indicates that 38.4% of residents (4,857 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, similar to the surrounding region where this cohort represents 33.3%. Residents allocate 15.7% of their income towards housing costs, yet strong earnings place disposable income at the 71st percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

In Greenbank - North Maclean, as per the latest Census evaluation, 99.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 0.5% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. This is in contrast to Brisbane metro's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Greenbank - North Maclean was 27.0%, similar to Brisbane metro, with the rest being mortgaged (56.5%) or rented (16.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure stood at $430, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Greenbank - North Maclean's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 84.4% of all households, including 41.9% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 13.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 15.6%, with lone person households making up 13.2% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Greenbank - North Maclean shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 15.1%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common, at 11.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 42.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.2%) and certificates (32.0%). Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes primary education (10.2%), secondary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (3.7%).

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

Greenbank - North Maclean has 13 operational public transport stops. These are served by buses on two routes, offering a total of 357 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is limited, with residents usually located 1642 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, using cars predominantly at a rate of 92%. On average, there are 2.3 vehicles per dwelling, higher than the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 15.6% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 51 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 27 weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Greenbank - North Maclean are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Greenbank - North Maclean shows below-average health indicators based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The level of common health conditions among the general population is somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts.

Private health cover stands at approximately 52% of the total population (~6,564 people), slightly lower than the Greater Brisbane average of 55.8%. Asthma and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.2 and 8.0% of residents respectively. However, 68.4% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents show an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. The area has 12.1% of residents aged 65 and over (1,534 people), lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Greenbank - North Maclean records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenbank-North Maclean showed cultural diversity above average, with 20.8% of its population born overseas and 11.2% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 46.1%. Notably, the 'Other' religious category comprised 1.8%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 1.3%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the top group at 30.2%, followed by Australian at 27.0% and Other at 8.4%. Some ethnic groups showed notable variations: New Zealand-born residents were 1.4%, compared to 1.0% regionally; Maori were 1.2%, versus 1.1%; Samoan was 0.6%, compared to 0.9%.

Greenbank - North Maclean's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Greenbank-North Maclean's median age of 36 years is equal to Greater Brisbane's and younger than Australia's national average of 38 years. The 5-14 age group makes up 15.2%, higher than Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort stands at 13.5%. Between 2021 and present, median age decreased by 1.2 years to 36 from 37. The 35-44 group grew from 12.8% to 14.3%, the 5-14 cohort increased from 14.0% to 15.2%. Conversely, the 65-74 group fell from 9.2% to 7.0%, and the 55-64 group dropped from 12.5% to 10.7%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant changes. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 67%, adding 1,108 residents to reach 2,752.