Greenslopes

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

AreaSearch's analysis indicates Greenslopes' population is approximately 11,665 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 1,141 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,524. The increase is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 11,487 in June 2024 and an additional 299 validated new addresses post-Census date. Greenslopes' population density ratio is 3,954 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the top 10% nationally. The area's 10.8% growth since the 2021 Census surpassed both the SA3 average (8.8%) and national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 73.0% of Greenslopes' population gains recently.

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 using 2021 data. Note that these state projections lack age category splits; AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. By 2041, Greenslopes is projected to grow by 4,937 persons, reflecting a 40.8% increase over the 17 years.

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

Greenslopes has averaged approximately 77 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 386 homes. As of FY26 so far, 92 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling has accommodated around 2.6 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $523,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties.

In FY26, there have been $76.2 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Greenslopes maintains similar development levels per person compared to Greater Brisbane, maintaining market balance consistent with the broader area. The majority of new development consists of 91.0% attached dwellings and 9.0% detached houses, marking a significant shift from the current housing pattern of 40.0% houses. This trend may be due to diminishing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. As an established area, Greenslopes has approximately 403 people per dwelling approval.

Future projections estimate that Greenslopes will add around 4,759 residents by 2041, potentially leading to housing supply lagging population growth if current construction levels persist, intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 36 projects expected to impact the region. Notable initiatives include Greenslopes Private Hospital Master Plan Redevelopment, Stella Greenslopes, Greenslopes Mall Expansion and Refurbishment, and The Linton. Relevant projects are listed below.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Greenslopes maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Greenslopes has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation. Its unemployment rate was 3.9% as of September 2021.

Employment stability in the area remained relatively consistent over the past year. As of September 2025, 7,664 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is 0.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was higher than standard at 74.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Leading employment industries among residents included health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training.

Health care & social assistance showed notable concentration with employment levels at 1.3 times the regional average. Conversely, manufacturing had lower representation at 3.5%, compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The ratio of 0.7 workers per resident indicated a level of local employment opportunities above the norm. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force increased by 0.6% while employment declined by 0.1%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.7 percentage points in Greenslopes. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and a fall in unemployment by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from Queensland as of 25-Nov-25 showed employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Greenslopes's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.4% over five years and 15.0% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

The Greenslopes SA2 had a high national income level based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. The median income among taxpayers was $61,196 and the average income was $77,218. These figures compared to those for Greater Brisbane, which were $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. By September 2025, estimates based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% suggested the median income would be approximately $69,757 and the average income would be around $88,021. According to 2021 Census figures, individual earnings in Greenslopes SA2 stood at the 84th percentile nationally, with a weekly earning of $1,072. The largest segment comprised 35.1% earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly, with 4,094 residents falling into this category. This aligns with the metropolitan region where this cohort also represented 33.3%. High housing costs consumed 17.1% of income in Greenslopes SA2. Despite this, strong earnings placed disposable income at the 60th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 8th decile.

Greenslopes features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Greenslopes, as per the latest Census, consisted of 39.8% houses and 60.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 47.7% houses and 52.3% other dwellings. Home ownership in Greenslopes stood at 16.0%, with the rest being mortgaged (28.5%) or rented (55.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,866, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in Greenslopes was $376, compared to Brisbane metro's $390. Nationally, Greenslopes' median monthly mortgage repayments were higher at $1,866, while rents were slightly above the Australian average of $375.

Greenslopes features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 54.0% of all households, including 18.5% couples with children, 26.6% couples without children, and 6.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 46.0%, with lone person households at 34.9% and group households comprising 11.1%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

Greenslopes shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Greenslopes' educational attainment is notably higher than broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 50.1% have university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.0%) and graduate diplomas (4.5%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 25.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (10.1%) and certificates (14.9%).

Educational participation is high, with 29.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 12.2% in tertiary education, 6.0% in primary education, and 4.0% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 58 active transport stops operating within Greenslopes. These are served by a mix of buses on 42 individual routes. Together, they provide 7,599 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 125 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 1,085 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 131 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Greenslopes is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population and nearer the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Greenslopes shows better-than-average health outcomes. Common health conditions' prevalence is low in the general population but closer to national averages among older, at-risk groups.

Private health cover rate is high, at about 58% of the total population (around 6,742 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 61.3%. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 11.4 and 7.5% of residents respectively. About 71.3% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Brisbane's 71.8%. As of 2021, approximately 11.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,344 people). Seniors' health outcomes require more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Greenslopes was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Greenslopes, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas with 30.1% of its residents born overseas and 22.0% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 39.9%. Judaism, at 0.3%, was slightly overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.2%.

The top three ancestral groups were English (24.4%), Australian (20.3%), and Other (11.8%). Notably, Russian (0.6% vs 0.5%) and New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.8%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Greenslopes compared to regional averages, while Irish was slightly underrepresented at 10.3% versus the region's 10.7%.

Greenslopes's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Greenslopes has a median age of 33 years, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and lower than the national average of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Greenslopes has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (25.4%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.9%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is significantly higher than the national average of 14.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has increased from 3.0% to 3.8%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 26.0% to 25.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling suggests that Greenslopes' age profile will change significantly, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, which is expected to increase by 66%, adding 865 residents and reaching a total of 2,177.