Keperra

An assessment of population growth drivers in Keperra reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Keperra's population is around 7,737 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 321 people (4.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,416 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,591 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 178 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,490 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which contributed approximately 77.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Considering the projected demographic shifts, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the area expected to grow by 293 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 1.9% in total over the 17 years.

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

Keperra has averaged around 18 new dwelling approvals annually, totalling 94 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 31 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), supply and demand appear well-balanced, creating stable market conditions, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $581,000, demonstrating a developer focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have also been $3.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's primarily residential nature.

When measured against Greater Brisbane, Keperra records about 60% of the building activity per person while it places among the 61st percentile of areas assessed nationally, though development activity has picked up in recent periods. This is also below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and pointing to possible planning constraints. Further, new construction has been completely comprised of detached houses, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Notably, developers are constructing more detached housing than the existing pattern implies (83.0% at Census), reflecting persistent strong demand for family homes amid densification trends. With around 316 people per dwelling approval, Keperra shows characteristics of a low density area.

Future projections show Keperra adding 147 residents by 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). With current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total, 14 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include The Quarry - Keperra Quarry Redevelopment, Great Western Super Centre Expansion & Refurbishment, Keperra Sanctuary Retirement Village & Aged Care, and Keperra Country Golf Club Residential Precinct, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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Employment conditions in Keperra face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Keperra has a well-educated workforce, with professional services showing strong representation and an unemployment rate of 10.2%. As of December 2025, 3,327 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 6.0% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, showing room for improvement, and workforce participation lags significantly (59.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%). Based on Census responses, a moderate 23.6% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

Leading employment industries among residents comprise health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area shows particularly strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 3.9% versus the regional average of 6.4%. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.3% combined with employment decreasing by 3.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2%, labour force growth of 3.0%, and unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Keperra. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Keperra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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

The Keperra SA2's income level is above the national average according to the latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for FY-23. The Keperra SA2's median income among taxpayers is $62,303 and the average income stands at $72,138, which compares to figures for Greater Brisbane's of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $68,477 (median) and $79,287 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Keperra, between the 43rd and 48th percentiles. Income brackets indicate the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.4% of the community (2,429 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.3% of income remaining, ranking at the 41st percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Dwelling structure within Keperra, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 83.4% houses and 16.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Keperra was higher than that of Brisbane metro, at 28.1%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (35.8%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was above the Brisbane metro average at $1,950, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $1,863 and $380. Nationally, Keperra's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

Keperra has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households dominate at 69.5% of all households, comprising 27.4% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.5%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 2.9% of the total. The median household size of 2.4 people is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

The educational profile of Keperra exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates (30.5%) substantially below the SA4 region average of 47.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (22.4%).

Educational participation is notably high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis reveals 58 active transport stops operating within Keperra, comprising a mix of trains and buses. These stops are serviced by 24 individual routes, collectively providing 2,363 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 165 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 79%, with 13% by train. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, which is below the regional average. Some 23.6% of residents work from home (2021 Census; may reflect COVID-19 conditions).

Service frequency averages 337 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 40 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Keperra is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data reveals substantial challenges facing Keperra, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. The prevalence of common health conditions is notable across both younger and older age cohorts, and the rate of private health cover is fairly high at approximately 55% of the total population (~4,247 people).

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 11.2 and 9.1% of residents, respectively, while 62.0% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 21.4% of residents aged 65 and over (1,652 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

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

Keperra is roughly in line with the wider region's average in terms of cultural diversity, with 81.1% of its population born in Australia, 89.8% being citizens, and 89.4% speaking English only at home. The main religion in Keperra is Christianity, which makes up 51.1% of the population, compared to 47.8% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Keperra are English, comprising 27.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.5% of the population, and Irish, comprising 11.1% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Hungarian is overrepresented at 0.4% of Keperra (vs 0.2% regionally), Welsh at 0.7% (vs 0.5%), and German at 4.4% (vs 4.2%).

Keperra's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The 39-year median age in Keperra modestly exceeds Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and is very close to the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Keperra has a higher concentration of 75 - 84 residents (8.9%) but fewer 25 - 34 year-olds (11.1%). Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.7% to 12.4% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 7.9% to 8.9%. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 11.1%. By 2041, Keperra is expected to see notable shifts in its age composition. Leading the demographic shift, the 85+ group will grow by 83% (295 people), reaching 651 from 355. The aging population dynamic is clear, with those 65+ comprising 71% of projected growth. On the other hand, population declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 cohorts.