Keperra

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

Keperra's population is 7,562 as of May 2026. This reflects a 146-person increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,416. The change is inferred from ABS' June 2025 estimated resident population of 7,561 and an additional 179 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,457 persons per square kilometer, above national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration primarily drove recent population growth.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are used. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Considering projected demographic shifts, Keperra is expected to grow by 228 persons to 2041, reflecting a 3.0% increase over the 16 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 approximately 18 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. As of FY26, 38 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were recorded between FY21 and FY25. This indicates a balanced supply and demand scenario, maintaining stable market conditions.

The average value for new dwellings developed is $581,000, reflecting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY26, there have been $3.8 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating Keperra's primarily residential nature. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Keperra records around 60% of building activity per person and ranks among the 61st percentile nationally when measured against areas assessed. However, development activity has increased recently, suggesting possible planning constraints due to the area's maturity.

All new construction consists of detached houses, preserving Keperra's suburban nature with an emphasis on attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 316 people per dwelling approval, Keperra exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Keperra is projected to add 227 residents by 2041, indicating that current housing supply should adequately meet demand and create favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Keperra has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects that could affect the region. Notable initiatives 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. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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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 strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 10.2% as of December 2025. There were 3,327 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 6.0% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation lagged at 59.6%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 23.6% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries were health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. The area showed strong specialization in public administration & safety with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Manufacturing had lower representation at 3.9%, compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.3% and employment decreased by 3.3%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.2% and labour force growth of 3.0%, with unemployment falling 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, suggest national employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Keperra's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

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

The Keperra SA2's median income among taxpayers was $62,303 and average income stood at $72,138 in financial year 2023. These figures are higher than Greater Brisbane's median of $58,236 and average of $72,799 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 would be approximately $69,381 (median) and $80,333 (average). According to Census 2021 income data, household, family, and personal incomes in Keperra rank modestly, between the 43rd and 48th percentiles. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 captures 31.4% of Keperra's community (2,374 individuals), which is 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. 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

Keperra's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.4% houses and 16.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Keperra stood at 28.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.8% and rented ones at 36.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Keperra was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Keperra's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 69.5% of all households, including 27.4% couples with children, 26.8% couples without children, and 14.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 30.5%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households at 2.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, 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's university qualification rate is 30.5%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 47.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.9% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 22.4%. Educational participation is high, with 27.4% currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 9.4% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

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

Analysis of public transport in Keperra shows 58 active transport stops operating within the area. These include a mix of train and bus stops serviced by 24 individual routes providing 2,363 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent with residents typically located 165 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Car remains the dominant mode at 79%, while train usage stands at 13%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.6% of residents work from home, which 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

Keperra faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch using mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence data.

Both younger and older age groups exhibit high prevalence of common health conditions. Approximately 55% (~4,151 people) of Keperra's total population has private health cover. Mental health issues affect 11.2% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.1%. Conversely, 62.0% declare no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Keperra has 20.6% (1,557 people) of its population aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly comparable to those of 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's cultural diversity aligns with its wider region, as shown by the birthplace of residents: 81.1% were born in Australia. Citizenship is also similar to the region's average, with 89.8% of Keperra residents being citizens. The majority speaks English only at home, at 89.4%.

Christianity dominates religious demographics in Keperra with 51.1%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 47.8%. Top ancestry groups include English (27.8%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (11.1%). Notably, Hungarian residents are more prevalent at 0.4% compared to the regional average of 0.2%. Welsh residents also exceed the regional average by 0.2%, with 0.7% in Keperra. German ancestry is slightly higher than the region's average, at 4.4%.

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

The median age in Keperra is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Keperra has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (8.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.6%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 10.7% to 12.4%, while the proportion of those aged 65-74 has decreased from 8.8% to 7.6%. The percentage of residents aged 25-34 has also dropped, from 13.7% to 12.6%. By 2041, Keperra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 85%, reaching 628 from 338. This growth will be led by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above comprising 69% of the projected growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 0-4 age groups.