Keperra
Statistical Area - sa2

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 around 7,931 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 515 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,416 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,591 in June 2024 and an additional 175 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,528 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Keperra's 6.9% growth since census positions it within 1.1 percentage points of the SA3 area (8.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 77.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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 are adopted, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Examining future population trends, lower quartile growth of national areas is anticipated, with the area expected to increase by 293 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a decrease of 0.6% 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 seen approximately 18 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 94 homes approved over the past five years (FY-21 to FY-25), and 9 approvals so far in FY-26. On average, 1.6 new residents arrive per new home annually over these five years. This indicates balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions.

The average construction cost value of new dwellings is $734,000, suggesting a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. There have been $3.8 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Keperra records about 60% of building activity per person and ranks at the 62nd percentile nationally for building activity. However, building activity has accelerated recently, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints.

All new construction consists of standalone homes, maintaining Keperra's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. Developers are constructing more detached housing than implied by existing patterns (83.0% at Census), indicating strong demand for family homes. With around 316 people per dwelling approval, Keperra shows a developing market. Population projections indicate stability or decline, suggesting reduced housing demand pressures and benefiting potential buyers.

Keperra has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Local infrastructure changes significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified seven projects likely influencing the region. Key projects include The Quarry - Keperra Quarry Redevelopment, The Quarry by Frasers Property Keperra, Astra Apartments Gaythorne, and CCTV Upgrades at Mitchelton, Keperra, and Alderley. Below lists those most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Keperra lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Keperra's workforce is well-educated with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 8.1% as of June 2025.

This rate is 4.0% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation lags at 58.1% compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Public administration & safety has notable concentration with levels at 1.6 times the regional average.

Manufacturing employs only 3.9% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited employment opportunities locally. In the 12-month period ending June 2025, labour force decreased by 1.5% and employment decreased by 0.1%, causing unemployment rate to fall by 1.3 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%. State-level data to Sep-25 shows QLD employment contracted by 0.23%, with state unemployment rate at 4.2% compared to national rate of 4.5%. National employment forecasts from May 2025 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Keperra's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 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

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 on Keperra's median income among taxpayers at $59,274 with an average of $68,892. This is higher than the national average and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. According to Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Keperra are approximately $66,215 (median) and $76,959 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows household, family and personal incomes in Keperra rank modestly between the 44th and 48th percentiles. The data indicates that 31.4% of residents (2,490 people) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region at 33.3%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Keperra, 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 a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Keperra's housing structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 83.4% houses and 16.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 81.6% houses and 18.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Keperra was 28.1%, similar to Brisbane metro's level. Mortgaged dwellings were 35.8% and rented ones were 36.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Keperra was $1,950, lower than the Brisbane metro average of $2,167. The median weekly rent figure in Keperra was $400, matching Brisbane metro's figure but higher than the national average of $375. Nationally, Keperra's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to the Australian average of $1,863.

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

Family households account for 69.5 percent of all households, including 27.4 percent that are couples with children, 26.8 percent that are couples without children, and 14.0 percent that are single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 30.5 percent, with lone person households at 27.6 percent and group households comprising 2.9 percent of the total. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.7.

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%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (22.4%).

Educational participation is high, with 27.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 9.4% in primary, 7.3% in secondary, and 5.0% in tertiary education. The area has two schools serving 827 students: St William's Primary School and Grovely State School. Keperra demonstrates above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1064). Both schools focus exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. There are 10.4 school places per 100 residents, lower than the regional average of 19.2, indicating some students may attend schools outside the area.

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

Keperra has 58 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 21 different routes that together facilitate 2,263 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 165 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency across all routes averages 323 trips per day, which translates to approximately 39 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, with common conditions prevalent across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 54% of Keperra's total population (~4,258 people) has private health cover, compared to 61.5% in Greater Brisbane.

Mental health issues affect 11.2% of residents, while arthritis impacts 9.1%. Around 62.0% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 69.6% in Greater Brisbane. As of 2021, 20.9% of Keperra's residents are aged 65 and over (1,655 people), higher than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Senior health outcomes present challenges largely aligned with the general population's health profile.

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 population was found to be roughly in line with the wider region's average regarding cultural diversity, with 81.1% born in Australia, 89.8% being citizens, and 89.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Keperra, comprising 51.1% of its population, compared to 49.2% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.8%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (11.1%).

Notably, Hungarian representation was higher at 0.4%, Welsh was at 0.7%, and German was at 4.4%.

Keperra's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Keperra is 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years but close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Keperra has a higher percentage of residents aged 75-84 (8.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 grew from 10.7% to 12.0%, while those aged 25-34 decreased from 13.7% to 11.8% and those aged 65-74 dropped from 8.8% to 7.6%. By 2041, Keperra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 82%, reaching 651 from 358. The population aged 65 and above is expected to comprise 74% of the projected growth, indicating a clear aging trend. Conversely, declines are projected for the populations aged 0-4 and 15-24.