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 approximately 7,936 as of November 2025. This represents an increase of 520 people, a 7.0% rise from the 2021 Census figure of 7,416. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 7,591 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density of 1,529 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Keperra's growth rate of 7.0% since the census is close to the SA3 area's rate of 8.0%, indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 77.4% of overall population gains in recent periods.

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. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, using 2022 data for each age cohort. Considering projected demographic shifts, national areas are expected to have lower quartile growth. Keperra is anticipated to grow by 293 persons to 2041, reflecting a decrease of 0.7% in total over the 17 years based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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

Keperra averaged approximately 18 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 94 homes. In FY26 so far, 24 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling were constructed between FY21 and FY25. The average value of new dwellings was $581,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment.

This financial year has seen $3.8 million in commercial approvals, reflecting 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, although development activity has increased recently. The area has a high proportion of detached dwellings (83.0%), maintaining its traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. There are approximately 316 people per dwelling approval in Keperra, suggesting room for growth.

Stable or declining population forecasts may reduce housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones 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. Below is a list of those most relevant.

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

Keperra has a well-educated workforce with significant representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 8.7% as of September 2025.

There were 3,392 residents employed at this time, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is 0.7 percentage points higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Keperra was 58.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The key industries for employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and public administration & safety. Keperra showed strong specialization in public administration & safety, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

Manufacturing had limited presence, with only 3.9% of employment compared to the regional average of 6.4%. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the census working population versus resident population count. In the 12-month period prior to September 2025, Keperra's labour force decreased by 3.9% and employment declined by 2.1%, resulting in a fall of 1.7 percentage points in the unemployment rate. This contrasted with Greater Brisbane, where employment rose by 3.8%, the labour force grew by 3.3%, and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points. As of 25-November-25, Queensland's employment had contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with a state unemployment rate of 4.2%, broadly in line with the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 estimated that employment would increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Keperra's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, although this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and did not take into account localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that Keperra SA2 has an above average income. The median income is $59,274 and the average income stands at $68,892. This contrasts with Greater Brisbane's figures of a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. Using Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $67,566 (median) and $78,530 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Keperra rank modestly, between the 43rd and 48th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 31.4% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (2,491 residents), similar to the broader area where this cohort also represents 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 dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, comprised 83.4% houses and 16.6% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 83.4% houses and 17.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Keperra was at 28.1%, similar to Brisbane metro, with the rest being mortgaged (35.8%) or rented (36.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent 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% of all households, consisting of 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%. 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%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 20.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 32.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (22.4%). Educational participation is high at 27.4%, comprising 9.4% in primary education, 7.3% in secondary education, and 5.0% in tertiary education.

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 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 are served by 21 routes that together facilitate 2,263 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to these stops, with an average distance of 165 meters to the nearest one.

Service frequency is high, averaging 323 trips per day across all routes and equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per 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 indicates significant health challenges in Keperra, with common conditions affecting both younger and older residents. Approximately 54% (~4,261 people) have private health cover, compared to 61.5% across Greater Brisbane.

Mental health issues impact 11.2% of residents, while arthritis affects 9.1%. About 62.0% report no medical ailments, compared to 69.6% in Greater Brisbane. Keperra has 20.9% (1,656 people) aged 65 and over, higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes present challenges broadly inline with the general population's 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 cultural diversity aligns with the broader area, with 81.1% born in Australia, 89.8% being citizens, and 89.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the primary religion in Keperra, comprising 51.1%, compared to 49.2% across Greater Brisbane. The top three ancestral groups are English (27.8%), Australian (25.5%), and Irish (11.1%).

Notably, Hungarian (0.4%) and Welsh (0.7%) are overrepresented in Keperra compared to regional averages of 0.3% and 0.6%, respectively. German ancestry is also slightly higher 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 but close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Keperra has a higher proportion of residents aged 75-84 (8.8%) and fewer residents aged 25-34 (11.8%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 10.7% to 12.0%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 13.7% to 11.8%. The 65-74 age group has also dropped from 8.8% to 7.6%. By 2041, Keperra's age composition is expected to change significantly. The population aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 81%, reaching 651 people from the current 358. This growth will be led by those aged 65 and above, who are expected to comprise 74% of the total population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the 0-4 and 15-24 age groups.