Mansfield (Qld)

Mansfield is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Mansfield's population was around 9,372 as of May 2026. This reflected an increase of 492 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 8,880 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 9,369 in June 2025 and five validated new addresses since the Census date. This resulted in a population density ratio of 1,765 persons per square kilometer, exceeding national averages according to AreaSearch assessments. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted 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 were used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections lacked age category splits, so AreaSearch applied proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. By 2041, the area's population is projected to decline by 74 persons according to this methodology. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, notably the 85 and over age group, projected to increase by 269 people.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Mansfield, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Mansfield has averaged approximately 11 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 57 homes. As of FY26, 6 approvals have been recorded. Between FY21 and FY25, an average of 2.1 people moved to the area per new home constructed, indicating strong demand that supports property values. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $390,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments.

In FY26, $21.0 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mansfield has significantly less development activity, with 81.0% below the regional average per person. This limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established homes. Nationally, development activity is also lower, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent development has been entirely comprised of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

With around 1813 people per dwelling approval, Mansfield reflects a highly mature market. Population is expected to remain stable or decline, reducing pressure on housing and potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified eight projects that may impact the area. Notable projects include Wecker Road Markets, Citipointe Christian College Master Plan Redevelopment, Fairway Carindale Stage 2, and Mansfield Safer School Precinct. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment performance in Mansfield has been broadly consistent with national averages

Mansfield has an educated workforce with key services sectors well represented. Its unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.2%.

As of December 2025, 4,826 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 0.1% below Greater Brisbane's rate. Workforce participation in Mansfield is 67.3%, slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. According to Census responses, 21.0% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade.

Mansfield specializes in education & training with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level. However, construction is under-represented at 7.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Many residents may commute elsewhere for work based on Census data. Over December 2025, employment increased by 2.2% while labour force rose by 2.5%, raising unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2%, labour force expand by 3.0%, and unemployment fall by 0.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mansfield's industry mix suggests local employment should rise by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, Mansfield SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $56,316. The average income stood at $69,450. This was just above the national average and compared to levels of $58,236 and $72,799 across Greater Brisbane respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,713 (median) and $77,340 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household income ranked at the 69th percentile ($2,060 weekly), while personal income sat at the 45th percentile. Income analysis revealed that the predominant cohort spanned 34.4% of locals (3,223 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, mirroring the surrounding region where 33.3% occupied this bracket. Housing accounted for 14.8% of income while strong earnings ranked residents within the 72nd percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 6th decile.

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

In Mansfield, as per the latest Census evaluation, 94.3% of dwellings were houses while 5.7% consisted of other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane metro's figures of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mansfield stood at 34.7%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 37.4% and rented dwellings making up 27.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,144, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Mansfield was recorded at $430, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Mansfield's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Mansfield features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.4% of all households, including 43.6% couples with children, 21.9% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.6%, with lone person households at 17.1% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 3.0 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 34.6% of residents aged 15+, surpassing Queensland's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 17.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.6% in secondary education, 10.9% in primary education, and 6.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Mansfield's public transport analysis indicates 48 active stops serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 10 individual routes, facilitating 1,876 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically situated 189 meters from their nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward, primarily by car (83%), with bus use at 10%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.6 per dwelling, exceeding the regional norm. According to the 2021 Census, 21% of residents work from home, a figure possibly influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency across all routes averages 268 trips daily, equating to approximately 39 weekly trips per individual stop.

Mansfield's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Mansfield's health outcomes show excellent results, according to AreaSearch's assessment.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, particularly in younger cohorts. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (~5,051 people), leading the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.1%) and mental health issues (6.9%). A significant majority, 73.1%, report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Mansfield has 15.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,463 people). Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than the broader population.

Mansfield was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mansfield's population has a high level of cultural diversity, with 35.5% born overseas and 33.9% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mansfield, accounting for 51.4%. Buddhism is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 3.8% versus 2.0%.

The top three ancestral groups are English (22.2%), Australian (18.9%), and Other (11.8%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Korean at 1.3% (regional average is 0.5%), Sri Lankan at 0.7% (versus 0.2%), and South Australian at 0.8% (compared to 0.6%).

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

The median age in Mansfield is 39 years, which is slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mansfield has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 (15.9%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 14.2% to 16.3%, while the population aged 65-74 has decreased from 8.2% to 7.1%. By 2041, Mansfield's age composition is expected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 123% (262 people), reaching 476 from 213. This growth will be driven primarily by the aging population dynamic, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 78% of the projected growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for the age groups 0-4 and 15-24.