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 (Qld) population is approximately 9,306 as of November 2025, reflecting an increase of 426 people since the 2021 Census. The 2021 Census reported a population of 8,880 in Mansfield. This increase is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 9,300 in June 2024 and four validated new addresses added post-Census. This results in a population density ratio of 1,752 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 81.3% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 are used, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Population projections indicate a decline of 21 persons by 2041 for Mansfield, with specific age cohorts expected to grow. Notably, the 85 and over age group is projected to expand by 306 people during this period.

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 each year over the past five financial years, totalling 57 homes. As of FY26, 3 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 2.1 people per year moved to the area for each 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, which is moderately above regional levels, suggesting a focus on quality construction.

In FY26, $21.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mansfield records significantly lower building activity, with 81.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing homes. Nationally, building activity is also lower than average, reflecting market maturity and possible development constraints. Recent building activity consists solely of detached dwellings, maintaining Mansfield's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The location has approximately 1813 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Mansfield should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Mansfield has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 46thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified eight such projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable among these are the Citipointe Christian College Master Plan Redevelopment, Wecker Road Markets, Fairway Carindale Stage 2, and Mansfield Safer School Precinct. The following list details those projects deemed most relevant:.

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The employment landscape in Mansfield shows performance that lags behind national averages across key labour market indicators

Mansfield Queensland has a well-educated workforce with essential services sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of June 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6% over the past year.

As of this date, 4,758 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was broadly similar to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key industries of employment among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and retail trade. Education & training showed particularly strong specialization with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, construction had lower representation at 7.4% compared to the regional average of 9.0%. Many residents appeared to commute elsewhere for work based on Census working population data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 1.6%, while labour force grew by 1.8%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4% and a fall in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Mansfield's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though these figures were simple weighting extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and did not account for 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 ending June 2022 shows that median income in Mansfield is $54,537 and average income is $66,812. In comparison, Greater Brisbane has a median income of $55,645 and an average income of $70,520. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $62,167 and average income would be around $76,159, based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since June 2022. According to the 2021 Census, Mansfield's household income ranks at the 69th percentile with a weekly income of $2,060, while personal income sits at the 45th percentile. Income distribution data shows that 34.4% of residents (3,201 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket, similar to the broader area where this cohort represents 33.3%. Housing expenses account for 14.8% of income. Mansfield residents have strong earnings, ranking them in the 72nd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

Mansfield's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had 74.0% houses and 26.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Mansfield was at 34.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 37.4% and rented ones at 27.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,144, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. The median weekly rent in Mansfield was $430, compared to Brisbane metro's $420. Nationally, Mansfield's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,144 versus 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 account for 80.4% of all households, including 43.6% that are couples with children, 21.9% that are couples without children, and 13.4% that are single parent families. Non-family households make up 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, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

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% among residents aged 15+, surpassing Queensland's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (8.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 28.7% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.8%) and certificates (17.9%).

Educational participation is high at 33.5%, including secondary education (11.6%), primary education (10.9%), and tertiary education (6.2%). Mansfield's four schools have a combined enrollment of 6,909 students. The area has above-average socio-educational conditions with an ICSEA score of 1092. Educational mix includes two primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. It functions as an education hub with 74.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 24.9, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Mansfield has 49 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together facilitate 1,492 weekly passenger trips. The town's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 189 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 213 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 30 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Mansfield is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Mansfield shows healthier-than-average outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across both younger and older age groups.

Its private health cover rate stands at approximately 52%, covering about 4,876 people, slightly higher than the average SA2 area. The most prevalent medical conditions are asthma (7.1%) and mental health issues (6.9%), with 73.1% of residents reporting no medical ailments, compared to 75.7% in Greater Brisbane. Mansfield has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 16.0%, or 1,488 people, than Greater Brisbane's 14.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

Mansfield is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Mansfield's population comprises 35.5% born overseas, with 33.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Mansfield, accounting for 51.4%. Buddhism is notably higher here at 3.8%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 4.5%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (22.2%), Australian (18.9%), and Other (11.8%). Korean (1.3%) and Sri Lankan (0.7%) populations are overrepresented in Mansfield, while South African is slightly higher at 0.8% compared to regional averages.

Mansfield's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Mansfield is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Mansfield has a higher percentage of residents aged 5-14 (15.8%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (8.4%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the population aged 15-24 has increased from 14.2% to 15.9%, while those aged 75-84 have risen from 5.4% to 6.5%. Conversely, the percentage of residents aged 65-74 has decreased from 8.2% to 7.2%. By 2041, Mansfield's age composition is projected to change significantly. The number of residents aged 85 and above is expected to grow by 130%, reaching 503 from 218. Those aged 65 and above are projected to comprise 78% of the population growth. Meanwhile, population declines are projected for those aged 0-4 and 25-34.