Nudgee - Banyo

Nudgee - Banyo lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

AreaSearch's analysis shows Nudgee - Banyo's population was around 11,781 as of Nov 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 992 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,789 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,663 in June 2024 and an additional 333 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 846 persons per square kilometer, comparable to averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Nudgee - Banyo's growth of 9.2% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region (8.6%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings are applied in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth is projected, with the area expected to increase by 2,586 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 20.9% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Nudgee - Banyo when compared nationally

Nudgee - Banyo averaged approximately 69 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, a total of 348 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved so far in FY-26. Each dwelling built, on average, gained three new residents annually over these five years.

The average construction cost value for new dwellings is $274,000, aligning with regional patterns. This financial year has seen $32.1 million in commercial approvals registered, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Nudgee - Banyo has 16.0% fewer new development approvals per capita and ranks at the 29th percentile nationally, suggesting limited housing choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing dwellings. Recent construction comprises 53.0% detached dwellings and 47.0% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 90.0% houses dominance.

This change reflects decreasing developable land availability and evolving lifestyle preferences. The area's population density is estimated at 564 people per dwelling approval. By 2041, Nudgee - Banyo is projected to grow by 2,468 residents, with building activity keeping pace with growth projections. However, increased competition among buyers is expected as the population expands.

Nudgee - Banyo 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 15 projects likely to impact this region. Notable ones include Little Eagle Nudgee, Railway Parade connection project - Nudgee, Poppy Nudgee Estate, and Nudgee Co-Living Project. The following list details those most relevant.

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Nudgee - Banyo ranks among the top 25% of areas assessed nationally for overall employment performance

Nudgee-Banyo has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 3.3% as of September 2025.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 12.0%. As of that date, 7,254 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 0.7% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was higher at 70.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, transport, postal & warehousing, and professional & technical services.

Transport, postal & warehousing had particularly high concentration with levels at 1.7 times the regional average. Retail trade had limited presence with 7.5% employment compared to 9.4% regionally. The resident-to-worker ratio was 0.8, indicating substantial local employment opportunities. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 12.0%, labour force grew by 11.0%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate of 0.8 percentage points. Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and unemployment fell by 0.5 percentage points during the same period. State-level data from 25-Nov shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts suggest total employment will grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly across industries. Applying these projections to Nudgee-Banyo's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Nudgee - Banyo SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $64,776 and an average of $77,134. This is notably higher than the national averages and compares to Greater Brisbane's median of $55,645 and average of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $73,838 (median) and $87,925 (average). Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Nudgee - Banyo rank highly nationally, between the 79th and 83rd percentiles. Income distribution shows 33.2% of residents (3,911 individuals) fall within the $1,500 to $2,999 weekly income range, similar to surrounding regions at 33.3%. Notably, 35.2% earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing costs account for 14.9% of income, with strong earnings placing residents in the 83rd percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Nudgee-Banyo's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 56.6% houses and 43.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Nudgee-Banyo was at 26.9%, with the rest either mortgaged (43.3%) or rented (29.8%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,091, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,950. Weekly rent in Nudgee-Banyo was recorded at $450, compared to Brisbane metro's $400. Nationally, Nudgee-Banyo's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Nudgee - Banyo features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 76.2% of all households, including 36.7% couples with children, 27.2% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 23.8%, with lone person households at 19.5% and group households comprising 4.4%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.3.

The educational profile of Nudgee - Banyo exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally with university qualification rates at 32.2%, surpassing Queensland's average of 25.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 22.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (6.3%) and graduate diplomas (3.4%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 34.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.9%) and certificates (22.3%).

Educational participation is high, with 28.0% currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 9.3% in primary, 7.1% in secondary, and 5.5% in tertiary education.

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

The analysis shows that there are 57 active transport stops operating within the Nudgee-Banyo area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services. There are 17 individual routes servicing these stops, collectively providing 2,016 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 238 meters from the nearest transport stop. The service frequency averages 288 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per individual stop.

Nudgee - Banyo's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Health data for Nudgee - Banyo indicates positive outcomes with a low prevalence of common health conditions among residents.

However, this prevalence is higher than the national average among older and at-risk cohorts. The rate of private health cover in the area is very high at approximately 58% of the total population (6,809 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 8.6 and 7.4% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 71.0%, report being completely clear of medical ailments compared to 70.7% across Greater Brisbane. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 13.2% (1,549 people) compared to Greater Brisbane's 14.3%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Nudgee - Banyo records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Nudgee-Banyo, surveyed in June 2016, had cultural diversity exceeding the average. It had 22.4% of its population born overseas and 13.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, with 50.3%.

The 'Other' category was slightly overrepresented at 1.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 1.7%. In terms of ancestry, English was highest at 26.7%, followed by Australian at 25.5% and Irish at 10.2%. Notable ethnic group representations included New Zealanders at 1.0%, Maori at 0.9%, and Sri Lankans at 0.4%.

Nudgee - Banyo's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

Nudgee - Banyo's median age is nearly 37 years, close to Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and Australia's median of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Nudgee - Banyo has a higher percentage of 35-44 year-olds (17.8%) but fewer 15-24 year-olds (11.3%). Between the 2021 Census and now, the 45 to 54 age group has grown from 13.3% to 14.6%, while the 15 to 24 cohort increased from 10.2% to 11.3%. Meanwhile, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.8% to 14.0%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Nudgee - Banyo's age profile. The 45 to 54 cohort is projected to grow by 36%, adding 613 residents to reach 2,331. Conversely, the 0 to 4 group is projected to decrease by 15 residents.