Shailer Park
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Shailer Park reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Shailer Park's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 12,645. This figure represents an increase from the 2021 Census count of 12,073 people, reflecting a rise of 572 individuals (4.7%). The change was inferred from ABS estimated resident population data of 12,640 in June 2024 and additional validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,574 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 52.7% to overall population gains during 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 and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are applied, with proportional growth weightings used for age cohorts lacking specific splits. By 2041, population is projected to decline by 144 persons overall, but the 75-84 age group is expected to grow by 388 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Shailer Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Shailer Park has averaged approximately 27 new dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 138 homes. As of FY-26, 5 approvals have been recorded. Each year, an average of 3 new residents is gained per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating strong demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $144,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers.

In FY-26, $40.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating high levels of local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Shailer Park records roughly half the building activity per person and ranks among the 14th percentile nationally, indicating limited buyer options while strengthening demand for established properties. This activity is below average nationally, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity shows 92.0% detached dwellings and 8.0% townhouses or apartments, sustaining Shailer Park's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space.

With approximately 1098 people per approval, Shailer Park is a mature, established area. Population projections suggest stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers.

Shailer Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Seven projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly, with key initiatives including INNOVA Shailer Park, Hyperdome Redevelopment (Loganholme), River Gardens Estate - Stage 3 & 4, and Cornubia Town Centre. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Shailer Park performing better than 90% of local markets assessed across Australia

Shailer Park has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 1.7% as of June 2025.

There was an estimated employment growth of 5.1% over the past year. As of June 2025, 8,010 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 2.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation was at 70.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors among residents included health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Shailer Park showed strong specialization in construction with an employment share of 1.5 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance had lower representation at 13.7% versus the regional average of 16.1%. The area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census working population vs resident population data. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 5.1% while labour force increased by 4.8%, resulting in a unemployment fall of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a drop of 0.4 percentage points in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 projected national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Shailer Park's employment mix suggested local growth of approximately 6.4% over five years and 13.3% over ten years.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

Shailer Park had a median taxpayer income of $57,217 and an average income of $65,926 in financial year 2022. Nationally, the median was $55,645 and the average was $70,520. By September 2025, estimates suggest these figures will be approximately $65,222 (median) and $75,149 (average), based on a 13.99% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. Census data ranks Shailer Park's household, family, and personal incomes between the 71st and 80th percentiles nationally. The largest income segment in Shailer Park comprises 4,413 residents earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, representing 34.9% of the population. Higher earners make up a substantial presence with 32.1% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing expenses account for 14.4% of income, and residents rank in the 81st percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Shailer Park, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Brisbane metro had 82.9% houses and 17.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Shailer Park stood at 28.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 52.3% and rented ones at 19.7%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,993, higher than Brisbane metro's $1,733. The median weekly rent in Shailer Park was $410, compared to Brisbane metro's $360. Nationally, Shailer Park's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 83.3% of all households, including 42.0% couples with children, 29.5% couples without children, and 10.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 16.7%, with lone person households at 14.8% and group households comprising 2.0%. The median household size is 2.9 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Shailer Park aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates at 24.7% of residents aged 15+, surpassing the SA4 region average of 16.2% and the SA3 area average of 18.7%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 17.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.7%) and graduate diplomas (2.4%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 11.9% and certificates for 27.4%.

Educational participation is high at 28.7%, including primary education (10.1%), secondary education (8.4%), and tertiary education (5.0%). Shailer Park's four schools have a combined enrollment of 2,183 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1010) with balanced educational opportunities. Educational provision is conventional, split between two primary and two secondary institutions. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.

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

The analysis of public transport in Shailer Park shows that there are currently 59 active transport stops operating within the area. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 19 individual routes providing service to the area. The combined weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes amount to 3,094.

Residents in Shailer Park have good access to public transport, with an average distance of 307 meters to the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 442 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 52 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Shailer Park is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Shailer Park shows healthier than average outcomes for both younger and older age groups, with low prevalence rates of common health conditions. Its private health cover rate is 52% (~6,625 people), slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 50%.

Asthma and mental health issues are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 8.1% and 8.0% respectively. 70.3% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 66.8% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a senior population (aged 65+) of 16.5% (2,081 people), with health outcomes broadly in line with the general population's profile.

Shailer Park 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

Shailer Park, surveyed in June 2021, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 14.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 29.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 50.6%. Islam's representation stood out at 1.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.3%.

In terms of ancestry, the top groups were English (28.5%), Australian (23.7%), and Other (8.5%). Notably, New Zealanders comprised 1.4% (vs regional 1.4%), Maori 1.7% (vs 2.6%), and South Africans 1.0% (vs regional 0.6%).

Shailer Park's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Shailer Park is 39 years, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and close to Australia's median of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Shailer Park has a higher proportion of residents aged 65-74 (10.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (10.0%). Between the 2016 and 2021 censuses, the 75 to 84 age group increased from 3.3% to 5.1% of Shailer Park's population, while the 25 to 34 cohort decreased from 11.6% to 10.0%. By 2041, Shailer Park's age composition is projected to change significantly. The 75 to 84 group is expected to grow by 54%, reaching 992 people from 646. The population aged 65 and above is projected to comprise 74% of the total growth. Meanwhile, declines are projected for the 15 to 24 and 0 to 4 age groups.