Slacks Creek

Slacks Creek has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Slacks Creek's population is around 10,999 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 591 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,408 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 10,840 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 91 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,323 persons per square kilometer. Slacks Creek's growth rate of 5.7% since the census positions it close to the SA3 area's growth rate of 6.1%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing approximately 65.1% of overall population gains.

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 adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. Future population trends anticipate lower quartile growth, with the area expected to increase by 149 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a decline of 0.8% over the 17 years.

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

Slacks Creek has received approximately 28 dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years, totalling 140 homes. As of FY-26, six approvals have been recorded. On average, 0.8 new residents per year per dwelling constructed were noted between FY-21 and FY-25. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing more purchasing options and enabling population growth.

The average expected construction cost of new homes is $322,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In this financial year, $36.7 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Slacks Creek has similar development levels per person, maintaining market balance with the broader area, although it is below average nationally, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. New building activity comprises 67% detached houses and 33% townhouses or apartments, expanding medium-density options across various price brackets.

With around 483 people per dwelling approval, Slacks Creek indicates a developed market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, housing pressure may be less intense, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Slacks Creek has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 54 projects that may impact the area. Notable ones include Springwood Watland Plaza Mixed-Use Development, Paradise Road Large Format Retail Development, Springwood Implementation Plan Projects, and Kuraby State School Infrastructure Upgrade. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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Slacks Creek shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Slacks Creek has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, prominently featuring manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 8.1%, with an estimated employment growth of 6.4% over the past year.

As of June 2025, 5,155 residents are employed while the unemployment rate stands at 4.0%, which is 0.1 percentage points higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Slacks Creek lags behind Greater Brisbane, with a rate of 54.7% compared to 64.5%. Residents' employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area shows strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.5%, compared to the regional average of 8.9%. As of the Census, there are 0.6 workers per resident, indicating a higher than usual level of local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 6.4% while labour force grew by 4.9%, leading to a decrease in unemployment rate by 1.3 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 4.4%, labour force growth of 4.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.4 percentage points. State-level data from Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that over five years, employment should increase by 6.0%, and over ten years by 12.8% in Slacks Creek, based on industry-specific projections applied to its current employment mix.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The Slacks Creek SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $45,356 and an average income of $53,609 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was lower than the national average, compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2022 to September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,701 (median) and $61,109 (average). Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Slacks Creek are between the 14th and 20th percentiles nationally. Incomes ranging from $1,500 to $2,999 captured 31.6% of the community (3,475 individuals), similar to regional levels at 33.3%. Income left after housing expenses was 80.8%, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.

Slacks Creek is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Slacks Creek's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census data, were 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 78.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Slacks Creek stood at 21.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.8% and rented ones at 44.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,430, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,638. Median weekly rent in Slacks Creek was $310, compared to Brisbane metro's $320. Nationally, Slacks Creek's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Slacks Creek features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 68.7% of all households, including 26.9% couples with children, 20.0% couples without children, and 19.9% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households making up 27.1% and group households comprising 4.2%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.8.

Slacks Creek faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.4%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 39.3% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.4%) and certificates (28.9%). Educational participation is high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.8% in primary, 9.9% in secondary, and 3.0% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 9.9% in secondary education, and 3.0% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Slacks Creek has 57 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 13 different routes that together facilitate 1,334 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents on average located 203 meters from the nearest stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages 190 trips per day, which equates to approximately 23 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Slacks Creek is well below average with considerably higher than average prevalence of common health conditions and to an even higher degree among older age cohorts

Health data indicates significant health challenges in Slacks Creek, with a notably higher prevalence of common health conditions compared to averages, particularly among older age groups. Approximately 47% (~5,169 people) have private health cover, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 49.5% and the national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affect 10.5% of residents, while asthma impacts 9.1%.

Conversely, 64.6% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.5% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 15.2% (1,675 people) aged 65 and over, with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Slacks Creek was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Slacks Creek had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 22.9% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home and 33.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Slacks Creek, accounting for 45.7% of the population. Notably, Islam was overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, making up 7.7% of Slacks Creek's population versus 7.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.9%), Australian (21.5%), and Other (16.7%). There were also significant differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Samoan at 3.2% compared to 2.4%, Maori at 2.9% versus 2.2%, and New Zealand at 1.6% against 1.4%.

Slacks Creek's population is younger than the national pattern

Slacks Creek's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 but somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Slacks Creek has a higher concentration of residents aged 15-24 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 13.7% to 15.3%, while those aged 75-84 increased from 4.3% to 5.7%. Conversely, the proportion of residents aged 25-34 has declined from 14.1% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Slacks Creek. The cohort aged 75-84 is projected to grow by 36%, adding 222 residents to reach a total of 844. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 65% of the population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the cohorts aged 15-24 and 0-4.