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 Nov 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 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 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 or years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections are applied for each age cohort. 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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 140 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 5 approvals recorded. On average, between FY-21 and FY-25, only 0.8 new residents per year were associated with each dwelling constructed. This suggests that new construction is meeting or exceeding demand, providing buyers with more options and potentially driving population growth beyond current projections.

The average expected construction cost of these dwellings was $240,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options for purchasers. In the current financial year, Slacks Creek has seen $36.7 million in commercial approvals, demonstrating strong development momentum in this sector. When compared to Greater Brisbane on a per capita basis, Slacks Creek maintains similar development levels, reflecting market balance consistent with the broader area. However, these figures are below national averages, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints in the area.

In terms of building activity, 67.0% were detached houses while 33.0% consisted of townhouses or apartments, indicating an expanding range of medium-density housing options. With approximately 483 people per dwelling approval, Slacks Creek exhibits a developed market. Given stable or declining population forecasts, the area may experience less housing pressure, 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 likely to impact the area. Notable projects 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 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 both white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominently represented. The unemployment rate in September 2025 was 7.9%, showing an employment growth of 5.2% over the past year compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.8%.

As of that date, 4,974 residents were employed while the unemployment rate stood at 3.9% above Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Employment among residents was concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. The area had a strong specialization in manufacturing, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level, but professional & technical services showed lower representation at 4.5% compared to the regional average of 8.9%. The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicated higher than normal local employment opportunities.

Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 5.2%, while labour force grew by 2.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and a reduction in unemployment of 0.5 percentage points. Statewide, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% from November 2024 to November 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts for Slacks Creek suggest potential growth patterns over five and ten-year periods based on industry-specific projections. The national employment forecast is a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Slacks Creek's employment mix, local employment could increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.8% over ten years.

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 of $53,609 in the financial year 2022. This was lower than national averages, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520 in the same period. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $51,701 (median) and $61,109 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Slacks Creek fall between the 14th and 20th percentiles nationally. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captured 31.6% of the community (3,475 individuals), consistent with broader regional trends showing 33.3% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures were severe, with only 80.8% of income remaining, 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 were 78.5% houses and 21.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings) as of the latest Census, compared to Brisbane metro's 78.9% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. The home ownership rate in Slacks Creek was 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. The 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 constitute 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 account for the remaining 31.3%, with lone person households at 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.

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

Transport analysis indicates 57 active stops operating within Slacks Creek, consisting of bus services. These stops are served by 13 routes, collectively facilitating 1,334 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 203 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 190 trips per day across all routes, resulting in 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

Slacks Creek faces significant health challenges with a higher prevalence of common conditions compared to average. This is especially true for older age groups. Only approximately 47% of Slacks Creek residents have private health cover, 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% of residents aged 65 and over (1,675 people). Health outcomes for seniors require 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, surveyed in 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 22.9% speaking languages other than English at home and 33.2% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 45.7%. Islam's representation was notably higher, at 7.7% compared to Greater Brisbane's 7.6%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.9%), Australian (21.5%), and Other (16.7%). Significant differences existed in the representation of certain ethnicities: Samoan at 3.2% (regional average: 2.4%), Maori at 2.9% (2.2%), and New Zealand at 1.6% (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 median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Slacks Creek has a higher proportion of residents aged 15-24 (15.3%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (12.8%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.7% to 15.3%, while the 75-84 cohort has risen from 4.3% to 5.7%. Conversely, the 25-34 age group has decreased from 14.1% to 12.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Slacks Creek. The 75-84 cohort is projected to grow by 36%, adding 222 residents to reach 844. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 65% of the population growth, highlighting aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 15-24 and 0-4 age cohorts.