Slade Point

Slade Point is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Slade Point's population is approximately 3,671 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 216 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,455. The growth was inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,666 in June 2024 and two validated new addresses post-census. The population density is around 412 persons per square kilometer. Slade Point's growth rate of 6.3% since the census is close to the SA3 area's rate of 7.1%. Interstate migration contributed about 63.7% of overall population gains recently, with all factors driving growth positively.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, using 2021 data, are adopted. Proportional growth weightings align with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Future population dynamics anticipate a median increase similar to national non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with an expected expansion of 278 persons and a total gain of 7.4% over the 17 years.

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

Slade Point has seen limited development activity over the past five years, with an average of two approvals per year, totalling 12. This low level is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is constrained by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It's important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Slade Point has shown less construction activity than the rest of Queensland and its development levels are below national averages. Recent development in Slade Point has been exclusively detached houses, catering to families seeking a rural lifestyle and space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1218 people, reflecting the area's quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Slade Point's population is forecasted to grow by 273 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and supporting price growth.

Slade Point has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects that may affect this region. Notable initiatives include Mackay Northern Beaches Master Plan, Slade Point Local Coastal Plan, Seagull Street Boat Ramp, and Andergrove Priority Development Area (PDA). The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Slade Point maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Slade Point has a balanced workforce with representation across white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are strongly represented. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year as of September 2025.

There are 1,860 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. Only 4.4% of residents work from home according to Census responses, potentially impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns. Dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.

Mining has a strong presence with an employment share 2.8 times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.3%. Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 4.4% and labour force grew by 4.3%, maintaining a stable unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7% with a slight increase in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Slade Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

Slade Point SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $56,864 and an average of $70,327 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was higher than the national averages of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) for Rest of Qld during the same period. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $62,499 and average income $77,296 based on a Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023. Census data indicated that household, family, and personal incomes in Slade Point ranked modestly, between the 37th and 45th percentiles. The largest income segment comprised 31.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, with 1,160 residents falling into this category. This pattern was similar to the surrounding region where 31.7% of residents earned within this range. After housing costs, 85.4% of income remained for other expenses in Slade Point.

Slade Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Slade Point, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 90.2% houses and 9.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Slade Point was 31.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.4% and rented dwellings at 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Slade Point's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Slade Point has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 71.6% of all households, including 24.5% couples with children, 28.9% couples without children, and 17.0% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 28.4%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households making up 3.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Queensland.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 13.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common qualification at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (35.8%).

Educational participation is high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising primary (11.7%), secondary (9.6%), and tertiary (2.8%) levels.

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

Slade Point has 18 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by a single route, offering a total of 118 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 211 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transportation, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 4.4% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 6 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Slade Point is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Slade Point faces significant health challenges, as assessed by AreaSearch's analysis of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common conditions, affecting 8.6% and 8.4% of residents respectively. Approximately 54% (~1,986 people) have private health cover, which is high compared to other areas. About 67.8% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, similar to the Rest of Qld's 67.6%. Working-age residents have an above-average prevalence of chronic health conditions. Slade Point has a lower proportion of residents aged 65 and over (16.4%, or 600 people) compared to Rest of Qld (20.4%). National rankings for this age group are higher than the general population.

Slade Point is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Slade Point's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 87.0% of its population being Australian citizens, 88.4% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Slade Point is Christianity, comprising 50.1% of the population, compared to 52.2% across the Rest of Qld. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups represented are English (27.6%), Australian (26.0%), and Other (9.8%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups have different representations: Australian Aboriginal is overrepresented at 6.6% in Slade Point compared to 3.9% regionally, Maori at 1.0% versus 0.8%, and Maltese at 0.9% compared to 0.4%.

Slade Point's population is slightly older than the national pattern

The median age in Slade Point is 39 years, which is lower than the Rest of Qld average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 make up 14.8% of the population, while those aged 65-74 constitute 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.4% to 13.0%, while the 45-54 cohort has declined from 14.3% to 11.8% and the 55-64 group has dropped from 14.9% to 13.5%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 25-34 age cohort will increase by 115 people (26%) from 439 to 555. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 15-24 age groups are projected to decrease in number.