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 3,666 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a rise of 211 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 3,455. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates and address validation between the census date and June 2024. This results in a density ratio of 412 persons per square kilometer. Slade Point's growth rate of 6.1% since the Census is close to that of its SA3 area (6.6%). Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing around 63.7%.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 are used, applying proportional growth weightings based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of national non-metropolitan areas by 2041, with a projected gain of 7.6% over 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 averaged approximately two dwelling approvals per year over the past five years, totalling 12. This low level of development activity is typical in rural areas due to modest housing needs and limited construction activity influenced by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It should be noted that the small number of approvals can significantly impact annual growth and relativity statistics.

Slade Point has shown less construction activity than the rest of Queensland, with development levels also below national averages. Recent development has consisted solely of detached houses, catering to families seeking a rural lifestyle and space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1218 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Slade Point's population is projected to increase by 278 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels continue, 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 to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely affecting the area. Notable ones are 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's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 4.4% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.4% over the past year.

In Slade Point, 1,860 residents were employed in September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 4.7%, slightly higher than Rest of Qld's 4.1%. Workforce participation was similar to Rest of Qld at 59.1%. Key employment sectors included health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Mining showed strong specialization, with a share 2.8 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented, at 0.3% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Local employment opportunities appeared limited based on Census data. Over September 2024 to September 2025, employment increased by 4.4%, while labour force grew by 4.3%, keeping unemployment stable. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.7% and unemployment increase by 0.3 percentage points. State-level data from November 25 showed Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. 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.

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 $54,184 and an average income of $67,750 in the financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This is higher than the national averages of $50,780 (median) and $64,844 (average) for Rest of Qld. As of September 2025, estimated incomes based on Wage Price Index growth would be approximately $61,764 (median) and $77,228 (average). Census data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Slade Point rank modestly, between the 37th and 45th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 31.6% of residents earning between $1,500 to $2,999 weekly, reflecting a pattern seen in the surrounding region where 31.7% fall into this range. After housing expenses, 85.4% of income remains for other expenses.

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

In Slade Point, as per the latest Census evaluation, 90.2% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 9.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro Qld's figures of 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Slade Point stood at 31.3%, mirroring Non-Metro Qld's rate, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.4% and rented ones at 32.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,733. Weekly rent in Slade Point was recorded at $300 compared to Non-Metro Qld's $340. Nationally, Slade Point's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,517 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially lower at $300 compared to the national figure of $375.

Slade Point has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average 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 is smaller than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, 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 11.7% in primary, 9.6% in secondary, and 2.8% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 9.6% in secondary education, and 2.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Slade Point has 17 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by one route in total, offering 118 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of transport is rated as good, with residents generally living within 220 meters of the nearest stop.

On average, services run 16 times daily across all routes, translating to roughly six 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, with common health conditions prevalent among both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 53% (~1957 people) have private health cover, compared to 57.0% across the rest of Queensland.

Mental health issues affect 8.6% of residents, while arthritis impacts 8.4%. About 67.8% report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.7% in the rest of Queensland. The area has 16.6% (606 people) of residents aged 65 and over, broadly aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 had a culturally diverse population that was below average, with 87.0% of its residents being Australian citizens, 88.4% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Slade Point, accounting for 50.1% of the population, compared to 56.8% across the rest of Queensland. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (26.0%), and Other (9.8%).

Notably, certain ethnic groups had different representations: Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented at 6.6%, Maori at 1.0%, and Maltese at 0.9%.

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

The median age in Slade Point is 39 years, lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows a prominent percentage of 5-14 year-olds (14.9%) and a smaller percentage of 75-84 year-olds (5.5%) compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 11.4% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.4%, and the 55-64 age group dropped from 14.9% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Slade Point's age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 119 people (28%), from 435 to 555. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 55-64 age groups are expected to decrease.