Slade Point
Statistical Area - sa2

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 3,668 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 213 people from the 2021 Census total of 3,455 people, indicating a growth rate of 6.2%. The estimated resident population of 3,666 in June 2024 and one validated new address since the Census date support this inference. This results in a density ratio of 412 persons per square kilometer. Slade Point's growth rate is close to that of its SA3 area, which grew by 6.6% between censuses. Interstate migration contributed around 63.7% to population gains recently.

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 are adopted, using proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort. Future demographic trends suggest an increase of approximately 278 persons by 2041, reflecting a total gain of around 7.5% over the 17-year period.

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

Slade Point has had limited development activity with an average of two approvals per year over the past five years, totalling 12. This low level is typical in rural areas due to modest housing needs and construction demand limited by local infrastructure capacity. The small number of approvals means individual projects can significantly impact annual growth statistics.

Slade Point has less construction activity than the rest of Queensland and below national averages. Recent development consists solely of detached houses, favoring family homes suited for a rural lifestyle. With an estimated 1218 people per dwelling approval, it reflects quiet development. By 2041, Slade Point's population is forecast to increase by 276 residents.

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

Slade Point has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 48thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 17 projects that could impact the area. Key projects include Mackay Northern Beaches Master Plan, Slade Point Local Coastal Plan, Seagull Street Boat Ramp, and Somerset Park Estate. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Slade Point ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Slade Point has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominently featuring manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the Rest of Qld's 3.9%.

Over the past year, employment grew by an estimated 2.4%. As of June 2025, 1,842 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 3.2% compared to Rest of Qld's 3.9%, and workforce participation rate similar at 59.1%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Notably, mining is strongly represented, accounting for 2.8 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.3% of Slade Point's workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. Local employment opportunities appear limited, as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, while labour force decreased by 0.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment rise by 1.8% and unemployment increase slightly. Statewide in Queensland as of Sep-25, employment contracted by 0.23% (losing 8,070 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, compared to the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Slade Point's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 6.0%% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, though this is a simple 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's median taxpayer income was $54,184 and average was $67,750 in financial year 2022. This is higher than the national average, contrasting with Rest of Qld's median income of $50,780 and average income of $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, estimated median income as of March 2025 would be approximately $60,529 and average would be around $75,684. Census data shows household, family and personal incomes all rank modestly in Slade Point, between the 38th and 45th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 31.6% earning $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (1,159 residents), reflecting patterns seen in the surrounding region where 31.7% similarly occupy 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

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 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Slade Point was 31.3%, similar to Non-Metro Qld's figure. The remainder of dwellings were either mortgaged (36.4%) or rented (32.3%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,517, below Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Slade Point was $300, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $340. Nationally, Slade Point's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Slade Point has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 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 make up the remaining 28.4%, with lone person households at 24.9% and group households comprising 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 has lower university qualification rates at 13.3%, significantly below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common 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 at 30.5%, comprising primary education (11.7%), secondary education (9.6%), and tertiary education (2.8%). Slade Point State School serves the area with an enrollment of 211 students, focusing on primary education only. Secondary options are available in nearby areas. Local school capacity is limited at 5.8 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 17.1, leading many families to travel for schooling.

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

Transport analysis shows 17 active stops operating in Slade Point, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by one route collectively offering 118 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good with residents typically located 220 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 16 trips per day across all routes, equating to 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 experiences notable health challenges, with common conditions present among both younger and older residents. Approximately 53% (~1958 people) have private health cover, compared to Queensland's average of 57%.

Mental health issues affect about 8.6% of residents, while arthritis impacts around 8.4%. About 67.8% claim no medical ailments, compared to 69.7% in the rest of Queensland. Around 16.6% (~607 people) are aged 65 and over, performing well in health metrics relative to 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 population showed lower cultural diversity, with 87.0% being citizens, 88.4% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion at 50.1%, compared to 56.8% across Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (26.0%), and Other (9.8%).

Notably, Slade Point had higher proportions of Australian Aboriginal (6.6% vs regional 3.6%), Maori (1.0% vs 0.6%), and Maltese (0.9% vs 2.4%) populations.

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

The median age in Slade Point was 39 years as of 2021, which is lower than the Rest of Queensland's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile showed that individuals aged 5-14 years were prominent at 14.9%, while those aged 75-84 years constituted a smaller proportion at 5.5% compared to Rest of Queensland. Between 2021 and the present, the population aged 15-24 years has increased from 11.4% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group decreased from 14.3% to 12.4%, and the 55-64 age group dropped from 14.9% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Slade Point's age structure. The 25-34 age cohort is projected to increase by 119 people (27%) from 435 to 555. Conversely, both the 65-74 and 55-64 age groups are expected to see reduced numbers.