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 3,666 as of November 2025. This figure reflects a growth of 211 people since the 2021 Census, which reported 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 its SA3 area's growth rate of 6.6%. Interstate migration contributed approximately 63.7% of population gains, with all drivers being positive factors.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area until 2032, adopting Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections thereafter. For age category splits not provided by state projections, proportional growth weightings are applied based on ABS Greater Capital Region projections. Future population dynamics anticipate an increase just below the median of national non-metropolitan areas, with Slade Point expected to expand by 278 persons to 2041, recording a 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 two dwelling approvals per year over the past five years, totalling twelve. This low level of development activity is typical of rural areas where housing needs are modest and construction activity is limited by local demand and infrastructure capacity. It is important to note that due to the small number of approvals, individual projects can significantly impact annual growth and relativity 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 consisted entirely of detached houses, with a focus on family homes suited for those seeking a rural lifestyle and space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 1218 people, reflecting the area's quiet, low-activity development environment. Population forecasts indicate that Slade Point will gain 278 residents by 2041.

If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag behind population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and driving 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 identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Notable 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 most relevant.

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

Slade Point's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. The unemployment rate was 3.2% as of June 2025, lower than the Rest of Qld's 3.9%.

Employment grew by 2.4% in the past year. Residents' dominant employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Mining is particularly strong, with an employment share 2.8 times the regional level. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.3%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited, as indicated by Census data showing fewer working residents than expected based on population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while the labour force decreased by 0.3%, reducing the unemployment rate by 2.6 percentage points. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's 1.8% employment growth, 2.0% labour force increase, and 0.2% unemployment rise. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Slade Point's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.0% over five years and 12.9% over ten years, based on simple weighting 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, 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 median income would be approximately $61,764 and average $77,228 based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Slade Point rank modestly between the 38th and 45th percentiles. The largest income segment comprises 31.6% earning $1,500 - $2,999 weekly (1,158 residents), similar to surrounding regions where 31.7% fall within 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

The latest Census evaluated dwelling structures in Slade Point as 90.2% houses and 9.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro Qld had 85.1% houses and 14.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Slade Point was 31.3%, 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. 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 at $1,517 vs Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375 at $300.

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 account for 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's university qualification rate is 13.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.6%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 44.9% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.1%) and certificates (35.8%).

Educational participation is 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. Slade Point State School serves the local area, enrolling 211 students as of a recent report. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited (5.8 places per 100 residents vs 17.1 regionally), 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

Slade Point has 17 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by just one route in total, offering 118 weekly passenger trips combined. The accessibility of these services is considered good, with residents on average being located 220 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 16 trips per day across all routes, which translates 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 groups, with approximately 53% (~1,957 people) having private health cover, compared to 57.0% across the rest of Queensland. Mental health issues and arthritis were the most common medical conditions, affecting 8.6% and 8.4% of residents respectively, while 67.8% reported being completely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.7% in the rest of Queensland.

The area has 16.6% (606 people) of residents aged 65 and over, performing better than the general population in health metrics.

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 citizens, 88.4% born in Australia, and 94.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Slade Point, making up 50.1% of people, 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, 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, which is lower than Rest of Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 are prominent at 14.9%, while those aged 75-84 are smaller at 5.5% compared to Rest of Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 11.4% to 12.7%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 cohort declined from 14.3% to 12.4%, and the 55 to 64 group dropped from 14.9% to 13.6%. By 2041, demographic projections show that the 25 to 34 age cohort is expected to increase by 119 people (28%), growing from 435 to 555. Meanwhile, both the 65 to 74 and 55 to 64 age groups are projected to decrease in number.