Acacia Ridge

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

As of November 2025, the estimated population of Acacia Ridge is around 7,831, reflecting a 4.6% increase from the 2021 Census figure of 7,486 people. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 7,745 as of June 2024 and an additional 55 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is approximately 901 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed about 66% to overall population gains in recent periods. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used. Age category splits are applied proportionally according to ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using a base year of 2022. Future population dynamics anticipate lower quartile growth, with Acacia Ridge expected to expand by 275 persons to reach approximately 8,106 by 2041, reflecting a total gain of 2.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Acacia Ridge has seen approximately 23 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. From FY-21 to FY-25, around 118 homes were approved, with an additional 18 in FY-26 so far. The average construction cost value of new homes is $398,000.

Commercial development approvals totalled $85.9 million this financial year. Housing types include 64.0% detached houses and 36.0% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the current 85.0% houses. Acacia Ridge has around 280 people per dwelling approval, suggesting low density.

AreaSearch projects an increase of 169 residents by 2041. Current development rates should meet demand comfortably, favouring buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond projections.

Acacia Ridge has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 15 projects likely impacting the region. Notable initiatives include Transition - Archerfield Logistics Estate, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital Expansion, Acacia Ridge Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Precinct, and Henson Road Industrial Estate. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Acacia Ridge face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Acacia Ridge's workforce is skilled and diverse. Its unemployment rate was 15.3% as of an unspecified past year.

As of June 2025, 3,304 residents are employed, with the unemployment rate being 11.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Acacia Ridge is significantly lower at 55.4%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors. Manufacturing employment stands out at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.5% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. There are 1.1 jobs per resident, indicating Acacia Ridge serves as an employment hub attracting workers from nearby areas. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment remained stable at 0%, while the labour force increased by 2%, leading to a 1.7 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 4.4%, with a 4% increase in labour force and a 0.4% decrease in unemployment over the same period. National employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Acacia Ridge's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ending June 30, 2022 shows that median income in Acacia Ridge is $49,620 with an average of $55,932. This is below Greater Brisbane's median income of $55,645 and average income of $70,520. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $56,562 and average income $63,757 based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year ending June 30, 2022. Census data indicates that incomes in Acacia Ridge fall between the 15th and 21st percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The predominant income cohort spans 34.0% of locals (2,662 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, similar to metropolitan regions where 33.3% fall into this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Acacia Ridge, with only 79.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 17th percentile nationally.

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

Acacia Ridge's housing structure, as per the latest Census, comprised 84.8% houses and 15.2% other dwellings. In contrast, Brisbane metro had 0.0% houses and 0.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Acacia Ridge was at 20.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.2% and rented ones at 50.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, aligning with Brisbane metro's figure, while the median weekly rent was $335. Nationally, Acacia Ridge's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were below the national figure of $375.

Acacia Ridge features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.6 people

Family households account for 68.0% of all households, including 25.7% couples with children, 21.3% couples without children, and 19.0% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 32.0%, with lone person households at 26.5% and group households comprising 5.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.6 people.

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

The area has university qualification rates at 21.2%, significantly below the SA4 region average of 42.1%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 35.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (25.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education. Acacia Ridge's five schools have a combined enrollment reaching 1,025 students as of the latest data. The area demonstrates varied educational conditions with an ICSEA index of 898. The educational mix includes three primary schools, one secondary school, and one K-12 school.

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

The analysis of public transport in Acacia Ridge shows that there are 66 active transport stops currently operating. These stops primarily serve buses, with a mix of different routes. There are 5 individual bus routes servicing these stops, providing a total of 544 weekly passenger trips combined.

The accessibility to public transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 177 meters away from the nearest transport stop on average. The service frequency across all routes averages 77 trips per day, which equates to approximately 8 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Acacia Ridge is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Acacia Ridge faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent among its residents. Older age cohorts experience these conditions to a higher degree compared to younger residents.

Approximately 49% of Acacia Ridge's total population (~3,866 people) has private health cover, which is lower than the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 9.5% and 8.5% of residents respectively. Conversely, 66.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. As of a recent report (2021), 14.2% of Acacia Ridge's residents are aged 65 and over (1,112 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader population due to the higher prevalence of health conditions among older age cohorts.

Acacia Ridge is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Acacia Ridge has a high level of cultural diversity, with 38.0% of its population born overseas and 35.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Acacia Ridge, accounting for 42.9% of people. Islam is overrepresented compared to Greater Brisbane, comprising 11.3% of the population.

The top three represented ancestry groups are English (20.8%), Other (20.2%), and Australian (19.7%). Notably, Samoan (1.7%) Vietnamese (2.0%), and Spanish (0.7%) ethnic groups are overrepresented in Acacia Ridge compared to the regional average.

Acacia Ridge hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Acacia Ridge's median age is 34, which is younger than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly lower than Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Acacia Ridge has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (17.0%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.6%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population share of those aged 35-44 has increased from 13.4% to 14.3%, while the proportion of 15-24 year-olds has decreased from 12.4% to 11.6%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant changes in Acacia Ridge's population. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow by 20%, adding 183 residents to reach a total of 1,115. This growth trend continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 55% of the anticipated population increase. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are projected to experience population declines.