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 February 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Acacia Ridge is around 7,886. This figure reflects an increase of 400 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 7,486 people. The change was inferred from the resident population of 7,757 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 57 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 907 persons per square kilometer, which is relatively in line with averages seen across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 66.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 and based on 2022 data for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, lower quartile growth of national statistical areas is anticipated. The suburb is expected to expand by 286 persons to reach a total population of approximately 8,172 by the year 2041, reflecting a gain of 1.5% in total 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 around 24 dwelling approvals per year based on AreaSearch analysis. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 121 homes were approved, with an additional 22 in FY-26 so far. The average construction cost of these dwellings is $398,000.

In the current financial year, $82.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. New building activity comprises 65% detached houses and 35% townhouses or apartments, indicating a shift from the current housing mix of 85% houses. This change reflects reduced development sites and evolving lifestyle demands and affordability needs.

Acacia Ridge has a population density of around 257 people per dwelling approval, characteristic of a low-density area. By 2041, AreaSearch projects an increase of 121 residents. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, benefiting 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 influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 15 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects 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 has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation. The unemployment rate was 15.3% as of September 2025, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. This rate is 11.3% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4%.

Workforce participation in Acacia Ridge lags behind Greater Brisbane at 61.8%, compared to the regional average of 70.7%. Census responses show that only 10.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction sectors. The area stands out for its manufacturing employment levels, which are at 1.5 times the regional average.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.5% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's rate of 8.9%. There is a ratio of 1.1 workers to every resident in Acacia Ridge, indicating that it functions as an employment hub hosting more jobs than residents and attracting workers from surrounding areas. Over the 12-month period ending in September 2025, labour force increased by 0.3% while employment declined by 2.1%, causing unemployment rate to rise by 2.1 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane recorded employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a decrease in unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia for May-25 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Acacia Ridge's employment mix indicates that local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and not accounting for localized population projections.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that in Acacia Ridge, median income is $49,620 and average income is $55,932. This is below Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. By September 2025, estimated median income would be approximately $54,537 and average income $61,475 based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. Census data indicates that household, family, and personal incomes in Acacia Ridge fall between the 15th and 21st percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort in Acacia Ridge is 34.0%, or 2,681 people, earning between $1,500 - 2,999 annually, closely mirroring the metropolitan region's 33.3%. Income remaining after housing costs ranks at the 17th percentile with only 79.2% of income left.

Acacia Ridge is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Acacia Ridge's dwelling structure, according to the latest Census, consisted of 84.8% houses and 15.2% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Acacia Ridge stood at 20.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.2% and rented ones at 50.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, below Brisbane metro's average of $1,863, while the median weekly rent was $335, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Acacia Ridge's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Acacia Ridge features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

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%. The median household size is 2.6 people, which matches the Greater Brisbane average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 21.2%, significantly lower than the SA4 region average of 42.1%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 14.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 35.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (10.3%) and certificates (25.2%). Educational participation is high at 31.9%, with 11.5% in primary education, 8.0% in secondary education, and 4.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably 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.

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

Public transport analysis shows 48 active transport stops in Acacia Ridge, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by five individual routes that collectively offer 499 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 228 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to the area's primarily residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 83%, while bus use stands at 6%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, below the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 10.2% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 71 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 10 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Acacia Ridge is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Acacia Ridge faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49% of the total population (around 3,893 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, affecting 9.5% and 8.5% of residents respectively. However, 66.6% of residents report being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population experiences notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Residents aged 65 and over make up 14.7% of the population (around 1,159 people). While health outcomes among seniors are broadly in line with national rankings, they do present some challenges.

Acacia Ridge was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon 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 predominant religion in Acacia Ridge, making up 42.9% of people there, compared to a Greater Brisbane average of approximately 1%. Islam is significantly overrepresented in Acacia Ridge, comprising 11.3% of its population, which is substantially higher than the regional average of around 2%.

In terms of ancestry, English is the most represented group at 20.8%, but this is lower than the regional average of approximately 27%. The 'Other' category comprises 20.2%, significantly higher than the regional average of about 9%. Australian ancestry makes up 19.7% of Acacia Ridge's population. Notably, certain ethnic groups are overrepresented in Acacia Ridge compared to the region: Samoan at 1.7% versus around 1%, Vietnamese at 2.0% versus approximately 0.8%, and Spanish at 0.7% versus about 0.4%.

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

Acacia Ridge has a median age of 34, which is slightly lower than Greater Brisbane's figure of 36 and significantly under Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Acacia Ridge has a higher proportion of residents aged 0-4 (7.2%) but fewer residents aged 15-24 (11.7%). Between the 2021 Census and present day, the population share of those aged 35-44 has increased from 13.4% to 14.2%, while the proportion of those aged 25-34 has decreased from 17.3% to 16.1%. By 2041, forecasts indicate substantial demographic shifts in Acacia Ridge. The 45-54 age group is expected to grow significantly by 18%, adding 168 residents and reaching a total of 1,115. This growth is largely driven by demographic aging, with those aged 65 and older representing 56% of the projected population increase. Conversely, the 0-4 and 5-14 age cohorts are anticipated to experience population declines.