Alderley

Alderley lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Alderley is around 7,377, reflecting a 9.3% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,748. This increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 7,356 residents based on ABS ERP data up to June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. The suburb's population density stands at 2,870 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Alderley's growth rate exceeded the national average of 8.9%, marking it as a region leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47% to overall population gains recently, with all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration being positive factors. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024, based on 2022 data, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections for years post-2032, based on 2021 data.

Proportional growth weightings are applied where necessary to align with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, the suburb is projected to have above median population growth nationally, increasing by 1,587 persons to 2041, reflecting a 21.2% total increase over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Alderley among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Alderley has seen around 66 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 330 homes. So far in FY26, 15 approvals have been recorded. On average, two new residents arrive per year per new home over the past five financial years (FY21 to FY25), indicating balanced supply and demand with stable market conditions. New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost value of $472,000.

In this financial year, $768,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. New development consists of 18.0% standalone homes and 82.0% medium to high-density housing, creating more affordable entry points for downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This shift reflects reduced availability of development sites and addresses changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements, differing from the current housing mix of 57.0% houses. With around 109 people per dwelling approval, Alderley exhibits characteristics of a growth area.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Alderley is expected to grow by 1,564 residents through to 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially facilitating growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Alderley has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects expected to impact the area. Notable ones are Eildon Hill Residences, Stafford City Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Breathe Residences Alderley, and MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct. The following list details those most relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Alderley ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Alderley has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.7% as of June 2025, which is 0.4% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

The area experienced an estimated employment growth of 4.0% over the past year. Alderley had 4,907 residents in work as of June 2025, with a workforce participation rate of 76.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Dominant employment sectors include health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical services show particularly strong specialization, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level.

Conversely, manufacturing shows lower representation at 3.1% compared to the regional average of 6.4%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 4.0%, while labour force increased by 2.8%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 1.1 percentage points in Alderley. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in Sep-22, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Alderley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates exceptional strength, placing the area among the top 10% nationally based on comprehensive AreaSearch income analysis

Alderley's income level is among the top percentile nationally according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. Alderley's median income among taxpayers is $69,261 and average income stands at $104,226, which compares to Greater Brisbane's figures of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $78,951 (median) and $118,807 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Alderley, between the 84th and 90th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 30.1% of residents (2,220 people), consistent with broader trends across the surrounding region showing 33.3% in the same category. A significant 38.8% earn above $3,000 weekly, reflecting pockets of prosperity that drive robust local economic activity. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Alderley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Alderley's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.4% houses and 42.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Brisbane metro had no data available for house and other dwelling percentages at the time of the Census. Alderley's home ownership rate was 23.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 35.2% and rented ones at 41.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Alderley was $2,200, aligning with Brisbane metro's average. The median weekly rent in Alderley was $390, while no data was available for Brisbane metro at the time of the Census. Nationally, Alderley's median monthly mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Alderley features high concentrations of group households, with a median household size of 2.4 people

Family households constitute 65.1% of all households, including 29.0% couples with children, 26.1% couples without children, and 7.9% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 34.9%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households making up 7.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people.

Alderley demonstrates exceptional educational outcomes, ranking among the top 5% of areas nationally based on AreaSearch's comprehensive analysis of qualification and performance metrics

Alderley's educational attainment is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 49.9% hold university qualifications, compared to Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (10.7%) and graduate diplomas (5.5%). Vocational pathways account for 24.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.3% and certificates at 14.0%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.7% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in tertiary education, 7.9% in primary education, and 7.9% pursuing secondary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Alderley's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Alderley has 48 active public transport stops. These include train and bus services. There are 26 different routes operating in total.

Each week, these routes facilitate 3,282 passenger trips combined. The average distance from residents' homes to the nearest transport stop is 133 meters. On average, there are 468 trips per day across all routes, which translates to about 68 weekly trips per individual stop.

Alderley's residents are extremely healthy with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Alderley, with younger cohorts seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (5053 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 10.0% and 7.1% of residents respectively. A total of 73.9% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 0% across Greater Brisbane. There are 10.2% of residents aged 65 and over (752 people), with health outcomes among seniors requiring more attention than the broader population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Alderley was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Alderley's population shows above-average cultural diversity, with 20.7% born overseas and 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Alderley, accounting for 46.7% of its population. Hinduism stands out as overrepresented, comprising 2.1%, compared to None% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestry groups are English (27.6%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (11.7%). Notably, Welsh (0.9%) Scottish (9.6%) and French (0.7%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Alderley compared to None% regionally.

Alderley's population is younger than the national pattern

Alderley's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and somewhat younger than Australia's 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alderley has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 at 17.5%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 5.1%. Between the 2021 Census and now, the 75 to 84 age group has grown from 3.1% to 4.0% of Alderley's population, while the 65 to 74 cohort has declined from 6.2% to 5.1%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate substantial changes in Alderley's population. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 34%, adding 354 residents to reach a total of 1,387. Meanwhile, the 0 to 4 age group shows minimal growth of just 1%, with an increase of only 4 people.