Alderley

Population growth drivers in Alderley are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, Alderley's population is estimated at around 7,393 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 645 people (9.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,748 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 7,358 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 29 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,876 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Alderley has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.6% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the national average. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. As we examine future population trends, an above median population growth of national statistical areas is projected, with Alderley expected to increase by 1,586 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting a gain of 21.0% in total 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, indicates Alderley has seen approximately 66 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated 330 homes. So far in FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. On average, around 2 people move to the area each year for every dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, suggesting a balanced supply and demand market with stable conditions.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost of $472,000, indicating developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties. In this financial year, $769,000 in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting minimal commercial development activity. Current new development consists of 18.0% detached dwellings and 82.0% attached dwellings, promoting more affordable entry points and suiting downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a significant shift from the current housing mix of 57.0% houses, likely due to reduced availability of development sites and changing lifestyle demands and affordability requirements.

Alderley reflects a developing area with around 110 people per approval. Population forecasts indicate Alderley will gain approximately 1,551 residents by 2041, based on the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Alderley 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 nine projects likely to impact the area. Key projects include 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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Employment performance in Alderley has been broadly consistent with national averages

Alderley has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.4% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.7%. As of December 2025, 4,828 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is 0.2% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Alderley is 81.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. According to Census responses, 27.7% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Alderley has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level.

In contrast, manufacturing employs just 3.1% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 6.4%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 0.7%, while the labour force grew by 1.4%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.6 percentage points. In Greater Brisbane during the same period, employment rose by 3.2%, the labour force grew by 3.0%, and unemployment fell by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that national employment is expected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Alderley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Alderley has a median taxpayer income of $69,261 and an average income of $104,226 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, these figures are exceptionally high, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Alderley would be approximately $76,125 (median) and $114,555 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals that household, family, and personal incomes in Alderley all rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 90th percentiles. Income brackets indicate that the $1,500 - $2,999 earnings band captures 30.1% of the community (2,225 individuals), which is consistent with broader trends across the broader area showing 33.3% in the same category. Economic strength emerges through 38.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income while strong earnings rank residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Alderley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Alderley, as per the latest Census evaluation, 57.4% of dwellings were houses while 42.7% comprised semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. In contrast, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Alderley stood at 23.3%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 35.2% and rented ones making up 41.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, surpassing Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Alderley was recorded at $390, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Alderley's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceed the national figure of $375.

Alderley features high concentrations of group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households account for 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 make up the remaining 34.9%, with lone person households at 27.6% and group households comprising 7.5%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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 exceeds broader standards. Among residents aged 15+, 49.9% possess university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent 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% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.1% in tertiary, 7.9% in primary, and 7.9% in secondary education.

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

Alderley has 46 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 28 individual routes, collectively facilitating 3,434 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents located an average of 152 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily. Car remains the dominant mode of transport at 75%, followed by train at 10% and bus at 8%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.2 per dwelling, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, a high 27.7% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency across all routes averages 490 trips per day, equating to approximately 74 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Alderley is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Alderley displays superior health outcomes based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low incidence of common health conditions. Private health insurance coverage is notably high at approximately 68% of Alderley's total population (5,064 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.0 and 7.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 73.9%, report being entirely free from medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The under-65 population in Alderley shows better-than-average health outcomes. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.8% (798 people), compared to 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors in Alderley are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Alderley records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Alderley's population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 20.7% born overseas and 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 46.7%. Hinduism had an overrepresentation of 2.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 2.2%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.6%), Australian (23.4%), and Irish (11.7%). Notably, Welsh (0.9% vs regional 0.5%) and Scottish (9.6% vs regional 7.4%) groups were overrepresented, while French showed a minor increase from regional levels (0.7% vs regional 0.5%).

Alderley's population is younger than the national pattern

Alderley's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Alderley has a higher percentage of residents aged 15-24 (15.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.4%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the proportion of residents aged 75-84 has grown from 3.1% to 4.2%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has declined from 18.1% to 16.8%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes for Alderley's population. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 33%, adding 347 residents to reach a total of 1,390. Conversely, the 0-4 age group shows minimal growth of just 2% (adding 9 people).