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

Alderley's population, as of November 2025, is estimated at around 7,386, reflecting an increase of 9.5% since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 6,748. This growth is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population at 7,358 following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release (June 2024) and validation of 26 new addresses since the Census date. The area's population density equates to 2,873 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Alderley has shown a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%, outpacing the national average. Overseas migration contributed approximately 47.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and interstate migration were positive factors. AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Projected demographic trends indicate an above median population growth for the Alderley statistical area (Lv2), with an expected increase of 1,587 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 21.1% 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 in Alderley shows an average of around 66 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 330 homes. As of FY-26, 20 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of two new residents per year was associated with each new home, indicating a balanced supply and demand scenario. The average construction cost value for new homes during this period was $472,000, suggesting developers targeted the premium market.

In FY-26, commercial development approvals reached $769,000, reflecting Alderley's residential nature. New developments comprised 18.0% standalone homes and 82.0% medium to high-density housing, demonstrating a shift from the current housing mix of 57.0% houses. This change may be due to reduced development site availability and evolving lifestyle demands. With around 110 people per dwelling approval, Alderley exhibits growth area characteristics.

According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Alderley is projected to add approximately 1,555 residents by 2041. Given current development patterns, new housing supply should meet demand, creating favorable conditions for buyers and potentially facilitating further population growth beyond existing projections.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified nine projects that may affect this region. Notable projects include Eildon Hill Residences, Stafford City Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Breathe Residences Alderley, and MONARC Mixed-Use Precinct. The following list details those most likely relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis indicates Alderley maintains employment conditions that align with national benchmarks

Alderley has an educated workforce with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.1% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 0.9%.

As of September 2025, 4,803 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 0.1% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation was 76.2%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. The dominant employment sectors included health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Professional & technical had a strong representation at 1.6 times the regional level, while manufacturing showed lower representation at 3.1% versus the regional average of 6.4%.

Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Over the 12 months to September 2025, employment increased by 0.9%, and labour force increased by 0.8%, leaving unemployment broadly flat compared to Greater Brisbane's growth rates. State-level data to 25-Nov showed QLD employment contracted by 0.01% with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 projected a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates differed significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Alderley's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.6% over ten years.

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

Alderley suburb's income level is among the top percentile nationally, based on latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year ended 30 June 2023. Alderley's median income among taxpayers was $69,261, with an average income of $104,226, compared to Greater Brisbane's figures of $58,236 and $72,799 respectively. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $76,125 (median) and $114,555 (average), factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year ended 30 June 2023. According to Australian Bureau of Statistics Census data for 2021, Alderley's household, family, and personal incomes rank between the 84th and 90th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows that 30.1% of residents (2,223 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly bracket, consistent with broader trends in the surrounding region where 33.3% also fall into this category. Notably, 38.8% of Alderley residents earn above $3,000 weekly. Housing accounts for 14.7% of income, and strong earnings place residents within the 84th percentile for disposable income. The area's Socio-Economic Indexes for Advantage (SEIFA) income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Alderley displays a diverse mix of dwelling types

The dwelling structure in Alderley, as per the latest Census, consisted of 57.4% houses and 42.7% other dwellings such as semi-detached properties, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. The home ownership rate was 23.3%, with 35.2% of dwellings mortgaged and 41.6% rented. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,200, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $390. Nationally, Alderley's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents exceeding the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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 account for 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.

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

Educational attainment in Alderley exceeds broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15 and over, 49.9% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 33.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 10.7% and graduate diplomas at 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.

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

The analysis shows that Alderley has 46 active public transport stops. These include both train and bus services. There are 28 different routes operating in total, providing a combined weekly passenger trip count of 3,434.

The accessibility of these transport services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 152 meters from their nearest stop. On average, each route makes 490 trips per day, which amounts to around 74 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. Younger cohorts in particular have a very low prevalence of common health conditions.

The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 68% of the total population (5,059 people), compared to the national average of 55.7%. 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. As of June 2021, 10.2% of Alderley's population is aged 65 and over (753 people). Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those in the broader 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 cultural diversity was found to be above average, with 20.7% of its population born overseas and 11.4% speaking a language other than English at home. The predominant religion in Alderley is Christianity, accounting for 46.7% of the population. However, Hinduism is notably 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 concentration of residents aged 25-34 at 17.5%, but fewer residents aged 65-74 at 5.1%. Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75-84 has grown from 3.1% to 4.0%, while the 65-74 age group has declined from 6.2% to 5.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Alderley. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 34%, adding 352 residents to reach a total of 1,387. Conversely, the 0-4 age cohort shows minimal growth of just 1% (3 people).