Annerley

Population growth drivers in Annerley are slightly above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium term trends

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Annerley is around 13,103, reflecting an increase of 1,212 people since the 2021 Census. This growth represents a 10.2% rise from the previous population count of 11,891. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of the resident population at 13,088, based on examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 33 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 4,549 persons per square kilometer, placing Annerley in the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate exceeded the national average of 9.3%, making it a notable growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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 used. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 using 2022 data as the base year. Based on demographic trends and aggregated SA2-level projections, Annerley is projected to experience above median population growth, increasing by 2,226 persons to reach a total of 15,329 by 2041. This reflects an overall increase of 16.9% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Annerley recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Annerley has seen around 25 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 125 homes. In FY-26 so far, 8 approvals have been recorded. This results in an average of 6.2 people moving to the area per dwelling built annually between FY-21 and FY-25. The supply of new dwellings is lagging behind demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and potential pricing pressures.

Developers are focusing on premium properties with an average construction cost value of $616,000. Commercial development approvals this financial year total $7.8 million, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. New building activity consists of 37.0% detached dwellings and 63.0% medium to high-density housing, providing accessible entry options for downsizers, investors, and first-time buyers.

The location has approximately 732 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest Annerley will gain 2,211 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, intensifying buyer competition and potentially driving price growth.

Annerley 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 33 projects likely to affect the region. Notable initiatives include Cross River Rail - Dutton Park Station, Coles Annerley Supermarket, Annerley Health Hub, and Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Annerley demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Annerley's workforce is highly educated with professional services well represented. The unemployment rate was 4.8% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 1.6%. As of December 2025, 8,602 residents were employed with an unemployment rate of 5.7%, higher than Greater Brisbane's 4.1%.

Workforce participation was 78.8%, above Greater Brisbane's 69.6%. Home workership was moderate at 23.5%. Key industries included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area had a strong specialization in professional & technical jobs with an employment share of 1.4 times the regional level but under-representation in construction at 5.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%.

Employment opportunities locally were limited as indicated by Census data. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, labour force by 2.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% with a marginal decrease in unemployment. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May-25) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Annerley's industry mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Annerley's median income among taxpayers is $56,983. The average income in Annerley is $72,215. This is higher than the national average. In Greater Brisbane, the median income is $58,236 and the average is $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Annerley's median income would be approximately $63,456 as of March 2026, with an average of around $80,419. Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 74th percentile ($958 weekly), while household income is at the 54th percentile. In Annerley, 32.5% of the population (4,258 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Annerley features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

The dwelling structure in Annerley, as per the latest Census, consisted of 41.0% houses and 59.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had a dwelling structure of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Annerley was at 16.9%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (28.0%) or rented (55.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Annerley was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863 and the national average of $1,863. Weekly rent in Annerley was recorded at $360, lower than Brisbane metro's figure of $380 and the national average of $375.

Annerley features high concentrations of group households and lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 54.5% of all households, including 19.8% couples with children, 25.2% couples without children, and 7.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 45.5%, with lone person households at 32.7% and group households comprising 12.8%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Annerley shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Annerley is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 50.0% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland and 30.4% nationally. University qualifications include bachelor degrees (31.8%), postgraduate qualifications (13.9%), and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0%, comprising advanced diplomas (9.8%) and certificates (14.2%).

Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including tertiary (14.4%), primary (6.1%), and secondary education (4.1%).

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

Annerley has 46 operational public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 32 unique routes, facilitating 4,019 weekly passenger trips in total. Transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents typically residing just 171 meters from the nearest stop. Predominantly residential, most Annerley residents commute outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transport at 65%, followed by buses at 13% and trains at 8%. The average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.0, lower than the regional average.

According to the 2021 Census, 23.5% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 574 trips daily across all routes, equating to approximately 87 weekly trips per stop.

Annerley's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Annerley's health data shows positive results, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions.

Common health issues are seen across all age groups, with mental health issues affecting 12.4% of residents and asthma impacting 8.1%. Approximately 76.0% of the population has private health cover (7,314 people). Most residents, 71.2%, report no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Working-age adults have typical health outcomes. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 10.0% (1,310 people), compared to Greater Brisbane's 15.1%. Senior health outcomes are above average, mirroring national rankings for the general population.

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

Annerley's population shows higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 31.4% born overseas and 24.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion in Annerley, making up 36.1%. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

The top three ancestral groups are English (23.8%), Australian (19.7%), and Other (13.4%). Some ethnic groups show notable differences: Russian at 0.5% in Annerley vs 0.3% regionally, Spanish at 0.6% vs 0.4%, and Serbian at 0.4% vs 0.2%.

Annerley's young demographic places it in the bottom 15% of areas nationwide

Annerley's median age is 33 years, which is slightly younger than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 and significantly lower than the national average of 38. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Annerley has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (24.5%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.1%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.6%. According to post-2021 Census data, the proportion of residents aged 35-44 has grown from 16.3% to 17.0%, while the proportion of those aged 0-4 has declined from 5.1% to 4.3%. Demographic modeling suggests that Annerley's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041, with the strongest projected growth in the 45-54 cohort, expected to grow by 35%, adding 538 residents to reach a total of 2,085. The 0-4 group is projected to show more modest growth, adding only 1 resident.