Annerley

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

As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and validated new addresses, the population of Annerley was estimated at around 12,959 as of February 2026. This figure represents an increase of 1,068 people (9.0%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 11,891. The estimate is based on AreaSearch's resident population calculation of 12,937 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 31 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 4,499 persons per square kilometer, placing Annerley within the top 10% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 9.0% growth since the census is close to the national average (9.9%), indicating strong growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 71.0% of overall population gains during recent periods in Annerley.

For projections, 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, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts where necessary. According to these trends, Annerley is projected to experience above median population growth by 2041, increasing by 2,575 persons over the 17-year period to reach a total of 15,534, reflecting an increase of 19.7%.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Annerley had around 25 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 125 homes. As of FY-26, three approvals have been recorded. The average population increase per dwelling approval in the area between FY-21 and FY-25 was 6.2 people per year. This suggests supply is lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $616,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. In FY-26, $7.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature. Building activity shows 37% detached dwellings and 63% medium to high-density housing, appealing to downsizers, investors, and entry-level buyers.

The location has approximately 732 people per dwelling approval, indicating an established market. Population forecasts suggest Annerley will gain 2,553 residents by 2041. If current construction levels persist, housing supply may lag population growth, potentially intensifying buyer competition and underpinning price growth.

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

The performance of an area is greatly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified 33 such projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Cross River Rail - Dutton Park Station, Coles Annerley Supermarket, Annerley Health Hub, and Princess Alexandra Hospital Expansion. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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

Annerley has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. The unemployment rate was 4.8% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.6%. As of December 2025, 8,602 residents were employed, while the unemployment rate was 0.6% higher than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Annerley was 80.5%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 71.2%. According to Census responses, 23.5% of residents worked from home. Key industries of employment among residents were health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. The area showed strong specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

However, construction was under-represented, with only 5.5% of Annerley's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 9.0%. Employment opportunities locally appeared limited, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.6%, and labour force increased by 2.6%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Annerley's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% over five years and 14.8% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

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 taxpayer income is $56,983 and average is $72,215. This is higher than the national average, with Greater Brisbane's median being $58,236 and average at $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated median income as of September 2025 is approximately $62,630 and average is $79,372. Census data indicates personal income ranks at the 74th percentile ($958 weekly) and household income at the 54th percentile. In Annerley, 32.5% of individuals (4,211 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, similar to metropolitan region's 33.3%. High housing costs consume 17.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 53rd percentile and SEIFA income ranking places Annerley 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

Annerley's dwellings, as per the latest Census findings, consisted of 41.0% houses and 59.0% other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This contrasts with Brisbane metropolitan area's composition of 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Annerley was at 16.9%, with mortgaged properties at 28.0% and rented ones at 55.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area stood at $2,000, exceeding Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Weekly rent median figure was recorded at $360, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Annerley's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure 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 account for 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

Annerley's educational attainment is notably high, with 50.0% of residents aged 15+ possessing university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 31.8%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (13.9%) and graduate diplomas (4.3%). Vocational pathways account for 24.0% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas comprising 9.8% and certificates making up 14.2%. Educational participation is high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 14.4% in tertiary education, 6.1% in primary education, and 4.1% pursuing secondary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 14.4% in tertiary education, 6.1% in primary education, and 4.1% pursuing secondary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 46 active transport stops operating within Annerley. These include a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 32 individual routes, collectively providing 4,019 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 171 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward due to its residential nature. Car remains the dominant mode at 65%, followed by bus at 13% and train at 8%.

Vehicle ownership averages 1.0 per dwelling, below the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, some 23.5% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 574 trips per day 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

Health data shows Annerley residents have relatively positive health outcomes.

Mortality rates and health conditions are largely in line with national benchmarks. Common health conditions are seen across both young and old age cohorts, with a high rate of private health cover at approximately 56% (~7,233 people). The most common medical conditions are mental health issues (12.4%) and asthma (8.1%), while 71.2% of residents report having no medical ailments compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. Annerley has 10.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,373 people), lower than Greater Brisbane's 15.2%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 showed higher cultural diversity than most nearby areas, with 31.4% born overseas and 24.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, making up 36.1%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented in Annerley at 0.3%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (23.8%), Australian (19.7%), and Other (13.4%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: Russian was higher at 0.5% vs regional 0.3%, 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 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Annerley has a higher percentage of residents aged 25-34 (23.2%), but fewer residents aged 5-14 (8.4%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.4%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the 5 to 14 age group has increased from 7.7% to 8.4%, while the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 24.7% to 23.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Annerley's age profile will significantly change by 2041. The strongest projected growth is in the 45-54 age group, with a 39% increase adding 586 residents to reach 2,103. The 0-4 age group shows more modest growth, with a 1% increase adding only 9 residents.