Anstead

Anstead has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

As of May 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Anstead is around 1,623. This reflects an increase of 101 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,522. The growth was inferred from AreaSearch's examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and validation of nine new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 117 persons per square kilometer. Anstead's growth rate of 6.6% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 5.5%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 53.0% 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 are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. These state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 and based on 2022 data. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 61 persons by 2041, but growth is anticipated across specific age cohorts, led by the 75 to 84 age group with a projected increase of 26 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Anstead according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Anstead has averaged approximately nine new dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY-21 and FY-25, around 45 homes were approved, with four more approved so far in FY-26. On average, 1.2 new residents have arrived per year for each new home over these five financial years, indicating a balanced supply and demand market that supports stable conditions.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $547,000, suggesting developers are targeting the premium market segment with higher-end properties. This financial year has seen $2.0 million in commercial approvals registered, implying minimal commercial development activity compared to previous years. Relative to Greater Brisbane, Anstead has 86.0% more construction activity per person, offering greater choice for buyers despite a recent slowdown in building activity. All new constructions have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space.

With approximately 322 people per dwelling approval, Anstead's developing market is expected to see reduced housing demand pressures due to stable or declining population projections, benefiting potential buyers in the future.

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

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Employment performance in Anstead exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Anstead has a highly educated workforce with strong professional services representation and an unemployment rate of 3.1%, according to AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025838 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Anstead stands at 65.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 69.6%.

Census responses indicate that 33.2% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Major employment industries for residents include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Anstead has a particular specialization in professional & technical jobs, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. However, accommodation & food services are under-represented, with only 3.5% of Anstead's workforce compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.7%.

The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as suggested by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over the 12 months to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.1%, while employment declined by 4.1%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% and labour force expand by 3.0%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Anstead's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

The suburb of Anstead shows a median taxpayer income of $63,513 and an average of $98,932 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is exceptionally high nationally, contrasting with Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $70,728 (median) and $110,171 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes all rank highly in Anstead, between the 84th and 96th percentiles nationally. Looking at income distribution, the largest segment comprises 32.2% earning $4000+ weekly (522 residents), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 33.3%. Economic strength emerges through 49.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Anstead is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Anstead's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anstead stood at 37.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.6% and rented ones at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Anstead was $490, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Anstead's mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,383 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Anstead features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 90.2% of all households, including 49.0% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 8.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 9.8%, with lone person households at 10.3% and group households comprising 0.0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, which is larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

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

In Anstead, residents aged 15 and above exhibit notably higher educational attainment compared to broader figures. Specifically, 45.5% of the area's population holds university qualifications, surpassing Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. This significant educational advantage is reflected in various qualification levels: Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.3%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 27.5% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas comprise 10.8% while certificates account for 16.7%.

Educational participation is notably high in Anstead, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education programs. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 11.2% in secondary education, and 5.7% pursuing tertiary education.

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Anstead's residents are extremely healthy with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Analysis shows strong health performance in Anstead. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were very low across all age groups. Private health cover was exceptionally high at approximately 66% of the total population (1,077 people), compared to 55.8% in Greater Brisbane and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common conditions were arthritis (7.8%) and mental health issues (7.5%). 70.8% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among working-age residents are typical. Anstead has 16.4% of residents aged 65 and over (266 people), higher than the 15.1% in Greater Brisbane. Senior health outcomes are strong, aligning with national rankings for the general population.

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

Anstead's cultural diversity is above average, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.7% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion in Anstead, accounting for 48.4% of its population. Notably, Judaism is overrepresented in Anstead at 0.6%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

In terms of ancestry, English (29.9%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (11.0%) are the top three groups represented. Some ethnic groups show significant differences: South Australian is overrepresented at 1.4% in Anstead compared to 0.6% regionally, Scottish at 9.9% vs 7.4%, and French at 0.9% vs 0.5%.

Anstead hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Anstead is 43 years, which is significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's median age of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes a strong 16.9% of the population, compared to Greater Brisbane, while the 25-34 cohort makes up only 5.3%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 13.6% to 16.3%, and the 45 to 54 cohort has decreased from 18.0% to 16.9%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes for Anstead. The 75 to 84 age group is expected to grow by 20 people, reaching 127 from 105, leading the demographic shift. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 83% of total population growth, reflecting Anstead's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 85+ and 55 to 64 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.