Anstead

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

As of Feb 2026, the population of the suburb of Anstead is estimated at around 1,620. This reflects an increase of 98 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 1,522. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimation following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and validation of 9 new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 117 persons per square kilometer. Anstead's growth rate of 6.4% since the 2021 census exceeded that of its SA3 area at 6.1%. 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 released in 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings from the ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, based on 2022 data, are applied for each age cohort. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 50 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like the 75 to 84 group are projected to grow by 33 people over this period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Anstead, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Anstead has averaged approximately nine new dwelling approvals annually. Between financial years 2021 and 2025, around 45 homes were approved, with three more in the current financial year 2026. On average, each new home accommodates about 0.5 new residents per year over the past five financial years.

This suggests that supply is meeting or exceeding demand, offering greater buyer choice and supporting potential population growth beyond projections. The average construction value of these homes is around $547,000, indicating a focus on premium market properties. In contrast, commercial development activity has been minimal this year, with only $2.0 million in approvals registered. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Anstead has seen 85.0% more construction activity per person, providing increased buyer choice despite a recent slowdown in building activity.

All new constructions have consisted of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking spacious family homes. With approximately 318 people per dwelling approval, Anstead exhibits characteristics of a low-density area. Given stable or declining population projections, housing demand pressures are expected to remain relatively low, benefiting potential buyers in the area.

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

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Employment performance in Anstead has been broadly consistent with national averages

Anstead has an educated workforce with professional services well-represented. As of December 2025, its unemployment rate is 3.4%, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. In December 2025, Anstead's unemployment rate is 0.7% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation in Anstead lags behind Greater Brisbane at 64.7% compared to 71.2%. Census responses indicate that 33.2% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, professional & technical, and education & training. Anstead specializes in professional & technical jobs with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level but has fewer accommodation & food jobs at 3.5% compared to Greater Brisbane's 6.7%.

Over December 2024 to December 2025, labour force levels decreased by 3.4% and employment declined by 4.3%, increasing unemployment by 0.9 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment grow by 3.2% with a 0.1 percentage point decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Anstead's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 7.0% over five years and 14.2% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The suburb of Anstead has a median taxpayer income of $63,513 and an average income of $98,932 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. Nationally, this is exceptionally high compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth figures from September 2021 to June 2023 (which was 9.91%), current estimates for Anstead would be approximately $69,807 (median) and $108,736 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Anstead rank highly nationally, between the 84th and 96th percentiles. The income distribution shows that the largest segment comprises 32.2% earning $4,000+ weekly (521 residents), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 33.3%. Economic strength is evident through 49.8% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, supporting elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 88.4% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile nationally.

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

Anstead's dwelling structure, as recorded in the latest Census, consisted of 99.0% houses and 1.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In contrast, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Anstead stood at 37.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 55.6% and rented dwellings at 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,383, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Anstead was $490, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Anstead's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than 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 comprise 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 at 0%. The median household size is 3.1 people, 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

Educational attainment in Anstead is notable with 45.5% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally as of 2021 data. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 14.3% and graduate diplomas at 4.7%. Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 27.5% of residents holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas at 10.8% and certificates at 16.7%. Educational participation is high, with 32.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest statistics.

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 of health metrics shows strong performance throughout 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 (1,075 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions were arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 7.8 and 7.5% of residents respectively. 70.8% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among the working-age population are broadly typical. The area has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (264 people), which is higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors are particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with 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 was found to be above average, with 9.1% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.7% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Anstead, making up 48.4%. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.6%, compared to 0.1% across Greater Brisbane.

Regarding ancestry, the top three groups were English (29.9%), Australian (22.7%), and Irish (11.0%). Significant differences existed in certain ethnic groups' representation: South Australian was notably higher at 1.4% (vs regional 0.6%), 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, significantly higher than Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years and Australia's national average of 38 years. The 45-54 age group constitutes 17.0% of the population in Anstead, compared to Greater Brisbane's figure, while the 25-34 age group is less prevalent at 4.8%. This concentration of the 45-54 age group is notably higher than the national average of 12.0%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.6% to 16.9%, while the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 18.0% to 17.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Anstead, with the 75-84 age group expected to grow by 24 people, reaching 129 from 103. Notably, the combined 65+ age groups will account for 80% of total population growth, reflecting Anstead's aging demographic profile. Conversely, the 85+ and 55-64 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.